When both sides in a case win…who is the “prevailing party”?
In Utah, as in most states, we follow the “American rule” regarding attorney fees – the party…
Will Utah Law Allow me to Pursue a Request to Modify a Custody Order?
Sometimes, after parties receive a final Decree of divorce (or parentage), one or perhaps both parties later…
Is My Spouse Allowed to Withdraw Funds from our Joint Bank Account During our Utah Divorce?
At the onset of a married couple’s separation in Utah, the parties might feel like there are…
Attorney Fees Are Terrible! Why Do I Have to Pay For Someone Else’s Bad Behavior?
The general rule in our American system of justice is that each party to a lawsuit bears…
If I’m Retired, Am I More Likely to Receive Alimony?
As you might have read about in some of our previous blogs, alimony – also known as…
Can a Parent Lose their Parental Rights Based on a Procedural Deficiency in their Response to a Petition for Adoption?
Under Utah law, parents have a fundamental right to parent their children. The Utah Termination of Parental…
“No-pets” Clauses in Utah: Can I Evict my Tenant when his Emotional Support Animal Violates our Lease Agreement?
Over 62% of households in the United States include a pet. Pets have been shown to have…