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How Do I Get Joint Legal Custody in Utah? As we’ve mentioned in previous posts, legal custody is the ability of a parent to be an active participant in the decision-making process that shapes a child’s life. It’s the ability of a parent to contribute to decisions such as whether your child goes to public […]
Continue Reading →As you might already know, there are two types of custody in Utah: physical custody and legal custody. You can read about physical custody here. Legal custody deals with parental decision-making, or the ability to have a say in what happens with your children in major areas of importance. Courts generally consider almost all major […]
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What is Final Decision-making Authority in Utah? Final decision-making authority is a component of legal custody. Legal custody is the ability to make decisions for your child. You can read more about that here. It is becoming more common for courts to award parents joint legal custody, but then order that one parent be awarded […]
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First, if you don’t have any court orders (i.e. a Decree of Divorce, a Decree of Paternity, an Order of Custody, etc.) then there aren’t any restrictions on you moving from one place to another. That scenario will be addressed at the end of this blog post, so if that’s the position you’re in then […]
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Every child custody case begins with a petition that is filed with the Court. For married parents a “Petition for Divorce” will be filed and for unmarried parents a “Petition for Paternity” or a “Petition for Custody, Visitation, and Support” will be filed. The requirements for each Petition are a bit different, but any time the Court is determining custody the judge will make a decision based on the “best interests” of the children.
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Mediation provides parents with the unique ability to take complete control of their future. Having complete control is something you lose once you set foot inside the courtroom and rely on a judge or commissioner to decide what’s best for your future and the future of your children. In Utah, most disputes over custody will […]
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There are some unique requirements when filing for Divorce in Utah. While this list isn’t meant to be exhaustive in any way, it will give you a few things to think about as you prepare to file your divorce. (1) Know the Three Month Residency Rule According to Utah law, the Petitioner (the one filing […]
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It’s impossible to cover everything you need to know about your upcoming divorce in a single post, but here are a few key things to think about as you move forward, a few frequently asked questions we see from our clients, and a few pitfalls that can cause you real problems. (1) How Long […]
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Of course, every divorce case has its own facts and therefore there’s no one-size-fits-all time frame, but here are three things you should keep in mind when considering the timeline of your own divorce case. Mandatory Waiting Period The State of Utah used to mandate a 90-day waiting period, beginning from the date the […]
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Getting started with the divorce process can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never had to hire an attorney before. As you set out to hire an attorney, try to keep things simple. To start off, get used to the idea that you’re going to have to expose some of your personal life to the court, […]
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