When Reunification Therapy May Harm Rather Than Heal: A Utah Family Lawyer's Perspective By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Few subjects in Utah family law generate more controversy than reunification therapy. The very…
Guidance and commentary on Utah child custody and parent-time laws, including how courts determine the best interests of the child, custody modifications, relocation issues, and parenting plan disputes. These articles help parents understand how custody decisions are made in Utah family courts.
My Story – My Mission. The Pursuit of Family Justice
My Story - My Mission. The Pursuit of Family Justice. By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation People often ask me, “Jeff, What is your story?” Usually, that question comes after I post or…
Top 5 Child Custody Issues in Utah Divorce | Parent-Time, Support, School, Holidays & Legal Custody
Top 5 Child Custody Issues People Face in a Utah Divorce in Lehi By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation When parents begin a divorce, they often believe the custody dispute will be about…
Parental Alienation, Projective Identification, and Utah Custody Cases
Parental Alienation, Projective Identification, and Utah Custody Cases High-conflict custody cases are rarely decided by accusations alone. Utah courts, guardians ad litem, and custody evaluators look for patterns, evidence, credibility, and the effect each parent’s…
Utah Custodial Interference Laws: What Parents Need to Know About Denied Parent-Time and Enforcement
Utah Custodial Interference Laws: What Parents Need to Know About Denied Parent-Time and Enforcement When one parent intentionally withholds a child from the other parent in violation of a court order, the issue can quickly…
How to Modify Child Support in Lehi, Utah
How to Modify Child Support in Lehi, Utah Child support orders are based on the financial and custodial circumstances that existed when the court entered the order. But income changes, parent-time schedules change, children’s needs…
Utah Guardian ad Litem Law Changes. Increased Accountability, Stronger Parental Rights, and Expansion of the Child’s Voice
Utah Guardian ad Litem Law Changes. Increased Accountability, Stronger Parental Rights, and a Meaningful Expansion of the Child’s Voice Guardian ad Litem (GAL) involvement has long played a decisive role in Utah custody litigation. Courts…
What Is a Guardian ad Litem in Utah Custody Cases?
What Is a Guardian ad Litem in Utah Custody Cases? In Utah custody cases, one of the most influential figures that may be appointed by the court is a Guardian ad Litem (GAL). A GAL…
