In 2016, Utah passed a new law restricting non-compete agreements. The law affects agreements signed on or after May 10, 2016. The answer to your...

How to sue family member?

One of the required elements of a contract is that the parties are competent and have capacity to enter the agreement. In your situation, you may...

Can you legally own a firearm if you've been convicted of domestic violence even if you've expunged your record?

A person with a DV conviction in Utah cannot possess a firearm and cannot have the conviction expunged. U.C.A. § 77-40-105(2)(a).

Working for a company 5 years and only paid 13.10 per hour, it's not fair at all. What can you do?

Utah is an "employment at will" state, which means the employer can terminate employment for any reason as long as it does not violate the law or a...

Are my royalties considered community property?

When it comes to adjudicating a divorce and dividing assets between the parties, Utah courts have broad discretion. Your situation is complicated...

I can't afford a attorney here in Utah but my daughter just turned 17 on the 24th of October and she has several disabilities

I suggest you contact Utah Legal Services. It is an organization designed to assist those who cannot afford legal services as they are customarily...

I added someone on my phone bill and now she refuses to pay and won’t send back the phone. What are my options ?

If two people enter a valid agreement that is subsequently breached by one of them, the other may seek legal recourse. For an agreement like the...

The surviving child of a parent is not responsible for the parent's debts unless the child was a co-signer or a party to the transaction underlying...

I call your situation the "Brady Bunch" scenario. It is very common and raises several estate planning issues. One answer mentioned setting up a...

Can I Get Emancipated at 17?

A minor who is at least 16 years old can file an emancipation petition in Utah. Persons filing the request must show the court that they can live...