Utah Family Law Blog

This is the second part of a five part series on frequently asked questions (FAQs) in Family Law.  This question is really two questions, obviously.  But the two are very intermixed and they are often asked in conjunction with each other. I'm going to give you an...

This is the first in a five part series regarding frequently asked questions (FAQs) that family law attorneys hear all of the time.  In any situation, there are many variables and facts that impact the advice you get from a lawyer, so never rely on statute provisions...

Utah Code Annotated section 30-3-35 has been revised, effective May 5, 2008, to provide a different rotation of parent-time for Holidays as compared to the statute provision in past years.  In the code, "Custodial" generally is used as a reference to the parent who...

As a law firm, Long Okura P.C. does not intend to make a political statement regarding the environment.  Our own staff members come from different political perspectives on the issues, and we appreciate the diversity of view within our own workplace.  But, it seems...

Utah House Bill 71 passed and has been signed by the Govenor.  This bill makes a number of changes to standard parent-time provisions.  The changes are effective as of May 5, 2008.  The bulk of significant changes relate to the holiday rotation being used by many...

Beginning in March of 2008, Third District Court in Utah began the Divorce Education For Children Program.  This program is designed for children ages 9 to 12 whose parents are divorcing or divorced.  Reports from the committee say the program has met with success and...

How do you select your lawyer in a family law situation?  First, you need to decide what you are trying to achieve before you know who to hire. If you and your spouse are mostly in agreement and you just need to tie down a final agreement, consider looking for a...

Though we are loath to put words in the mouth's of others, an issue has arisen for which we would like some clarification.  In one of our cases, opposing counsel recently told Melinda B. Call, of Long Okura P.C., that Commissioner Michael Evans in Utah Third District...

This entry provides the status of family-law-related bills presented in the Utah Spring Legislative Session. Thanks very much to Stewart Ralphs , Director of Legal Aid Society, and to the Utah Bar Family Law Section Executive Committe for their efforts in...

Sometimes your child tells you that he or she wishes to live with the other parent, a grandparent, or some other guardian. At straightdivorce.com you can find a brief article with some good advice on how to handle the situation. In Utah, an important thing to remember...