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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.
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.
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 
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.
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.
answered on Nov 7, 2012
Yes, unless the Court waives the requirement. See U.C.A. Section 78B-6-136.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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
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.
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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