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Unique challenges for men and women face in divorce and child custody

September 16, 2020

Alimony and Support, Child Custody, Custody, Domestic Violence, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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The unique challenges men and women face in divorce and child custody cases What follows is my opinion, but my honest and sincere opinion born of experience over the past 23 years in the practice of divorce and family law.…

What happens to a person who files a protective order out of spite?

August 11, 2020

Divorce Utah

Protective Orders, Stalking Injunction/Civil Stalking Injunction

civil stalking injunction, order of protection, protective order, stalking injunction

What happens to a person who files a protective order out of spite? Unless you can prove it was filed out of spite/fraudulently: nothing. Clearly, there are people who are dangerous and their victim’s or potential victims need and deserve…

If someone obtains a restraining order against me, can I obtain one against him/her?

July 27, 2020

Divorce Utah

Protective Orders, Restraining Orders, Stalking Injunction/Civil Stalking Injunction

perp, perpetrator, preemptive, protective order, restraining order, stalking injunction

If someone put a restraining order on you only because they thought you were going to put one on them and they are the one who is stalking and harassing you, can you put one on them before anything is…

Can I renew the no contact order?

April 17, 2020

Divorce Utah

Protective Orders, Restraining Orders, Stalking Injunction/Civil Stalking Injunction

no contact order, protective order, stalking injunction, temporary restraining order, TRO

Probably, but even if the no contact order cannot be renewed, or if the police or court (depending upon who in your jurisdiction has the authority to renew the no contact order) refuse to renew the no contact order, then…

Can I get a restraining order against my abusive ex if we both use public transportation?

September 2, 2019

Divorce Utah

Protective Orders, Restraining Orders, Stalking, Stalking Injunction/Civil Stalking Injunction

abusive ex, public transportation, restraining order, restraining orders, stalking injunction

Do you mean to ask: “Can I get a restraining order against my abusive ex that prevents him/her from using the same public transportation as I do?” If so, the answer is: probably not. Unless you can show that whenever…

What do you do about domestic abuse?

June 28, 2019

Divorce Utah

Abuse, Domestic Violence, Protective Orders, Stalking Injunction/Civil Stalking Injunction

abuse, abused men, abused women, Domestic Violence, gun, protective order, stalking injunction, violence

I have not been the victim of domestic violence or abuse, but I have had some clients who are. If you have a good, honest, and responsive police force in your jurisdiction, coupled with the court that is willing to…

Holyak v. Morgan – 2018 UT App 3 – denial of motion to set aside a judgment for excusable neglect

April 12, 2018

Divorce Utah

Protective Orders

stalking injunction

2018 UT App 3 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS MARK C. HOLYOAK, Appellee, v. MAX G. MORGAN, Appellant. Per Curiam Opinion No. 20170374-CA Filed January 5, 2018 Seventh District Court, Price Department The Honorable Lyle R. Anderson No. 170700011 John…

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Unique challenges for men and women face in divorce and child custody

What happens to a person who files a protective order out of spite?

If someone obtains a restraining order against me, can I obtain one against him/her?

Can I renew the no contact order?

Can I get a restraining order against my abusive ex if we both use public transportation?

What do you do about domestic abuse?

Holyak v. Morgan – 2018 UT App 3 – denial of motion to set aside a judgment for excusable neglect