Modifying a Custody Order: When and How It’s Possible 

Can you modify a custody order in Utah?   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 […]

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. In Utah, if a court’s determination regarding guardianship seems improper—whether it involves who should be named as guardian or how an existing guardianship should be modified—you […]

Understanding Child Abandonment: How Long Does A Father Have to Be Absent To Lose His Rights in Utah?

Child Abandonment: A Delicate Issue Child abandonment is an incredibly sensitive and complex subject for parents. The thought of parting with their cherished children is unimaginable for most. Nonetheless, within the realm of the legal world, child abandonment often arises as a contentious matter in divorce cases and custody disputes. We frequently hear from concerned […]