How can I stop this madness and put some peace back into my daughter's life? Is it legal for them to take her without consent?

You are in a really tough spot. The best thing you can do is retain another attorney to represent you.

How do get information on prenups? In particular I want it to prevent the payment of alimony and the splitting of a 401k.

Prenuptial agreements are accepted in Utah as a permissible means of contracting between prospective spouses with respect to such issues as alimony...

The key is to be sure you have signed a release so the custody evaluator can contact your mental health care provider, access your medical records...

Can a 15 year old chose which parent he wants to stay with while going through a divorce.

One of the many factors the Court will consider in determining custody of a minor child (meaning any child under the age of 18 and not emancipated)...

What can I do if the records say we are only separated when we got a divorce in 2004

Start by going to the clerk's office in the district court courthouse where your Decree should have been entered and see if you can get a copy. Be...

Can I keep my son from going? Do I have grounds for a protective order? What steps do I take to keep my son safe?

If you believe your son is in danger of imminent harm or injury, you should apply for a protective order immediately. An experienced family lawyer...

How come the petitioner is the original state child support was set up? Does it matter in Utah if the petitioner is remarried?

Generally speaking, a State becomes the Petitioner in a child support modification action when they have been asked to enforce a child support...

Do I have a case? Can I take him back to get child support and up my alimony??

If the Decree of Divorce awarded the children to him and the children are now living with you, you can take him back to court to modify custody,...

Who would your recommend as a mediator for a same-sex divorce?

There are plenty of qualified mediators out there who can assist you but if the two of you are in agreement, you don't need to mediate. Utah...

Will I be reimbursed the money I have been paying for child support if not the biological father

Your first question is one concerning potential reimbursement for child support you perhaps did not owe. The threshold question is: is it too...