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If it’s so terrible to separate children from parents at the border, why is it so acceptable to separate children and parents in divorce?

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Child Abuse, Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Physical Custody, Women's Divorce Issues
If it’s so terrible to separate children from parents at the border, why is it so acceptable to separate children and parents in divorce? Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277
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What useful things can Jeff Bezos’s divorce can teach us

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Adultery, Alimony and Support, Assets/Debt/Property, Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parental Rights, Personal Property, Physical Custody, Property Division, Women's Divorce Issues
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Question: Amazon boss Jeff Bezos and wife MacKenzie are divorcing. Who do you think will get the custody of their 4 kids? I don’t know enough about the family’s circumstances to know. Assuming both parents are personally “fit” to exercise…
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Have we reached the point where mothers are not immediately deemed the best candidates for child custody?

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Best Interest of the Child, Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Law, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Joint Legal Custody, Joint Physical Custody, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parental Fitness, Parental Rights, Sole Custody, Women's Divorce Issues
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Almost, but not yet. Until recently, it wasn’t just a cultural norm, but a legal principle that presumed during a child’s “tender” years (generally regarded as the age of four and under), the mother should have custody of the child…
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Is it ever a good idea to postpone a divorce for the ‘children’s sake’?

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Amicable Divorce, Best Interest of the Child, Children in Divorce, Divorce Fears, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues
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Ever? Certainly. Always? No. (and remember: though I’m a divorce lawyer, that does not mean I am a raving fan of divorce. I’m not. Rarely does even the “best divorce” measure up to a “sufficient marriage”) While it is clearly…
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Morality Clause: Can Include One in My Decree of Divorce?

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Best Interest of the Child, Children in Divorce, Cohabitation, Contempt of Court, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parental Rights, Unwed Parents, Women's Divorce Issues
Can I successfully put a morality clause in a custody agreement to prevent my child from a living arrangement where my ex is living with a girlfriend? This practice is against the religious teachings in our faith. Yes. In Utah…
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Child Custody: what does it mean in divorce, and what factors determine who gets child custody?

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Joint Legal Custody, Joint Physical Custody, Legal Custody, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parent Time, Physical Custody, Visitation, Women's Divorce Issues
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One of the biggest worries (perhaps the biggest) for a parent going through divorce is the question of child custody. A common misperception is that “child custody” means simply who your children will live with after you and your ex-spouse…
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Why are there no penalties for false allegations in divorce and custody issues?

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Abuse, Child Abuse, Dirty Tricks, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Domestic Relations Commissioners, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues
Why are there no penalties for false allegations in divorce and custody issues? QUESTION: Ex-wife made false allegation that I was inappropriate with my daughter. CPS cleared me. Cost me thousands to defend myself along with her being able to…
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Should all spousal support/alimony be revoked?

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Alimony and Support, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Spousal Support, Women's Divorce Issues
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Should all spousal support/alimony be revoked? No, but I wouldn’t be upset if it was largely overhauled to reflect circumstances as they are now. Because originally wives didn’t get half the marital property in divorce, alimony was all wives (wives,…
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In your experience, how often do divorces get resolved “amicably” after being filed in court?

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Amicable Divorce, Child Abuse, Child Custody, Coping With Divorce, Dirty Tricks, Divorce Attorneys, Divorce Court, Divorce Fears, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mental Illness, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parental Fitness, Parental Rights, Personality Disorders, Women's Divorce Issues
Some couples actually realize that while their marriage is a failure, that does not mean that they are bad people. They can care enough about each other to divorce amicably. I’ve seen it happen about 10% of the time. It…
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As a man, what steps can I take to safeguard my interests before telling my wife I want a divorce?

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Alimony and Support, Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Coping With Divorce, Dirty Tricks, Division of Marital Property, Divorce Costs, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Evidence, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Finances, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Preparing for Divorce, Women's Divorce Issues
As a man, what steps can I take to safeguard my interests before telling my wife I want a divorce? There are two types of men who ask this question: good men and bad men. So many people, when they…
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Do you think fathers should have the right to 50/50 split custody from birth, even if mom is breastfeeding?

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Custody, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Joint Physical Custody, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues
Do you think fathers should have the right to 50/50 split custody from birth, even if mom is breastfeeding and the separation will likely affect her ability to do so long term? No, but “the best parent” is both parents.…
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Parent-Time During the Holiday Season 2018

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parent Time, Visitation, Women's Divorce Issues
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Parent-Time During the Holiday Season 2018 The holiday season is upon us, and many divorced and single parents need to prepare and plan for your holiday season parent-time this time of year. Understanding how parent-time functions during the holidays will…
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Dole v. Dole – 2018 UT App 195 – imputed income, child tax exemption, property division

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Division of Marital Property, Divorce and Taxes, Divorce Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Finances, Marital Property, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Retirement Benefits, Taxation, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Women's Divorce Issues
2018 UT App 195 The Utah Court of Appeals JULIE ANN DOLE, Appellee, v. CHRISTOPHER PATTON DOLE, Appellant. Opinion No. 20160702-CA Filed October 12, 2018 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department The Honorable Richard D. McKelvie No. 124905567 Jay L.…
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Stephens v. Stephens – 2018 UT App 196 – modifying child custody and support

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Child Custody, Child Support, Children in Divorce, Divorce Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Modification of Child Custody, Modification of Child Support, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Women's Divorce Issues
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2018 UT App 196 The Utah Court of Appeals DONOVAN TODD STEPHENS, Appellee and Cross-appellant, v. BRIDGET NICOLE STEPHENS, Appellant and Cross-appellee. Opinion No. 20170440-CA Filed October 12, 2018 Third District Court, West Jordan Department The Honorable James D. Gardner…
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A list of common, but very good, Utah divorce questions (with answers)

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Adultery, Alimony and Support, Assets/Debt/Property, Best Interest of the Child, Child Custody, Child Support, Coping With Divorce, Custody, Debts, Dirty Tricks, Division of Marital Property, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Finances, Infidelity, Legal Custody, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Physical Custody, Preparing for Divorce, Property Division, Women's Divorce Issues
ERIC, MY HUSBAND AND I HAVE BEEN MARRIED FOR 20+ YEARS. WE HAVE 4 CHILDREN TOGETHER 3 OF WHOM ARE STILL MINOR CHILDREN. I WAS WONDERING IF YOU MIGHT BE WILLING TO ANSWER A FEW QUESTIONS FOR ME (IN ALL…
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Utah divorce and child custody awards – statutory factors the court must consider

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Child Custody, Child Custody Modification, Children in Divorce, Custody, Custody Evaluation, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Utah Code, Women's Divorce Issues
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Utah divorce and child custody award – statutory factors the court must consider (based upon Utah Code § 30-3-10, § 30-3-10.2, and UCJA 4-903) SUMMARY OF THE FACTORS: the past conduct and demonstrated moral standards of each of the parties;…
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Erickson v. Erickson-2018 UT App 184-modifying child custody/parent-time-discovery-expert witness-child testimony-attorney fees

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Attorney Fees, Best Interest of the Child, Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Custody, Divorce Attorneys, Divorce Costs, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Procedure, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, Lawyer Fees, Men's Divorce Issues, Modification of Child Custody, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parent Time, Parental Rights, Physical Custody, Procedure and Evidence, Utah Court of Appeals, Women's Divorce Issues
Erickson v. Erickson – 2018 UT App 184 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS KIT RICHARD ERICKSON, Appellant, v. SHANDI ERICKSON, Appellee. Opinion No. 20170100-CA Filed September 27, 2018 Third District Court, West Jordan Department The Honorable L. Douglas Hogan No.…
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