Who Will Pay For Private School Tuition?
We all know that private school can be quite expensive and can be more so after a divorce. If your children are in private school, adding their tuition to the stress of divorce and less combined income can become quite overwhelming. For these reasons, it is common for parents to question how tuition payment will […]
Can I Reduce or Cancel Child Support in Utah?
The Office of Recovery Services (ORS) is an agency located within the Utah Department of Human Services. Within ORS, Child Support Services (CSS) is responsible for collecting child and medical support. They offer a wide range of services designed to help both children and parents dealing with family law-related issues. This includes vital aspects such […]
Child Custody Safety Exchange Zones
Police and sheriff’s departments across the country are setting up safe exchange zones, where child custody exchanges can occur under video surveillance to ensure the safety of all parties involved. Below is a list of safe exchange zones located in the area. WEBER COUNTY: Roy City Police Department 5051 South 1900 West Roy, UT 84067 Located on the […]
Can I Get Back Due Child Support?
It may surprise you to know that according to the U.S. Census Bureau’s Mothers and Fathers Child Support Report in 2017, less than half of all parents received the total ordered child support amount from their ex-spouse. This is troubling, primarily because this money is meant to help support children that do not live with […]
Child Custody Issue During COVID-19
The COVID-19 stay at home order has gone and people are now rampant and raiding all their favorite hangouts. Social distancing is now basically nonexistent and even though most businesses ask for people to wear masks, there are still a lot of people not wearing masks, some of these even being the employees themselves. So […]
How will a criminal conviction affect my custody case?
Family courts have traditionally been charged to make a decision that will be in the best interest of the child or children. This means that they have a lot of discretion and power in child custody cases. When parents become ex-spouses it can sometimes be difficult to establish where the child is going to live, […]
Parental drug use in child custody cases
When a parent uses drugs or is believed to be using drugs, it can be considered an emergency child custody case in Salt Lake City, Utah. Taking matters into your own hands is never advisable. Depending on the facts of the case, such conduct may result in a parent actually losing time with the child […]
Can I Withhold Visitation if my Ex-Spouse Doesn’t Pay Child Support?
Many parents that have been divorced are faced with frustrating financial situations. When one parent can’t or simply won’t pay child support, things get even worse. This can lead to one parent finding themselves in a tight spot, and unsure how to fix the issue. One solution that comes to mind is to withhold visitation until the […]
My Ex Wants Custody to Avoid Child Support Payments
When reading this article lets’ assume one thing. That is, both parents want what is best for their children and are not looking to unjustly cutback on the quality of life for their children. When one parent is required to pay child support to another, it is supposed to be for the benefit of the […]
What Type of Child Custody Should I Seek?
Child custody is one of the most contested matters within divorce. It’s a long-lasting decision that should be made with a firm understanding of what you are seeking and the terms that go hand in hand with it. Utah custody can be confusing, especially if it’s your first time going through a legal matter that involves […]