Utah law states, “It is the public policy of this state that parents retain the fundamental right and duty to exercise primary control over the care, supervision, upbringing, and education of their children.” But what does that really mean? What rights do parents actually have when it comes to raising…
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…
Divorce is a traumatic experience for many people. That’s why it’s so important to take care of your mental health during the divorce process. All the time and emotional energy people put into the divorce process typically leaves them very little time for self-care. And this is especially true for…
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…
These days, it seems like no matter where you fall on the political spectrum, there will always be someone who’s a little more extreme than you are. It’s not at all uncommon for some of these extremists to end up on the news after they’ve been arrested. With extremist ideology…
If you’re going through a divorce, you’ve likely done a lot of research on attorneys and law firms. Given the time and cost associated with a divorce, you want to make sure you make the right investment for you and your future. Since divorce can be such a messy and…
They’ve been called inconsiderate, arrogant, self-centered, and entitled, and believe us when we say it, these people are really suffering. Though it’s relatively rare, narcissistic personality disorder is a condition that can seriously impair a person’s ability to function and thrive in a long term relationship or marriage. While narcissistic…
One of the most contested issues in family law tends to be the termination of parental rights. Some parents are interested in knowing how to give up parental rights in Utah while others will do anything to prevent their rights from being terminated. No matter which side parents are on,…
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