Utah's Unsolemnized Marriage Deadline: What Unmarried Couples Need to Know Before May 5, 2027 By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Two people live together, share expenses, and build a life. They may describe…
Analysis and commentary of Utah family-law statutes, appellate decisions, and legal developments affecting divorce, custody, support, and related issues. These articles provide deeper insight into how Utah courts interpret and apply family-law principles.
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…
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…
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…
Utah GRAMA Requests in Family Law Cases: ORS Records, Evidence and Hearsay
How a Utah GRAMA Request Can Uncover Evidence in a Divorce, Child Support, or Enforcement Case By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Family-law cases sometimes turn into a contest between two competing stories.…
Modifying Parent-Time in Utah After Duffin v. Duffin: Changed Circumstances Are Only the Beginning
Modifying Parent-Time in Utah After Duffin v. Duffin: Changed Circumstances Are Only the Beginning By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Moving closer to your children, improving communication with the other parent, or becoming more…
When Reunification Therapy May Harm Rather Than Heal: A Utah Family Lawyer’s Perspective
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…
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…
