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...
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. For more information or to schedule a session, visit our Utah mediation...
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...The Unspoken Utah Court Rules
In addition to the official rules published on the Utah State Courts website, there is another list of “unspoken” rules that should be followed when attending court. There is a specific code of conduct that judges and commissioners expect to see in their...