Fathers' Divorce Issues Archives

My Mom Has Full Custody of Me. Can I Legally See My Dad When I Turn 18 Without Him Getting in Trouble?

January 16, 2023

Child Custody, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues

I cannot answer this question for all jurisdictions, but I can tell you how the law applies in the jurisdiction where I practice divorce and family law (Utah). A divorce or other kind of child custody court has jurisdiction to…

After a Marital Breakup, Only One Parent Can Properly Raise the Children, With the Other Parent Entitled Merely to Visiting Rights, but Could There Be a Better Alternative?

January 6, 2023

Divorce Utah

Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Co-parenting, Custody, Divorce, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Joint Legal Custody, Joint Physical Custody, Legal Custody, Mothers' Divorce Issues

child custody, co-parenting, joint parenting, single parent

You’ve picked a good topic of discussion, but your question is poorly phrased. Your claim that only one parent can properly raise children after a marital breakup is false. Not every divorced parent is capable of exercising joint physical custody…

Kingston v. Kingston – 2022 UT 43 – Parental Rights, Due Process Rights

December 30, 2022

Divorce Utah

Best Interest of the Child, Child Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

best interest of the child, child custody, divorce, due process, First Amendment, Fourteenth Amendment, harm, legal custody, physical custody, religion, religious, religious teaching

2022 UT 43 IN THE SUPREME COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH RYAN CLYDE KINGSTON, Appellant, v. JESSICA BENNY KINGSTON, Appellee. No. 20200350 Heard April 11, 2022 Filed __ On Appeal of Final Decree of Divorce Third District, Salt Lake…

Is It Good to Decide to Be a Single Father?

December 26, 2022

Divorce Utah

Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Custody, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues

custody, Parent Time, single father, single parent

Only if it’s worse for the child to be reared by both his/her father and mother because the mother is unfit or an irremediable danger to the child. Kids deserve a loving mother and father. Utah Family Law, LC |…

Is 50/50 custody likely when the parents live in the same neighborhood?

What is the likelihood of reverting to 50/50 custody when the parents live in the same neighborhood? Mom still cares for the child over 80% Your question states in part, “What is the likelihood of reverting to 50-50 custody.” Your…

My children’s father is a bum. Can he get 50/50 custody awarded?

The question is: I’m a stay at home mom, my BD is always working unreliable and inconsistent hours, he wants 50% custody of our son. Will he be granted 50%? His hours always vary from 4pm 7pm 9pm even 2am…

Who do you pick between a present father and an absentee mother?

Who do you pick, your father who has been there your whole life or your mother who was never there until now and wants custody of you? Assuming that 1) custody of you must be awarded to one parent or…

What advice would you give to someone who has just started a divorce?

What advice would you give to someone who has just become one of the parties in a divorce proceeding? #1. Know this: divorce law and the divorce process are almost surely not what you think they are. They are scarier,…

What are some ways to make the divorce rate drop?

November 25, 2022

Divorce Utah

Divorce, Divorce Causes, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

father, God, husband, institution, law, marriage, mother, parents, preservation, spouse, wife

First, some marriages need to end in divorce. That is why divorce exists. But divorce is not always the answer when one or both spouses is/are miserable. Far too many divorces are not only unnecessary, but take things from bad…

If a father is working full time and is expecting to get 50/50 custody, how does he arrange for the kids when he is at work from 9-5 p.m.?

November 22, 2022

Divorce Utah

Child Custody, Co-parenting, Custody, Divorce, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues

50/50 custody, joint custody, working fathers

If a father in this position can’t figure this out on his own, he’s probably not in a position to be entrusted with exercising 50/50 custody. If a father wants 50/50 custody but can’t think of or describe to the…

Do family courts favor mothers?

November 8, 2022

Divorce Utah

Child Custody, Child Support, Custody, Divorce, Family Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Legal Custody, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

favoritism, mothers, sexism

While there are some judges, perhaps even some jurisdictions, that are outliers, the answer to your question is: generally yes, no question about it. While the preference for and favoritism showed mothers is not as great as it was…

What can I do if my ex won’t stop taking me to court?!

My ex has been taking me to court for over 4 years to get my joint custody taken away. Her father worked for the courts for 25 years so she hasn’t had to get a lawyer and it’s obviously harassment…

How long do you pay alimony in Utah?

The law governing the duration of alimony is pretty simple and straightforward: See Utah Code § 30-3-5, subsections (1)(c) and (11)(e): (1) As used in this section: ***** (c) “Length of the marriage” means, for purposes of alimony, the number…

Is the Johnny Depp divorce trial actually newsworthy?

The divorce trial wasn’t all that newsworthy or memorable (celebrities divorcing is expected), it’s his defamation trial against his ex-wife that is newsworthy. Why? Although his defamation case is not as relevant to the country as news that affects us…

Fathers’ Divorce Issues

My Mom Has Full Custody of Me. Can I Legally See My Dad When I Turn 18 Without Him Getting in Trouble?

After a Marital Breakup, Only One Parent Can Properly Raise the Children, With the Other Parent Entitled Merely to Visiting Rights, but Could There Be a Better Alternative?

Kingston v. Kingston – 2022 UT 43 – Parental Rights, Due Process Rights

Is It Good to Decide to Be a Single Father?

Is 50/50 custody likely when the parents live in the same neighborhood?

My children’s father is a bum. Can he get 50/50 custody awarded?

Who do you pick between a present father and an absentee mother?

What advice would you give to someone who has just started a divorce?

What are some ways to make the divorce rate drop?

If a father is working full time and is expecting to get 50/50 custody, how does he arrange for the kids when he is at work from 9-5 p.m.?

Do family courts favor mothers?

What can I do if my ex won’t stop taking me to court?!

How long do you pay alimony in Utah?

Is the Johnny Depp divorce trial actually newsworthy?

How does employment effect finances in divorce?

Child refuses to exercise shared custody with the stricter parent

When are my ex’s things deemed abandoned?

How can I make my abusive husband divorce me?

Should I get sole custody of my children if the dad does not want custody?

How can I make sure father won’t gain custody?