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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…

Do you have any experience on how to challenge a void judgment in a family court?

October 12, 2022

Divorce Utah

Divorce, Divorce Procedure, Education, Evidence, Family Law

excusable neglect, family court, fraus, Grant relief, inadvertences, mistakes, newly discovered evidence, Rule 60(b), Void Judgement

Thanks for asking such a good question. The answer, as it applies in the jurisdiction where I practice divorce and family law (Utah), is found in Utah Rules of Civil Procedure 60(b)(4): Rule 60. Relief from judgment or order. (b)…

Are there experts who can evaluate parental alienation for a custody case?

There are “expert” witnesses for virtually any and every issue in legal actions. Can judges be bamboozled by pseudo-scientific expert witnesses? Without question. Do some judges who know that the so-called expert witness’s testimony is pseudo-scientific bunk (or at least…

Do both parties have to sign the paperwork for a divorce to be granted?

Do both parties have to sign divorce paperwork in order for a divorce to be granted? It is possible in many jurisdictions (Utah being one of them; if you are not residing in Utah, you’ll need to consult the laws and court…

Duffin v. Duffin – 2022 UT App 60

2022 UT App 60 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS JAMES M. DUFFIN III, Appellee and Cross-appellant, v. BRANDY E. DUFFIN, Appellant and Cross-appellee. Opinion No. 20200361-CA Filed May 12, 2022 Third District Court, West Jordan Department The Honorable Matthew Bates No. 184400962 T. Jake Hinkins and…

Can I force my spouse to divorce me?

I know of no legal way to force your spouse to filed for divorce against you, but you may not be aware of the fact that your spouse cannot prevent you from divorcing him/her. Many people do not understand what…

How do you win a case against your ex for false accusations?

If you find an attorney who knows a sure-fire, fail-safe way to defend an ex-spouse or an ex-boyfriend/ex-girlfriend against “false accusations,” that attorney is likely a multimillionaire because possessing such a skill/power would be superhuman/miraculous. False accusations exist because they…

Is it true that family courts get paid from child support payments?

February 23, 2022

Divorce Utah

Child Care Costs, Child Support, Child Support Enforcement, Court Orders, Court Rules, Divorce Law, Family Law, Judges, ORS (Office of Recovery Services)

Child Support, child support payment, court, divorce and family law, family court, finances, judges, lawyers, Office of Recovery Services (ORS)

Is it true that family courts get paid from child support payments? Can someone explain it to me or link me to an article that explains it? The courts do not collect child support, they issue orders that and title…

Does a family court judge know when a parent is being malicious?

Rarely, and when the judge does know, it’s usually because the other parent’s malicious behavior is so way over the top as to be impossible to detect or ignore or plausibly deny. Indeed, many courts in divorce and child custody…

Judge Judy on Family Court

May 25, 2020

Divorce Utah

Family Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues

custody, divorce, family court, fathers, Judge Judy

Regardless of whether you may agree with Judge Judy’s values or opinions, the fact is she has attracted our attention as a candid and no no-nonsense legal mind. Did you know TV’s Judge Judy was, before she was on television,…

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