Utah Child Custody Arrangements – Could an Informal Trial Be a Suitable Option?
If we are entirely honest, even when you have your children’s best interests at heart, and both you and your former spouse are dedicated to keeping matters civil, divorce and, particularly, coming to an agreement about child custody is not a fun pastime. Who could avoid being even slightly upset by the thought of methodically […]
What Happens When You Can’t Decide on Child Custody Arrangements?
If you have been through a divorce, or are about to embark on the journey, you will know that it is never an easy prospect. When you entered into the marriage, you thought it was forever, and that you and your spouse would eventually enjoy your retirement today – til death do us part, after […]
What Happens If You Accuse the Other Parent of Child Abuse?
If you are currently going through a divorce, and things have gotten quite hectic and intense, it may seem tempting to accuse the other parent of child abuse to make sure custody arrangements go in your favor. Or, at least, that is what some parents in Salt Lake City and elsewhere in Utah apparently think […]
Free Range Parenting Law Adopted in Utah – Is It a Good Idea?
You may have heard of the free-range parenting trend, which is based on the philosophy that children should be allowed to explore and discover the world for themselves, but did you know that Utah has recently become the first state to adopt legislation supporting the hands-off parenting method? Under the new law, which was passed […]
Bias Against Fathers in Courts Still Exists: How to Tackle It In a Child Custody Dispute?
We are four months into 2018, so it is fair to wonder: how popular is a bias in favor of mothers in child custody and child support cases? Or is it a relic of the past now? We brought our Salt Lake City child custody attorney to find out whether or not there is still […]
How Does Remarriage Affect Child Support? Answered By Attorney
Here at the Ault Firm, our Salt Lake City child support attorney has recently received a question that reads, “How does remarriage affect my child support payments?” One of our readers wrote: “My ex-wife (and the parent of my child) recently remarried a man who earns about 5x more than I do. Since her remarriage, […]
Child Custody Rights in Utah: Physical or Legal, What Are They?
If you are currently going through a divorce involving child custody and support issues, you may be confused about what your rights are as a parent – and how your parental rights will change once a Utah family court enforces a child custody order. We asked our Salt Lake City child support attorney to spell […]
Unmarried Parents and Child Custody in Utah: What Do State Laws Say?
Even though children born outside of marriage and births to unmarried parents no longer raises eyebrows in Salt Lake City or elsewhere in Utah, having a child with a person you are not married to does create quite a few legal challenges that must be taken into account. Today, our Salt Lake City child custody […]
Avoid Contentious Child Custody Battles By Communicating
Parents always want children nearby. In their homes. They’re rightfully selfish about sharing children with other family members, and will often engage in custodial spats with the other custodial parent. It’s understandable, given today’s societal instability. That said, children should have equivalent access to both parents to balance their upbringing, but often get tossed between […]
What Is the Right of First Refusal in Child Custody Law?
Going through a divorce can be an emotionally, physically and financially exhausting time. When you and the person you thought you would spend the rest of your life with realizing that’s not going to happen, at least without one or both of you being miserable, it tends to lead to a turmoil of conflicting emotions. […]