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If A Parent Moves Out Of State, Is That Abandonment? (Solved)

A parent moving to another state can make an already complicated family situation even more confusing.  You might wonder if leaving means the parent has abandoned the child, especially if visits become less frequent or communication starts to fade. The short answer is no, moving out of state…

If A Parent Moves Out Of State, Is That Abandonment

What Is Reasonable Phone Contact For Non-Custodial Parent?

When parents live in separate homes, phone calls can be a simple way for a child to stay connected with the non-custodial parent.  But this can also become a point of tension, especially when parents disagree about how often calls should happen, how long they should last, or…

What Is Reasonable Phone Contact For Non-Custodial Parent

I Have Joint Custody But I Want To Move (Here’s How)

If you have joint custody and want to move, you may be wondering how much freedom you actually have to relocate, especially if you want your child to move with you.  Maybe you found a better job, want to be closer to family, or simply need a change. …

I Have Joint Custody But I Want To Move

How Many Times Can A Custody Case Be Continued?

Waiting for a court date is hard, especially when it involves your children. Finding out that your custody hearing has been delayed (again) can be frustrating and overwhelming. Most family courts do not have a hard limit on how many times a case can be delayed.  Judges handle…

How Many Times Can A Custody Case Be Continued

Can I Get Back Child Support If I Never Filed? (Solved)

Raising a child on your own is one of the toughest balancing acts out there, especially when the financial burden lands entirely on your shoulders.  Years can pass in the blink of an eye, and it is common to look back at the mounting bills and wonder if…

Can I Get Back Child Support If I Never Filed

Absent Father Now Wants 50/50 Custody (What Now?)

So, Dad has been mostly absent, and now he wants 50/50 custody. If you’re the parent who has been handling school mornings, doctor’s appointments, homework, bedtime, sick days, and all the little things in between, this kind of request can feel like it came completely out of left…

Absent Father Now Wants 5050 Custody

Can An Ex Parte Order Be Overturned?

Getting hit with an ex parte order can feel overwhelming, especially when it affects child custody, visitation, or other important family matters.  Since the order may have been issued before you had a chance to share your side, you might be wondering what happens next.  The good news…

Can An Ex Parte Order Be Overturned

Using Power Of Attorney At Real Estate Closing (Tips)

Yes, a power of attorney can be used at a real estate closing when the principal can't attend, but the document must be properly drafted, notarized, accepted by the lender and title company, and recorded where required. In Texas, a durable power of attorney used for a recordable…

Is Your Spouse Automatically Your Medical Power Of Attorney

A spouse is not automatically your medical power of attorney in most jurisdictions, including Utah. If you want your spouse to make binding medical decisions for you, you need a signed healthcare power of attorney, even though a spouse often ranks first in the default surrogate line when…

The Importance Of Custody Mediation In Utah

You open a court packet looking for the dates that matter, the words that tell you what happens next, and one phrase keeps jumping off the page: mandatory custody mediation. If you're already carrying the stress of a divorce or custody fight, that notice can feel like one…