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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…

How can I make my abusive husband divorce me?

Short of holding the proverbial gun to his head (i.e., forcing him to do so against his will), you can’t. While you might contrive to motivate your husband to file for divorce against you by committing marital fault yourself, that…

How can I help my stepdaughter get away from an abusive mother?

How can I help my 12-year-old step daughter get away from an emotionally abusive mother? Tell the child’s father (your husband) about the trouble and have him handle it. It’s not legally your fight. You should certainly share your observations…

How can I help my step-child get away from an abusive mother?

How can I help my 12-year-old step-daughter get away from an emotionally abusive mother? Tell the child’s father (your husband) about the trouble and have him handle it. It’s not legally your fight. You should certainly share your observations and…

These Moving Companies Move Domestic Abuse Victims for Free

February 17, 2022

Abuse, Child Abuse, Domestic Violence, Family Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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Today’s blog post is a guest post from Hire A Helper. This is not a paid placement. We hope you find it useful, if you or a loved one need this kind of help. Domestic abuse happens more than you might think,…

How do I get an attorney to represent me against my abusive ex narc?

How do I get an attorney to represent me in court against my abusive ex narc who is filing for emergency custody of our children? Two things (if the lawyer is a good lawyer, both in the senses of being…

How does divorce and child abuse affect SAT scores?

September 20, 2021

Abuse, Children in Divorce, Divorce, Sexual Abuse

abuse, child abuse, Children in Divorce, divorce, physical abuse, SAT, sexual abuse, standardized tests

SAT scores? Come on, that’s getting too granular. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277 https://www.quora.com/How-does-divorce-and-child-abuse-affect-SAT-scores

How do I know if my relationship is abusive? How abusive does it have to be to get sole custody of my children?

December 17, 2020

Abuse, Domestic Violence, Emotional abuse, Utah Law

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How do I know if my relationship is abusive? How abusive does it have to be to get sole custody of my children? How do I know if my relationship is abusive? How abusive does it have to be to…

I know a friend on TikTok who has abusive parents. How can I report or get him help?

I know a friend on TikTok who has a lot of severe PTSD and trauma due to several incidents, and he also has abusive parents. How can I report him to child support and get help for him? Do you…

How do courts view mothers who abandon their family during a divorce?

How does the court view mothers that abandon their family during a divorce? Generally, with disbelief, at first. Why? A few reasons. One, to its credit, our culture still holds the concept and institution of motherhood in high esteem, so…

In re C.M.R. 2020 UT App 114 – abuse, ineffective assistance of counsel

August 25, 2020

Abuse, Ineffective Assistance of Counsel, Juvenile Court, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions

abuse, Dependency, ineffective assistance of counsel, neglect

2020 UT App 114 https://www.utcourts.gov/opinions/appopin/In%20re%20C.M.R…20200806_20190808_114.pdf THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, IN THE INTEREST OF C.M.R., B.T.R., P.J.R., F.S., AND O.S., PERSONS UNDER EIGHTEEN YEARS OF AGE. C.S., Appellant, v. STATE OF UTAH, Appellee. Opinion No. 20190808-CA Filed…

Practical steps to take to prepare to leave an abusive relationship?

June 16, 2020

Abuse, Domestic Violence

abuse, Domestic Violence, emotional violence, escape, leave, violence

What are practical, tangible steps someone can and should take when preparing to escape an abusive relationship? If it’s physically violent abuse: I really like what Fredric Garms had to say on this subject: Fredric Garms’s answer to What are…

Have you ever thought someone was making a mistake by getting a divorce?

Many a time. I am a divorce lawyer, but I wouldn’t wish divorce upon anyone except those who need to divorce to escape abuse, cruelty and other truly unbearable circumstances, and betrayal (if trust is irreparably broken). Some people need…

Does anyone secretly want a divorce?

Of course. Tens of thousands. Many of such people do not go through with divorce for various reasons. Some include: Fear of retaliation (whether in the form of physical, emotional, and/or financial abuse or hardship) Fear of being left financially…

Can CPS take your kids for missing two dental appointments?

August 30, 2019

Child Protective Services

abuse, child protective services, children, CPS, DCFS, division of child and family services, government, parental rights, parents, power, state

Can child protective services take your kids for missing two dental appointments? Yes (and well they should), if the dental appointments are necessary to protect the child from disfigurement, from death or serious risk of death or harm, from superfluous…

Utah Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 109. Injunction in Certain Domestic Relations Cases

July 9, 2019

Court Rules, Divorce Law, Restraining Orders, Utah Law

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UPDATE on new Utah Rules of Civil Procedure Rule 109: Utah Court Notices notices@utcourts.gov via usblists.utahbar.org 8:57 AM to utahstatebarnews Subject: [UtahStateBarNews] Notice of new effective date for Rule 109 of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure The Utah Supreme…

What do you do about domestic abuse?

June 28, 2019

Abuse, Domestic Violence, Protective Orders, Stalking Injunction/Civil Stalking Injunction

abuse, abused men, abused women, Domestic Violence, gun, protective order, stalking injunction, violence

I have not been the victim of domestic violence or abuse, but I have had some clients who are. If you have a good, honest, and responsive police force in your jurisdiction, coupled with the court that is willing to…

In re K.J., 2018 UT App 216 Utah Court of Appeals – termination of parental rights

December 3, 2018

Termination of Parental Rights, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions

abuse, Chapter 6., dependency proceedings, neglect, termination of parental rights, Utah Coee Title 87A

2018 UT App 216 The Utah Court of Appeals State of Utah, In the Interest of K.J., A Person under Eighteen Years of Age. J.J., Appellant, AND C.J., Appellant, v. STATE OF UTAH, Appellee. Opinion Nos. 20170812-CA and 20170814-CA Filed…

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