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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption for Utah on
Q: Do I have to have a lawyer to find my birthparents if it's a closed adoption?
Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Jan 14, 2013

The short answer to your question is no, you can represent yourself in any legal matter. However, the question you should have asked is, can an attorney help me find my birthparents if it was a closed adoption? The answer is, probably not.

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Utah on
Q: My divorce was final in September 2012. My ex-husband is now breaking our verbal agreement. What can I do?
Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Jan 14, 2013

It depends entirely upon the facts and circumstances. You are welcome to call my office to discuss the matter in further detail assuming we do not have any conflicts with the parties.

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1 Answer | Asked in Adoption for Utah on
Q: In Utah, how do I adopt my wife's 3-year-old who has been under my care for 2 yrs? Biological father has done nothing since child was 6-months-old

My wife and I have been married for 1 year and 6 months. She and her ex-husband had a child, but got divorced.

They separated when their daughter was maybe 6 months-old.

I have been providing for the child ever since. We got married after she was divorced.

I am in the... View More

Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Nov 8, 2012

The question is very fact dependent. I suggest that you call my office so we can discuss this matter in detail. Because of the nature of the question, I will have to make sure that I do not have conflict of interest.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Utah on
Q: Can I stop my ex-wife from taking our children to a foreign country
Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Nov 7, 2012

The question is very fact dependent. I suggest that you call my office so we can discuss this matter in detail. Because of the nature of the question, I will have to make sure that I do not have conflict of interest.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption for Utah on
Q: Does a 13 year old in a Step Parent adoption have to go to court? The bio father has signed off.
Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Nov 7, 2012

Yes, unless the Court waives the requirement. See U.C.A. Section 78B-6-136.

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption for Utah on
Q: Step child adopt in utah, biodad been absent since pregnancy and not on birth certificate. Do we still need his consent?
Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Nov 7, 2012

The answer to this question is highly dependent upon several facts. I am an adoption attorney. If your interested, you may contact me at my office and I would be happy to speak with you via a phone appointment. 801-546-3874.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Utah on
Q: When paying child support can the support be based on income from overtime pay?
Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Jan 11, 2012

The question is very fact dependent. I suggest that you call my office so we can discuss this matter in detail. Because of the nature of the question, I will have to make sure that I do not have conflict of interest.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Utah on
Q: I am a single mom and i am pregnant with a another child do i have full custody of the baby or no?
Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Jan 11, 2012

The question is very fact dependent. I suggest that you call my office so we can discuss this matter in detail. Because of the nature of the question, I will have to make sure that I do not have conflict of interest.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Utah on
Q: Can I find out if divorce papers are being filed on me
Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Jan 11, 2012

Yes. Call the District Court where you reside and your spouse resides as well if in a different district. The Assist. Court Clerk will be able to tell you whether a case has been filed against you.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Utah on
Q: Are divorce cases on the district court docket in Utah
Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Jan 11, 2012

I am not sure that I understand your question entirely, but without much more information here you go... In Utah we have two different types of District Courts, State and Federal District Courts. State District Courts have exclusive jurisdiction for divorce cases and so yes, divorce cases are on... View More

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Q: Can i be forced to bifurcate my divorce in utah?
Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Jan 11, 2012

The Court can do this if they want, so yes you can be forced by the Court to have your case bifurcated, but that does not mean that you will not be able to weight in on the issue before the Court makes its decision. You are welcome to call my office to discuss the matter in further detail. However,... View More

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Q: My divorce was final in august 2011 joint custody and equal custodial. My ex has now called child protective services

On one of my 4 children she now will not let me have them on my days. Cab she Di this. What can I do.

Jason F. Barnes
Jason F. Barnes
answered on Jan 11, 2012

It depends entirely upon the facts and circumstances. You are welcome to call my office to discuss the matter in further detail. However, we will have to do a conflicts check before.

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