Can Biological Parents Change Their Mind? Can biological parents change their minds after giving the child up for adoption? Well, in most cases, it is not an option. What Does “Adoption” Mean? In most cases, adoption is final and cannot be “undone.” When you give a child up for adoption,…
Many people wonder whether or not they can even get full custody, or if it’s even possible in the first place. What Does Full Custody Mean? Colloquially, when people say that they have full custody (also referred to as sole custody), they’re typically referring to an arrangement where the children…
If you don’t like your ex’s new significant other, you may be wondering whether or not there’s anything you can do to keep them away from your kids. When You Don’t Like Your Ex’s New Partner It’s not uncommon for parents to be apprehensive about their children meeting their ex’s…
You’ve probably heard of children being removed from the home. However, even though it’s an occurrence we’ve all heard of, the process is something that remains a mystery to most people. When it comes to DCFS, there are a lot of misconceptions about how much power they have, what they…
Grandparents can be a huge help when it comes to raising a child. However, there are certainly cases where it may not be in the best interest of the child to have a relationship with their grandparents. In other cases, it may be in the best interest of the child…
Have you ever wondered what your rights are when it comes to your unborn children? Depending on the circumstances, your rights can be very straightforward, or an extremely complicated matter. A lot of this has to do with the fact that a court doesn’t have jurisdiction over a child until…
Going through a divorce is a traumatic and emotionally draining experience, especially when infidelity is involved. When the discovery of infidelity has you seeking a paternity test, you may be wondering what happens if it turns out that the child you’ve raised is not your biological child. Would a court…
In Utah, courts prefer that family law issues are solved by mutual agreement. In fact, Utah law requires that divorcing couples participate in the mediation process at least once before accessing the state’s court system. Mediation is a fundamentally collaborative process that encourages compromise and mutual settlement. However, this does…
What to Consider Before Adopting A Child In Salt Lake City Making the decision to bring a child into your life through adoption is a wonderful and generous thing to do. However, like any decision, it is important to understand what you are getting yourself into by deciding to undertake…
Preserve a Close Relationship If you have a child and you marry someone other than the child’s parent, it is natural that you will want a bond to form between your child and their new stepparent. However, even if a stepparent raises a child as their own, if your marriage…
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