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.…
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.
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…
Getting Your Attorney Fees in Family Law Matters in Lehi (Updated)
Getting Your Attorney Fees in Family Law Matters in Lehi (Updated) By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation One of the most frustrating parts of a family law case is the cost of enforcing…
The Glamorous Life of a Lehi Family Law Attorney
The Glamorous Life of a Family Law Attorney in Lehi (My .2 Non-Billable Insight) By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation People occasionally ask what a typical day looks like as a Lehi divorce…
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…
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement in Utah?
What Is a Prenuptial Agreement in Utah? A prenuptial agreement, often called a “prenup,” is a written agreement made by two people before marriage that defines how certain financial rights, property rights, debt obligations, business…
