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Child Custody in Utah – Myths and Misunderstandings No More!

May 16, 2020

There were many myths and misunderstandings surrounding what child custody means and how it is applied state of Utah in divorce and other child custody actions. Not anymore, just read on. First you need to understand what “child custody” means…

How many states favor mothers in child custody proceedings?

How many states favor giving the child to its mother in a custody hearing? You’re asking a good question, but it’s not the question you think you’re asking. The question is not whether a particular “state” favors awarding custody of…

What is the best way to get a 50/50 custody and visitation plan in family court?

September 5, 2018

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Custody, Divorce Law, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parental Fitness, Parental Rights, Parenting Plan, Physical Custody, Women's Divorce Issues

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There are many, many factors the judge will consider. I’ll list them. First and foremost is: distance between the parents. If the parents don’t live close enough to each other to make joint custody work, the court simply won’t award…

Bullet Proofing Your Summer Parent Time – Part 1 of 4 Series

February 10, 2017

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Legal Custody, Parent Time

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BULLET PROOF ADVANCE NOTICE Note: This is the first of four blog postings on bullet proofing your summer parent time, that I’ll publish in as many weeks. You will want to read them all. At the time I write this,…

Bullet Proofing Your Summer Parent Time – Part 4 of 4

February 10, 2017

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Divorce Court, Legal Custody, Parent Time

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BULLET PROOF YOUR HEARING Note: This is the fourth of four blog postings that I’ll publish in as many weeks. You will want to read them all (and likely want to read them in order to get the most out…

Bullet Proofing Your Summer Parent Time – Part 2 of 4

February 10, 2017

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Legal Custody, Parent Time

child custody, Children in Divorce, legal custody, Parent Time

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BULLET PROOF YOUR REQUEST FOR COURT ASSISTANCE Note: This is the second of four blog postings that I’ll publish in as many weeks. You will want to read them all. My previous and first blog posting on Bullet Proofing Your…

Bullet-Proofing Your Holiday Parent-time: Send Notice in Writing NOW

January 11, 2016

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Legal Custody, Parent Time, Special Circumstances

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Bullet Proofing Your Holiday Time: Send Notice in Writing NOW Many divorced or single parents have issues with parent-time, not because they can’t use a calendar or make a plan, but because they are dealing with an ex who is…

Battling Custodial Interference – Criminal Prosecution

January 11, 2016

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Legal Custody, Parent Time, Special Circumstances

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So what can you do the battle custodial interference if local law enforcement and the city and county attorneys won’t? Check out our blog posting on motions for order to show cause to sanction your ex for contempt of court and our…

Can the courts order that our child be raised in a certain religion?

January 10, 2016

Short answer: Yes. Long answer: Yes, but only under extremely narrow circumstances, if and when particular circumstances exist. Read on to know what those circumstances could include. Hudema v. Carpenter, 989 P.2d 491 (Utah App., 1999) Utah Code § 30-3-10.4;…

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