My sister received an order to show cause from the petitioner regarding an ongoing custody battle.

So, the Motion for Order to Show Cause and accompanying documents don't have a court date on them. When you file those, you should also file a...

Didn't recieve a court order after custody hearing...

Yes, she can be held in contempt. Utah case law states pretty explicitly that an order becomes effective when voiced by the court. There is...

When a home is purchased by one individual before marriage, what are the legal rights to the other spouse upon divorce?

It really depends on the particulars of your situation. That said, let me run through a couple most common scenarios. First, the spouse will be...

Can I marry a man in the UK if I'm still already married to a man in the U.S?

If you marry a UK citizen and are married in the US, you'll be guilty of bigamy in the US (not sure about UK law, but I believe it's the...

When can this be overridden a court? I dont understand what this is really saying.

What it really means is you can't take a child away solely because a mental health condition or disability exists. Now, a court can take away a...

How do I make sure action is taken when the original arrest records are missing?

This question is better directed to criminal defense attorneys who know the criminal court system better than family law attorneys do. Let me...

It really depends on the language of the right of first refusal in the divorce decree. Sometimes, they designate stepparents as parental care, but...

Can I get full custody?

Sure, there are ways, but without facts about your situation, it's impossible to assess any chance of success. Sit down with a good child custody...

What can I do to stop my ex from trying to take me to court once a year?

In our experience, the best way to keep these kind of reoccurring suits from happening is to win. It's like Reagan used to say: "There is no...

Unless the State of Utah is involved because you are receiving Medicaid or other welfare, you should be able to close the ORS without any problem....