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Is it wrong for a parent to go to their adult child for emotional support?

May 19, 2022

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Is it wrong for a parent to go to their adult child for emotional support concerning the parent’s marriage? I am a divorce and family lawyer and a parent, but I am not a mental health professional. That doesn’t mean…

What are the chances of a mother getting full custody?

In my experienced opinion: If the fight is over which parent will be awarded sole (full) custody of the children, and if no other factors are considered: the chances of a mother winning full custody of the children are always…

How will it affect children to switch schools every other school year?

How will it affect children to switch back and forth to schools every other school year due to child custody agreement between parents who live in different states? Probably not well. Think about your own experience as a child. Did…

If both parents are wonderful, will the court still favor the mother?

If both parents are wonderful, will the court still lean towards full custody to the mother? [Note: I am a divorce lawyer of 25 years. I am not bitter about “what happened to me in my divorce” as I am…

What if your client gets custody when they should not have, due to you?

What should you do if you represented a client in a divorce who should not have gotten the kids, but got them due to your ability? We have a word for those who do such things, who compromise their principles,…

Can a parent take kids out of state while divorce is pending?

Can a parent who has filed for divorce and moved out with her 2 children now take her children for a week to another state for Thanksgiving, or will it be considered kidnapping? Great question. I will answer your question based…

I’m 14 and my mom is making me live with my dad. How do I stop this?

I’m 14 and my mom is making me live with my dad and is giving him custody. What can I do to prevent this from happening? I’m a divorce and family lawyer, and I see this question arise frequently. If…

Why isn’t 50/50 custody the default resolution in child custody cases?

I have studied this question throughout my career, and I’ve been a divorce and family lawyer for 25 years. If there is one family law question to which I know the answer, it is this one. Eventually, a rebuttable presumption…

In a divorce, should children live with their favorite parent?

I can’t speak for all jurisdictions, but I can tell you that in the jurisdiction where I practice divorce and family law (Utah), currently the child’s preference for one parent over the other is not expressly among the factors specified…

Twitchell v. Twitchell – 2022 UT App 49 – child custody and support

April 18, 2022

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Twitchell v. Twitchell – 2022 UT App 49 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS JAZMIN S. TWITCHELL, Appellee, V. JOSEPH N. TWITCHELL, Appellant. Opinion No. 20200546-CA Filed April 14, 2022 First District Court, Logan Department The Honorable Brian G. Cannell No.…

Is it damaging for a child to witness a divorce/parents fighting constantly?

Is it damaging for a child to witness a divorce or witness their parents fighting constantly? Yes. Yes, of course. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277 https://www.quora.com/Is-it-damaging-for-a-child-to-witness-a-divorce-or-witness-their-parents-fighting-constantly/answer/Eric-Johnson-311

Widdison v. Widdison – 2022 UT App 46 – custody modification

April 13, 2022

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Widdison v. Widdison – 2022 UT App 46 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS NICOLE WIDDISON, Appellant, LEON BRYANT WIDDISON, Appellee. Opinion No. 20200484-CA Filed April 7, 2022 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department The Honorable Robert P. Faust No.…

Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 39: Judges, part III

By Quinton Lister, legal assistant For those following along at home, you are aware that I have posted about judges before. Through the course of my current employment as a legal assistant, much has been learned about judges and their…

Why is the Divorce Rate Higher than Ever?

First, the divorce rate is not currently higher than ever. It has been higher in the past. Unfortunately, the reason the divorce rate is declining is likely because fewer people are marrying, not because fewer married people are choosing not…

How do I get help with a divorce?

April 6, 2022

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Asking a question on Quora is a start and better than doing nothing (as so many people contemplating divorce do when they are too afraid to do anything), but only a start. Still, good for you for taking that crucial…

Why do spurned spouses often refuse to cooperate in their own divorce proceedings?

Why do spurned spouses often refuse to participate in certain aspects of their own divorce proceedings despite the headache it creates for all parties involved? Spurned spouses sometimes refuse to participate in certain aspects of divorce proceedings despite the headache…

Fathers’ Divorce Issues

Is it wrong for a parent to go to their adult child for emotional support?

What are the chances of a mother getting full custody?

How will it affect children to switch schools every other school year?

If both parents are wonderful, will the court still favor the mother?

What if your client gets custody when they should not have, due to you?

Can a parent take kids out of state while divorce is pending?

I’m 14 and my mom is making me live with my dad. How do I stop this?

Why isn’t 50/50 custody the default resolution in child custody cases?

In a divorce, should children live with their favorite parent?

Twitchell v. Twitchell – 2022 UT App 49 – child custody and support

Is it damaging for a child to witness a divorce/parents fighting constantly?

Widdison v. Widdison – 2022 UT App 46 – custody modification

Law from a legal assistant’s point of view, week 39: Judges, part III

Why is the Divorce Rate Higher than Ever?

How do I get help with a divorce?

Why do spurned spouses often refuse to cooperate in their own divorce proceedings?

How can I enforce my power when I have final say in joint custody?

Pending divorce spouse has moved out and stopped paying bills.

Our agreement says no child support, can my ex ask for it anyway?

What advice would you give to someone whose divorce is going to court?