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How would my fiancé go about getting any sort of custody for his child?

That is an extremely broad question. The best way to start: find a good domestic relations lawyer (a good one, not just any) and schedule a consultation with him/her so that your fiancé can explain the situation to the lawyer,…

How long after my divorce am I considered single?

April 27, 2022

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I can’t speak for all jurisdictions, but for the jurisdiction where I practice divorce law (Utah), the answer is that you are considered single as soon as the court issues its decree of divorce. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com…

Do prenuptial agreements make a wedding/marriage healthier?

Do prenuptial agreements make a wedding/marriage healthier? Make? In all cases? No. Can prenuptial agreements make a wedding and marriage healthier? It is conceivable that some people might find planning for divorce before they have married a comfort to them…

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

November 23, 2020

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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 I protect my assets before getting married without prenup?

How can I protect my assets before getting married without prenup? Short answer: One option (not a very good one, frankly, but about the best there is under the circumstances as you describe them in your question) is: 1) own…

2019 UT App 202 – State v. Baize – protective order challenge

January 15, 2020

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Domestic Violence, Men's Divorce Issues, Protective Orders, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Utah Law, Women's Divorce Issues

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2019 UT App 202 – THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, Appellee, v. NATHAN DAVID BAIZE, Appellant. Opinion No. 20180326-CA Filed December 12, 2019 Fourth District Court, American Fork Department The Honorable Roger W. Griffin No. 161100835 Douglas…

Why not reduce child support when the supporting parent loses his/her job?

Should child support be ordered reduced as soon as (automatically when) the supporting parent loses his/her job through no fault of his/her own? Of course. The only reason we don’t have such a law in place is because of greedy…

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How would my fiancé go about getting any sort of custody for his child?

How long after my divorce am I considered single?

Do prenuptial agreements make a wedding/marriage healthier?

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

How can I protect my assets before getting married without prenup?

2019 UT App 202 – State v. Baize – protective order challenge

Why not reduce child support when the supporting parent loses his/her job?