Religion and Child Custody in Utah: Who Decides What a Child Believes After Divorce? By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation A marriage ends. One parent continues attending the same church. The other changes…
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.
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Should Utah's 2027 Child Care Minimum Be Repealed By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Utah parents should pay their fair share of legitimate child care expenses.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…
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…
Utah Courts Cannot Simply Assume That a Parent’s Job Prevents Equal Parent-Time
Utah Courts Cannot Simply Assume That a Parent's Job Prevents Equal Parent-Time What Nakkina v. Mahanthi means for working parents, 50/50 custody, and evidence in Utah child custody cases By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law &…
Utah Special Masters in Divorce & Child Custody Cases | Rule 53A
Utah Special Masters in Divorce and Child Custody Cases: What They Are, What They Can Do, and How Their Decisions Are Reviewed By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Some Utah divorce and child…
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…
Parental Alienation in Utah Custody Cases: 10 Telltale Signs a Parent May Be Turning a Child Against the Other Parent
Parental Alienation in Utah Custody Cases: 10 Telltale Signs a Parent May Be Turning a Child Against the Other Parent By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Parental Alienation Is One of the Most…
