At a Glance (Utah Law) As of 2026, Utah law defines “coercive control” and authorizes courts to consider evidence of coercive control as a factor when deciding custody and parent‑time, alongside other best‑interest factors. Coercive control is defined as a pattern of behavior that unreasonably interferes with another person’s ability…
At a Glance (Utah Law) Under Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 100A, all domestic‑relations actions are assigned to a case‑management track (Standard, Complex Discovery, or Significant Custody Dispute) after an answer is filed. Your track affects scheduling, discovery, and whether custody evaluations or other experts are likely to be involved….
At a Glance (Utah Law): Utah’s 2024 and 2025 legislative sessions recodified family law into a new Title 81, effective September 1, 2024, and the 2026 session added coercive control as a custody factor and created new child‑custody‑evaluation provisions through H.B. 303. This guide walks you through important Utah family…
The Risks of Using an AI Divorce Lawyer in Your 2026 Utah Divorce At a Glance: Utah Family Law & AI Divorce Lawyer Risks Quick Answer: AI tools can generate false legal citations, expose private conversations during discovery, and produce decrees that fail Utah District Court standards. Professional oversight is…
Many parents drink alcohol in front of their children. But is this okay? And can it result in a loss of custody? The Short Answer The short answer is that parents won’t lose custody simply because they consume alcohol. However, if alcohol becomes a problem, the courts may take action,…
Narcissistic fathers create unique emotional damage in their daughters, and the relationship between a father with narcissistic personality disorder and his daughters is often much different than the relationship between the narcissistic father and his sons. On the surface, it may even seem as though the daughter has an easier…
Many young boys look up to their fathers as a prime example of what a man should be. This is normal even in father-son relationships where the father does not have narcissistic personality disorder. However, when fathers have NPD, the figure that the young boy is looking up to may…
Why do people cheat? Let’s get one thing straight: nobody can make a person cheat. Though it is possible for a person to do things to make their partner tempted to cheat, there is nothing you can do that will make your partner cheat. Regardless of the excuses people make,…
If you’re dealing with an ex that has a high conflict personality, this trick may help you handle their antics without additional drama. What Is It? The Grey Rock Method is a communication strategy to deal with high-conflict personalities. Though it’s commonly discussed with narcissistic personality disorder, you don’t have…
Upon discovering infidelity, you may have questions about whether or not you should take measures to protect yourself legally. While infidelity does not generally impact the divorce proceedings, your reaction to the infidelity and conduct after the discovery can impact the divorce process. For example, if you physically assault your…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends