2016 UT App 201, Mota v. Mota
Sep 22, 2016OUTCOME: Affirmed by Court of Appeals
Successfully defended District Court order to keep a domestic violence Protective Order in place against abusive ex-husband.
Saint George, UT
Child custody Lawyer at Saint George, UT
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Abuse
OUTCOME: Affirmed by Court of Appeals
Successfully defended District Court order to keep a domestic violence Protective Order in place against abusive ex-husband.
OUTCOME: Dismissal Affirmed by Court of Appeals
Successfully obtained dismissal of lawsuit in district court, which was affirmed on appeal by the Utah Court of Appeals.
OUTCOME: Obtained custody for Father; No contempt.
Custody case. Fighting to obtain custody for Father and defend against contempt allegations. Bench trial (evidentiary hearing) with witnesses and therapist.
OUTCOME: Obtained Child Protective Order against dangerous father
Child Protective Order case in juvenile court.
OUTCOME: Obtained Custody, Closed DCFS involvment, Affirmed by Utah Court of Appeals
Helped Father gain full custody of his 6 children in juvenile court after they were removed by DCFS. Opposed appeal by the Mother and the order was affirmed by Court of Appeals.
OUTCOME: Charges dismissed.
Negotiated dismissal of criminal charges.