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If One Parent Gets Primary Custody, Does This Mean That He/She Can Make All Decisions Regarding the Kids Without Any Input From the Other Parent?

There are two kinds of child custody, not just one. Those two different kinds are legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody is the power of a parent to make decisions for a minor child regarding the child’s health and…

Should I file for a no-fault divorce or for an uncontested divorce?

December 27, 2022

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Divorce, Divorce Law, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Family Law, Legal System, No fault divorce, Uncontested Divorce

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My spouse and I have no children together and own no property together. Should I file for a no-fault divorce or for an uncontested divorce? It’s not a question of choosing between “no-fault divorce” and “uncontested divorce”. These two terms…

McQuarrie v. McQuarrie – 2021 UT 22 – termination of continuation of alimony

MCQUARRIE v. MCQUARRIE – 2021 UT 22 In the Supreme Court of Utah. Melvin C. MCQUARRIE, Appellant, v. Janette Colledge MCQUARRIE aka Janette Kendall, Appellee. No. 20190902-SC Heard March 5, 2021 Filed June 17, 2021 On Petition for Writ…

MacFarland v. MacFarland – 2021 UT App 58

July 16, 2021

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§ 30-3-10.1, § 30-3-5, § 78B-12-108, § 78B-12-201, alimony, child custody, decree of divorce, joint physical custody, Modification, modifying, physical custody, Utah code

021 UT App 58 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS BRUCE RAY MCFARLAND, Appellant and Cross-appellee, v. NICOLE S. MCFARLAND, Appellee and Cross-appellant. Opinion No. 20190541-CA Filed June 4, 2021 Second District Court, Farmington Department The Honorable David J. Williams No.…

How can an uncontested divorce be considered a law suit? Does the court even get involved in that case?

April 30, 2021

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Amicable Divorce, Uncontested Divorce

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How can an uncontested divorce be considered a law suit? Does the court even get involved in that case? A law suit is a claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication. A divorce action is a…

How long does it take a divorce to become final if one party is refusing the divorce?

March 24, 2021

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How long does it take a divorce to become final if one party is refusing the divorce? It can take an amazingly, shockingly long time. One of the most frustrating things about this experience is that while you clearly have…

How can a uncontested divorce be considered a law suit? Does the court even get involved in that case?

March 3, 2021

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Amicable Divorce, No fault divorce, Uncontested Divorce, Women's Divorce Issues

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How can a uncontested divorce be considered a law suit? Does the court even get involved in that case? A law suit is a claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication. A divorce action is a…

Why does someone need an attorney when they can just defend themselves in court?

Why does someone need an attorney when they can just defend themselves in court (pro se)? Why does someone need an attorney when they can just defend themselves in court? It really depends on how you define “need” here. First,…

What is uncontested divorce, and how do you proceed with it?

December 26, 2018

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Settlement, Uncontested Divorce

“Uncontested divorce” means that the parties settle the issues in the divorce case rather than arguing over the issues and having the judge decide the issues after a period of trial preparation and trial. If you and your spouse can…