In determining custody, the overriding question Utah courts consider is "what is in the children's best interest?" In answering that question, one...

What is the average cost of changing your last name after a divorce?

Marco is correct, the process is very straightforward. If you want to do it yourself, you can save the hour or so of attorney time to prepare the...

Can a person file divorce in a different state if their spouse moves to another state even if divorce was already filed?

One thing you should be aware of is that if you have children in common with your spouse the jurisdiction issue gets complicated a bit. There is...

Can a parent try to take custody of children if he is out of the country?

Your question has two parts to it, both jurisdictional. Under the Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act, if you and your children...

What is considered overnight gest of the opposite sex?

That is what is sometimes referred to as a "morality clause." It is most often used to keep parents from engaging in sexual relationships when they...

Can a juvenile court judge order me to go to family therapy if it is against my beliefs, and i didnt commit the crime?

In Utah, standard that is applied in cases involving children is "what is in the best interests of the child." If your son has delinquency issues,...

Can I sue my father for Physical and mental abuse?

I'm sorry to hear you went through that. However, as the others here have commented, suing people isn't always, or often, the best way to move...

I am sorry to hear you are having difficulty getting legal assistance. It seems like what you are asking for is advice about how to conduct...

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Uncontested divorce !! ... My is willing to sign for the divorce papers.

As Marco and Steve have said, the answer will always be "yes, you should have a lawyer at least look over the paperwork." While you can use the...

How do taxes work after divorce?

If you used the Online Court Assistance Program to generate your divorce papers, there is no default provision dealing with taxes other than the...