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Can immigrants be used in family court as a witness?

April 9, 2021

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Can immigrants be used in family court as a witness? Yes, even illegal immigrants can be called and questioned as witnesses in court. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277 https://www.quora.com/Can-immigrants-be-used-in-family-court-as-a-witness/answer/Eric-Johnson-311?prompt_topic_bio=1

How much does it cost to file for a divorce?

April 6, 2021

Attorney Fees, Divorce Costs, Lawyer Fees

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How much does it cost to file for a divorce? Good question. There are costs and then there are cost for filing for divorce. Beyond what an attorney would charge you for his/her services, there are other costs to be…

In court cases, how does taking an oath make any difference?

In court cases, how does taking an oath make any difference? From what I can tell, yes, it appears that taking an oath or affirming to tell the truth before being questioned as a witness in a legal proceeding (whether…

Lawyers, why do some cases drag for years without a conclusive decision? Does it help to get a favorable outcome or not? Does delay help one to get a favorable outcome for oneself?

Lawyers, why do some cases drag for years without a conclusive decision? Does it help to get a favorable outcome or not? Does delay help one to get a favorable outcome for oneself? It certainly can. It depends upon the…

Married a short time. He demands discovery going back years. Can he?

Married a short time. He demands discovery going back years. Can he? Married 16 months. He became abusive almost immediately after. I filed for divorce. He and his attorney is requesting bank statements and my previous divorce information -real estate…

I was divorced and lied to during my divorce and I am disabled can I take my ex back to court for spousal support?

I was divorced and lied to during my divorce and I am disabled can I take my ex back to court for spousal support? Can you try? Yes. Will you succeed? Probably not. Unless you can prove (not persuade, but…

Do I have to respond to discovery questions in a divorce?

Do I have to respond to discovery questions in a divorce? Yes, unless you can persuade the court that some or all of the discovery requests: violate the rules governing discovery, such as exceeding the number of discovery requests allowed; are unreasonable…

I was divorced and lied to during my divorce and I am disabled can I take my ex back to court for spousal support?

I was divorced and lied to during my divorce and I am disabled can I take my ex back to court for spousal support? Can you try? Yes. Will you succeed? Probably not. Unless you can prove (not persuade, but…

If I can’t find an attorney, can it honestly be said I got a fair trial?

If I can’t find an attorney, can it honestly be said I got a fair trial? If a person seeks legal representation in a court, and every attorney they tries to hire refuses to represent them, can he receive 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 are the Steps for Getting Divorced in Utah?

What are the Steps for Getting Divorced in Utah? To start the divorce process, you must begin by filing what is called a complaint or a petition for divorce with the court. This means you are suing your spouse for…

GAL recommendations are nowhere close to being the best way

GAL recommendations are nowhere close to being the best way to determining the child’s best interest. This post is the thirteenth in series of 15 posts on the subject of custody evaluations and the appointment of guardians ad litem (“GALs”…

My attorney just dropped me. What do I do now?

My attorney just dropped me. What do I do now? My attorney in a civil matter dropped me and I just found out yesterday that I have 21 days to get a new attorney, and my time is up in…

Does a Restraining Order Prevent Me from Communicating with the School?

December 1, 2020

Children in Divorce, Civil Stalking, Civil Stalking Injunction, Family Law, Protective Orders, Restraining Orders, Utah Code, Utah Law

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Does a Restraining Order Prevent Me from Communicating with the School? If a school age child has a restraining order against a parent prohibiting him from coming within a certain distance from the school, can they still call the school…

Can I kick my spouse out of the house without his/her consent?

November 25, 2020

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Can I kick my spouse or our children out of the house or even off the property without their consent when it becomes clear that my spouse and I are headed for divorce? Can I kick my spouse or our…

Can a parent legally keep the other parent from the children?

November 23, 2020

Child Custody, Custody

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Can a parent legally keep the other parent from the children? Can a parent (married or unmarried) legally keep the other parent from the children without having gone to court? Yes. It can be done under certain circumstances. In the…

How can a mother leave the father of her baby and get full custody, when she does not trust him to look after the baby by himself?

How can a mother leave the father of her baby and get full custody, when she does not trust him to look after the baby by himself? The mother (or any parent in such a situation) would need to prove,…

How can I get full custody, when I don’t trust the other parent with the baby?

November 16, 2020

Child Custody, Evidence, Parental Fitness

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How can my friend leave the father of her baby and get full custody, when she doesn’t trust him to look after the baby by himself? The mother (or any parent in such a situation) would need to prove, by…

Why do pro se litigants fail so often?

Why do pro se litigants fail so often? And if you’re wondering what a pro se litigant is, here’s the definition: someone who argues his/her own case in a lawsuit, rather than having a lawyer represent him/her and do the…

Why do people need legal advisors if all the laws can be found on the Internet?

Why do people need legal advisors (I’m not referring to litigators) if all the laws can be found on the Internet? Good question, and the answer is simple and clear: There are many times when people need legal experts (and…

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