One of the major issues many parents are concerned about during divorce proceedings is the battle over child custody. If both parents can’t come to an agreement on their own, the court considers numerous different factors to come to a custody decision. Today, we’re...
Do you know the difference between the words equitable and equal? They are not synonyms for each other and, in the case of a divorce, it’s important to know the difference. In Utah, the law requires an equitable division of assets during a divorce. In this case,...
Emancipation is a court process through which a minor becomes a legal adult, independent from guardians financially and legally. Depending on the state you live in, the age in which a minor can petition for emancipation varies. In Utah, the minimum age when a minor...
We have a new addition here at Hillyard, Anderson, Olsen! We’d like to welcome Daniel Kent! Daniel graduated from Utah State University in 1998 with two degrees in Liberal Arts and French. He furthered his education at Vermont Law School in 2001 where he obtained his...
Mediation is often times one of the most productive ways to resolve a child custody dispute. What is a child custody mediation and how can you prepare for one? Child custody mediation is where both parents, accompanied by their attorneys, meet with a neutral third...
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