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50/50 Custody Schedule Utah: How Equal Parent-Time Works
A 50/50 custody schedule in Utah means 182.5 overnights each. Here's how equal parent-time is structured, when courts approve it, and the child suppor…
Alternatives to Hiring a Utah Custody Attorney
Five alternatives to hiring a custody attorney in Utah, from free court tools to structured guides, with honest tradeoffs for each approach.
Best Utah Custody Resource for Parents Filing Without a Lawyer
The best custody resources for Utah parents filing pro se — ranked by what each one actually covers and where the gaps are.
Custody Mediation Utah: What to Expect and How to Prepare
Custody mediation is mandatory in contested Utah divorce cases. Here's how the process works, what it costs, and how to prepare so your session actual…
Divorce Classes Utah: Required Courses, Costs, and Deadlines
Utah requires two mandatory classes before finalizing a divorce with minor children: a Divorce Orientation Course and a Parenting Education Course. He…
Emergency Custody Order Utah: How to File and What to Expect
An emergency custody order in Utah can provide temporary relief without the ordinary notice and course prerequisites when a child faces immediate dang…
How to File for Custody in Utah: Forms, Fees, and the MyPaperwork System
Filing for child custody in Utah starts at $350 through the District Court. Here's the step-by-step process using MyPaperwork, plus fee waivers and fi…
How to Get Full Custody in Utah: Legal vs. Physical Custody Explained
Getting full custody in Utah requires overcoming the legal presumption of joint custody. Here's how sole physical, sole legal, and joint custody actua…
How to Prepare a Utah Parenting Plan Before Mediation
Step-by-step preparation for Utah custody mediation: draft your parenting plan, count overnights, and organize financials before the mediator's clock …
Supervised Visitation Utah: When It's Ordered and How It Works
Supervised visitation in Utah requires a court-approved third party present during all parent-child contact. Here's when courts order it and how to na…