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Utah Code Holiday Parent-Time: Halloween
Updated August 2026. This post was written under former Utah Code 30-3-35. That section is now 81-9-302, and the Halloween times changed on May 6, 2026.Halloween now runs from school dismissal — or 3 p.m. if there is no school — until 8:30 p.m. (previously after...
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
Updated August 2026. The odd/even rotation described below is still correct — in even-numbered years the non-custodial parent has Halloween. But this post cites former Utah Code 30-3-35, now 81-9-302, and the Halloween times changed on May 6, 2026: the holiday now...
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...
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