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…
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.
When “Advocacy” Is Labeled Hostile: Challenging State Overreach in Utah Custody and DCFS Cases
When “Advocacy” Is Labeled Hostile: Challenging State Overreach in Utah Custody and DCFS Cases There is a recurring pattern in high-conflict custody and DCFS-involved cases that deserves direct attention: when a parent—refuses to accept unsupported…
Attorney Fees Awards in Utah
How Do You Recover Attorney Fees in a Utah Divorce Case? One of the most common questions in contested divorce litigation is whether one spouse can recover attorney fees from the other. The answer is…
When Attorney Fees Can Be Awarded in a Utah Divorce or Custody Case
Attorney fee awards can materially affect the way a family law case is litigated and resolved. In Utah divorce and custody cases, attorney fees are not automatic. A party does not recover fees simply because…
How Utah Courts Approach Alimony in Long-Term Marriages
Alimony is one of the most important and most contested issues in many divorce cases, especially in longer marriages. When spouses have built a life together over many years, questions of financial need, earning capacity,…
What Happens If Your Spouse Won’t Cooperate in a Saratoga Springs Divorce?
What Happens If Your Spouse Won’t Cooperate in a Saratoga Springs Divorce? Divorce is rarely easy, but it becomes significantly more complex when one spouse refuses to cooperate. In Saratoga Springs, Utah, uncooperative behavior can…
What Does Divorce Cost in American Fork, Utah?
What Does Divorce Cost in American Fork, Utah? (Real Numbers + Strategy) If you are considering divorce in American Fork, Utah, one of the first questions is cost. The answer is not fixed. Divorce costs…
DCFS and the Miracle in Courtroom 3
Have you faced allegations from DCFS (CPS) that were untrue? Are you caught in the juvenile court system and struggling with its chaos? I first met my client about a year ago when he retained…
