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Can I file My Own Documents with the Court?

YES! The State of Utah has made it simple for individuals to represent themselves (which is called appearing Pro Se). All Americans enjoy the right to be heard in court, and traditionally, this is done through “counsel” (which is a fancy term for attorney). However, Pro Se representation is given the ...
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Discovery

In Divorce cases, the follow question is common:“I know that my ex has an extra-marital friend they will not tell me about. How can I find out?”Not every case goes to trial. However, when they do, “parties may discover any matter, not privileged, which is relevant to the claim or ...
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Translating the Court into English

Let’s be honest. Even though courtrooms in the U.S. speak English, it can be hard to understand specific terms used in court. This post is to help explain common courtroom procedure and terms. File – To submit a document to the court. Petitioner – The person who filed first with the court.  In a Divorce ...
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To be, or Not to Be: The Representation Question

So Why would I want to hire an attorney?  I am smart, capable, and can watch a five-minute Youtube video for every question that I have.  Even though court is complicated, it can’t be that bad……. right? The Utah Code Annotated, where the Law is written out, has 79 Titles. Every title like ...
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