Giving A Special Master Broad Powers In A Custody Case

It has become common in recent years for attorneys to agree to the appointment of Special Masters. This development is unexpected especially in light of the provisions for Masters in Utah Rules of Civil Procedure 53(b). It states: “A reference to a master shall be the exception and not the rule. . . . in […]

How Do You Get An Annulment In Utah?

What is an annulment? In Utah, and in the United States as a whole, the most common way to end a marriage is through a divorce. However, in some very specific circumstances, it is actually possible to get an annulment instead. What is the difference between an annulment and divorce? Divorce is ending a marriage, while […]