Imputation of Income in a Utah Divorce: Challenging a Commissioner's Recommendation By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation A parent loses a job. The paycheck stops. Yet, at a divorce hearing, the other party asks…
50/50 Child Custody: Why a Family-Centered Utah Should Lead
50/50 Child Custody: Why a Family-Centered Utah Should Lead By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation A divorce ends a marriage. It should not unnecessarily reduce a child's relationship with either parent. When two…
Utah 2027 Child Care Minimum and Child Support Accountability
Should Utah's 2027 Child Care Minimum Be Repealed By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Utah parents should pay their fair share of legitimate child care expenses. But a child care charge should have…
Does a Child Get to Decide Custody in Utah?
Does a Child Get to Decide Custody in Utah? By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation “My child is 14 now. Doesn’t that mean she gets to choose where she lives?” That question confuses…
How to Enfoce a Divorce Decree in Utah
How to Enfoce a Divorce Decree in Utah By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation A divorce decree is not a suggestion. Once a Utah court enters an order concerning child custody, parent-time, child support,…
When Did Common Sense Become Controversial in Child Custody Cases?
When Did Common Sense Become Controversial in Child Custody Cases? By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation There are some cases that force us to ask whether the legal system has become so focused on…
Utah Minimum Parent-Time: Why the Minimum Should Be the Floor, Not the Goal
Utah Minimum Parent-Time: Why the Minimum Should Be the Floor, Not the Goal By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation When parents separate or divorce, one of the most important questions a Utah court must…
10 Reasons AI Will Never Replace Family Law Attorneys
10 Reasons AI Will Never Replace Family Law Attorneys AI will change family law. (It already has.) It may dramatically change how lawyers work. But replacing the family law attorney is another matter entirely. By Jeff…
