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What is the penalty for breaking a custody order?

May 5, 2020

Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Court Orders, Custody

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What is the penalty for breaking a custody order? In my opinion, the answer is: usually, not much. At least at first. Take it from me: I’ve been a divorce and family lawyer now for 23 years and most (most,…

Do prosecutors enjoy convicting people, even if there’s a question of guilt?

October 9, 2019

Divorce Utah

Dirty Tricks, Domestic Violence, Utah Law

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As a general rule, no, I don’t think so. There will always be some sick, twisted people in every profession, but it has not been my experience that the majority of prosecutors enjoy seeing people go to jail, even if…

Can the Utah Divorce Court Force My Ex to Refinance?

February 16, 2016

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Question: My ex was awarded the house in our divorce, as long as my ex refinances the house, so that I am removed from the loan encumbering the house. But it’s been months and my ex has not refinanced. My…

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What is the penalty for breaking a custody order?

Do prosecutors enjoy convicting people, even if there’s a question of guilt?

Can the Utah Divorce Court Force My Ex to Refinance?