Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 100A went into effect November 1st, 2022. This new rule is intended to better distinguish between different types of domestic cases and ensure those cases are handled in the most efficient way possible. It takes the form of a revitalized Case Management Conference and adds more emphasis on determining the […] The post New Rule 100A for Family Law appeared first on Long Okura ..read more

How to help yourself prepare for Divorce: Often when meeting with potential clients who are considering divorce, I like to give advice on a few simple Cautions and Actions for clients that will make this entire process much easier on themselves. Here are a few simple things that will help you prepare for your divorce. […] The post How to help yourself prepare for Divorce appeared first on Long Okura ..read more

  Our attorney mediator Stacy Roberts shares how to prepare for your mediation to ensure the best possible experience.   For more information or to schedule a session, visit our Utah mediation page. The post 5 Tips To Prepare For Mediation appeared first on Long Okura ..read more

In 2022, the Utah Legislature passed H.B. 243, which made amendments to Utah’s Regulatory Sandbox Program. Utah’s Sandbox program has developed significantly over the past few years and offers an opportunity for innovative businesses. The Sandbox is a way that businesses can introduce new ideas that are restricted by current regulations. Sandbox programs have allowed […] The post SANDBOX BUSINESS OPPORTUNITY FOR UTAH appeared first on Long Okura ..read more

Picture this, you’re sitting at home enjoying a nice cup of tea and getting ready to go pick up you kids from your ex-spouse. 7:15 rolls around and you get in your car and drive to their school for the exchange at 7:30. You have been exchanging the kids every other weekend, at the same […] The post Motion to Enforce v. Temporary Restraining Order appeared first on Long Okura ..read more

“What should I do if someone in my family is infected with COVID-19?” This is the question we are getting from clients. An important, inexpensive step you can take is to have Power of Attorneys. There’s a common misconception that a Power of Attorney (POA) is only necessary if you have a large estate, but assigning POA early allows for prompt solutions. The post Power of Attorney & Coronavirus: Essential Documents For You & Your Family appeared first on Long Okura ..read more

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2019 update: Just wanted to point out that there are a lot of new questions and answers on this blog entry. Comments toward the bottom apply to older versions of the code but still may help- just remember the code may have changed. Don’t forget that a few years ago, the court added the optional […] The post UPDATED FOR 2019 Standard Minimum Parent-Time: Utah Code 30-3-35 and 30-3-35.1 appeared first on Long Okura ..read more

It’s that time of year. Falling leaves, pumpkin spice, and Halloween school parades. With the fun also comes questions about Halloween parent-time. The questions arise because Halloween is treated differently than all of the other holidays outlined in Utah Code Ann. 30-3-35, which provides the default schedule for holiday parent-time. All of the other holidays […] The post Utah Code Holiday Parent-Time: Halloween appeared first on Long Okura ..read more

As you may have realized already in reading this blog, in Family Court in Utah, both parties are liable for the debts of the other party if the debt was incurred during marriage and is not a student loan. In other words, all marital debt will be added up, regardless of who incurred the debt, […] The post Creditors Can Sue You- Names Don’t Matter appeared first on Long Okura ..read more