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For the Children

Though it is unfortunate, often times a husband and wife’s circumstances change and their relationship falls apart. An end to such a marriage, or a divorce, can be final solution. When thinking of divorce, the couple needs to consider several very important issues. If the marriage involves children, an issue ...

Changing Parenting Plans

A client recently came into the office and wanted our help to have more time with his children. He explained that he had changed jobs and now had more availability to be with his kids. However, his current parent time schedule was very limited. With his new job, and more ...

Child Support

Child Support Most clients, depending on their situation, are interested in child support. Whether the client is the mother or father, if child custody is an issue, then child support is also an issue. Our office is knowledgeable and helpful in all matters regarding child support in the state of Utah. ...

Child Custody

Often when clients come in to discuss their situation, the first questions are about child custody. “How does the judge determine who has the kids?” Or, “I must have the kids! You can make sure of that can’t you?!” Child custody can be the most bitterly fought battle in a ...

Child Support

Utah law is specific about when a person can modify their child support order. The specific law regarding child support in Utah is: Utah Code 78B-12-210(8)(9). There are two conditions within the rule for the Court to modify a child support order. The first condition is found in Utah Code, Section ...

Modifying Child Support

A couple of months ago, a custodial parent came into my office and said”I cannot afford to take care of my children, because the child support is too low.” The other parent would sometimes send additional money, but this was not consistent enough to care for their needs. They then ...

Parental Alienation in Nutshell

Often a parent will visit and is concerned that their child is becoming more and more reserved and withdrawal from them during their parent-time. They feel that the other parent is poisoning their relationship with their child. Bruce Beverly calls this Parental Alienation (PA). He defines this as “the unreasonable ...