Utah Family Law Blog
New Rule 100A for Family Law
Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 100A went into effect November 1st, 2022. This new rule is intended to better distinguish between different types of domestic cases and ensure those cases are handled in the most efficient way possible. It takes the form of a revitalized...
How to help yourself prepare for Divorce
How to help yourself prepare for Divorce: Often when meeting with potential clients who are considering divorce, I like to give advice on a few simple Cautions and Actions for clients that will make this entire process much easier on themselves. Here are a few simple...
SANDBOX BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR UTAH
In 2022, the Utah Legislature passed H.B. 243, which made amendments to Utah’s Regulatory Sandbox Program. Utah’s Sandbox program has developed significantly over the past few years and offers an opportunity for innovative businesses. The Sandbox is a way that...
Motion to Enforce v. Temporary Restraining Order
Picture this, you’re sitting at home enjoying a nice cup of tea and getting ready to go pick up you kids from your ex-spouse. 7:15 rolls around and you get in your car and drive to their school for the exchange at 7:30. You have been exchanging the kids every other...
Power of Attorney & Coronavirus: Essential Documents For You & Your Family
“What should I do if someone in my family is infected with COVID-19?” This is the question we are getting from clients.
An important, inexpensive step you can take is to have Power of Attorneys. There’s a common misconception that a Power of Attorney (POA) is only necessary if you have a large estate, but assigning POA early allows for prompt solutions.
Prepare Your COVID-19 Coronavirus Co-Parenting Plan Before It’s Too Late
Updated 3/16/20 Much has changed since this article was published. Utah school schools have closed for several weeks. Events are being canceled and business are temporarily shutting down. Updates can be found on the Utah Coronavirus Task Force twitter account as well...
UPDATED FOR 2019 Standard Minimum Parent-Time: Utah Code 30-3-35 and 30-3-35.1
2019 update: Just wanted to point out that there are a lot of new questions and answers on this blog entry. Comments toward the bottom apply to older versions of the code but still may help- just remember the code may have changed. Don't forget that a few years ago,...
Think you will be paying alimony? Then file NOW
The tax laws regarding alimony are about to change in a huge way. Right now, as the law stands, alimony is a deduction to the payor and is income to the recipient but only if your Decree of Divorce is signed by the Court BEFORE Jan. 1, 2019! Because of the new Tax...
Utah Code Holiday Parent-Time: Halloween
It's that time of year. Falling leaves, pumpkin spice, and Halloween school parades. With the fun also comes questions about Halloween parent-time. The questions arise because Halloween is treated differently than all of the other holidays outlined in Utah Code Ann....
Creditors Can Sue You- Names Don’t Matter
As you may have realized already in reading this blog, in Family Court in Utah, both parties are liable for the debts of the other party if the debt was incurred during marriage and is not a student loan. In other words, all marital debt will be added up, regardless...
