Signs of Effective Co-Parenting
Getting to the point where you and your ex-spouse are co-parenting well is an exciting landmark. It takes a lot of hard work and respect to get there. It is a sign that you and your ex are co-parenting effectively. There may be room for improvement periodically, but take a moment to notice what is […]
The Different Types of Custody in Utah
Utah has a few different types of child custody. Determining which type of custody best suits your situation may cause you stress. Some parents aim to get full custody for no other reason than to punish their ex-spouse. As tempting as that may be, it is important to keep the bigger picture in mind here. […]
What is a Custody Modification?
One of the most common misconceptions about divorce is that everything is final. One thing we can always count on in life is change, and when it comes to divorce, it is no different. Changes occur in many aspects of our lives and can directly affect things we have put into place. In today’s case: […]
The Do’s and Don’ts of Co-Parenting
The road after divorce does not necessarily get easier, unfortunately. Ex-spouses that share custody of their children must carry on some relationship after they have divorced to co-parent their children successfully. Co-parenting is not for everyone and requires hard work, patience, and dedication. Today, we are discussing what to do and what to avoid doing […]
How To Build a Connection With A Child You Don’t Have Custody Of
Your divorce is finalized and now you are trying to pick up your life after this process. One of the biggest and most heart-wrenching parts of divorce is losing custody of a child. The thought of not being able to see them whenever you like is a tremendous burden. Even after a divorce, a very […]
Christmas / Winter Break 2018 Parent-Time Schedule in Utah: What To Expect This Holiday Season?
Many divorced parents in Salt Lake City and all across Utah follow the standard parent-time holiday schedule to avoid having to negotiate with the other parent to establish some non-standard holiday schedule on their own. If you are one of the many parents who follows the standard Utah parent-time holiday schedule, and you are wondering […]
Third Party Child Custody and Visitation In Utah: Circumstances In Which Non-Parents Can Obtain Parental Rights
Keeping up with third-party child custody and visitation laws in Utah has become even more difficult than keeping up with the Kardashian family on TV. Did you know that there is a law that imposes strict requirements for third parties other than parents seeking to get custody or visitation rights of a child. Our Salt […]
Can A Child Choose Which Parent To Live With If The Parents Are Not Married?
It would make sense if children had a right to choose which parent they wanted to live with, but what does Utah family law say about it? We have recently received the following question from one of the readers of our blog: “Hello, my name is Mike and I’m 15 years old. My parents have […]
Don’t Call The Police If Your Ex Refuses To Comply With The Child Custody Order (It’s A Waste Of Time)
Why? Because it is pointless. Just ask any person in Utah or elsewhere in the United States whose ex-spouse refused to comply with a child custody order. To tell you the truth, the police could not care less about your complaints that your former husband or wife refuses to comply with child custody and/or parent-time […]
More Women Paying Alimony And Child Support
When people think of alimony and child support, they usually assume it is the man who is paying them. A new survey may tell us that times are changing. In a recent survey of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers, 54 percent of the attorneys said they see an increase in the number of mothers […]