Utah Family Law Blog
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...
5 Tips To Prepare For Mediation
Our attorney mediator Stacy Roberts shares how to prepare for your mediation to ensure the best possible experience. http://youtu.be/55YPjMYuPYk For more information or to schedule a session, visit our Utah mediation page.
Knowing Which Parent has the Child for Halloween in an Even Numbered Year
The end of year holidays are fast approaching and we just wanted to get out a few quick reminders about Halloween this year. If you are following the Utah statutes in regards to holiday parent time, as an even numbered year, this Halloween the children will spend...
What does a mediator DO at mediation?
I often find myself telling parties what I do NOT do as a mediator in their case. I am not a judge, jury or attorney to advise them. I am not the decision maker or the advice giver. After that I can see it on their face, that awkward question… “but then what DO you...
What is the Difference between “Custody,” “Parentage,” and “Paternity”?
If you are an unmarried parent and you are about to begin a case regarding your minor child, you may be wondering what type of case you need to file, and what does each type of case involve. During this process there are probably three main words you keep coming...
New Utah Supreme Court Ruling on the Division of Retirement in Divorce Cases
On June 20, 2014, the Supreme Court of Utah was presented with a new question in the division of retirement in divorce cases. This could be very important to your divorce case, especially if there will be a division of a pension. The Supreme Court has addressed the...
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UPDATE MAY 2018: UTAH’S WAITING PERIOD NOW ONLY 30 DAYS [prior title: Understanding Utah’s 90 Day Waiting Period]
In Utah there is a ninety day waiting period before decree of divorce may be signed by a judge. This ninety day waiting period begins the day the complaint (or petition) for divorce is filed with the court. To determine when your ninety day waiting period will end,...
Tips for Preparing Financial Declarations for Utah Temporary Orders Hearings
If there are financials or support obligations associated with your case, you will need to file financial information with the court before a temporary orders hearing. The Utah Rules of Civil Procedure list requirements and deadlines for the exchanging of financial...
What is the Best Time to Mediate?
It is often asked “when should I attend mediation in my case.” Legally, there is no set time you must attend mediation in your case. In Utah all domestic cases are required to attempt mediation before they will be allowed to proceed to trial before a judge, but that...
18 Important Utah Court Filing Deadlines (Updated 2014)
It is essential that you understand the filing deadlines when you are representing yourself. Missing a deadline could result in a default judgment against you, where the other party is awarded everything they ask for and your side is never heard. There has been a...
