Questions answered by Troy R Jensen

Archived

Why is it in Utah you have to be 19 to buy cigarettes

Troy's answer | Answered on August 21, 2015

The same reason California and other states try to protect teenagers from fast food. It is deemed unhealthy and not in the public interest for...

Archived

What is the legal definition of reasonable child care expenses? Spouse chose to move out of Utah to Oregon with ridiculous rates

Troy's answer | Answered on August 21, 2015

The analysis of what is reasonable is based on a reasonable person test - Would most people in the community behave in this manner or find it...

Archived

Can't pay alimony, what should I do?

Troy's answer | Answered on August 18, 2015

You can't squeeze blood from a turnip. You state you CANNOT pay as ordered. You state the alimony was incorrectly calculated in the first place...

Archived

We have temp orders in my divorce case. How long until the case gets dismissed?

Troy's answer | Answered on August 13, 2015

I am not certain what the "goal" behind your question is but I will take my best stab at the beast.... A contested case will go on indefinitely...

Archived

Getting my children from step-father after ex-wife dies.

Troy's answer | Answered on August 12, 2015

If the divorce was issued in Oregon, then Oregon has continuing jurisdiction to modify and enforce the decree. It appears your child has lived...

Archived

Privacy and Divorce Lawyers

Troy's answer | Answered on August 11, 2015

I agree with the other answers previously posted in regards to ethical obligations and the possibility of libel/slander. In my experience, these...

Archived

Can he use his two step children and younger biological child to reduce what he pays for our child?

Troy's answer | Answered on August 04, 2015

Attached is the link for the child in the present home worksheet. Typically, this credit (which reduces gross income) may lower child support but...

Archived

Well I need a lawyer if my ex takes me to court for getting my girls vaccinations?

Troy's answer | Answered on July 31, 2015

medical decisions fall under the legal custody provisions of your decree. Review your decree to determine how medical decisions are made -...

Archived

My sister wants a divorce from her verbally abusive husbands. How can she move but keep the kids before the divorce?

Troy's answer | Answered on July 29, 2015

Your sister personally needs to consult with a family law/custody attorney in ND. I am not familiar with ND law but she may be able to obtain a...

Archived

In a visitation schedule, is it required that I keep my child a full weekend with me?

Troy's answer | Answered on July 27, 2015

As parents who are co-parenting in the best interest of the child, you can agree to whatever arrangement works best for your schedules and the best...

Troy R Jensen's Answers (548)

Why is it in Utah you have to be 19 to buy cigarettes

What is the legal definition of reasonable child care expenses? Spouse chose to move out of Utah to Oregon with ridiculous rates

Can't pay alimony, what should I do?

We have temp orders in my divorce case. How long until the case gets dismissed?

Getting my children from step-father after ex-wife dies.

Privacy and Divorce Lawyers

Can he use his two step children and younger biological child to reduce what he pays for our child?

Well I need a lawyer if my ex takes me to court for getting my girls vaccinations?

My sister wants a divorce from her verbally abusive husbands. How can she move but keep the kids before the divorce?

In a visitation schedule, is it required that I keep my child a full weekend with me?