Protecting Your Parental Rights
Understanding Your Parental Rights in Utah Divorce and custody disputes can be emotionally and legally challenging—especially if your ex is trying to limit your parental rights. Whether they’re denying you court-ordered visitation, making false accusations, or attempting to modify custody unfairly, it’s critical to understand your legal rights and how to fight back. In Utah, […]
Emergency Child Custody Orders
Taking the right step in urgent situations Utah law offers several legal tools to help secure emergency custody or protect a child from harm if the situation is urgent but does not rise to the level of calling 911 or otherwise involving law enforcement. Report to the Division of Children and Family Services (DCFS/CPS): The […]
Can You Get a Divorce Without Going to Court in Utah?
Going through a divorce doesn’t always mean standing before a judge in a courtroom battle. In Utah, couples have several options to dissolve their marriage without the stress and expense of litigation. Mediation, collaborative divorce, and uncontested divorce processes can help spouses reach agreements outside of court while still ensuring a legally valid divorce. If […]
What Are the Deadlines for Filing an Appeal in Utah?
Understanding the Appeals Process in Utah Filing an appeal is your opportunity to challenge a court decision that you believe was incorrect due to legal error. However, strict deadlines apply, and missing these deadlines can prevent you from pursuing your case further. This post will explain everything you need to know about filing an appeal […]
Alienation of Affection in Utah
Alienation of affection is a legal claim that allows a spouse to sue a third party for intentionally interfering in their marriage and causing the loss of love and companionship. Unlike many states that have abolished this law, Utah still recognizes alienation of affection claims, making it one of the few states where this cause […]
Equitable Division in Utah Divorce
Divorce can be complex under any circumstances, but when significant wealth and assets are at stake, the process becomes even more intricate. In Utah, divorcing spouses are subject to equitable division of marital property—a legal principle that aims to distribute assets in a fair, though not necessarily equal, manner. Below, we break down how equitable […]
What is a Putative Father
At Christensen Law, we understand the complexities of family law. We specialize in guiding individuals and families through adoption and paternity cases in Utah. We focus on equipping our clients with the tools they need to navigate these sensitive issues. Definition of a Putative Father A putative father is a man who may biologically be […]
Modifying a Custody Order
Can a custody order be modified Sometimes life changes, and a custody order that once worked well may no longer fit your family’s needs. In Utah, custody orders are not set in stone. Modifications are possible, but they require specific circumstances and legal steps to ensure the best interests of the child are prioritized. When […]
Utah Guardianship Appeals
How to Challenge a Decision When a guardianship decision affects your family or loved ones, and you believe the ruling was unjust or legally flawed, you don’t have to accept it at face value. You have the right to seek an appeal. Understanding when and why you can file such an appeal is the first […]