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Shared Parenting Post-Divorce May in Young Children’s Best Interests

There is a nice article posted on a child and family blog dated October 4, 2014 by Richard A. Warshak,…

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LGBT Parenting – Salt Lake City, Utah

From Huffington Post: As the election year progresses, many candidates in both parties and at every level will say it.…

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What to Do in Your Divorce Case – Vignettes from the Breakups of the Rich and Famous

Lesson #2: Put your children first Alright, let us review lesson #1, which I posted on November 30, 2015. Don’t…

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The Basic Anatomy of a Divorce Case in Utah

A divorce case, like every other type of civil lawsuit, must be started with a summons and complaint which is…

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Planning Now Cuts Back on Future Uncertainty – Salt Lake City, Utah

An old saying tells us that death and taxes are the only guarantees in life. While we know it’s inevitable,…

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New Utah Supreme Court Decision on Grandparents’ Rights (Or Lack Thereof)

The Utah Supreme Court recently decided the case of Jones v Jones, 2015 UT 84. I have previously posted on…

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What forms do I Need to Apply for Disability Benefits? – Sandy, Utah

When disability affects any member of a family, the financial impact can be great. Social Security disability program can provide monthly…

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Disability Rolls on the Decline (& What it May Mean For Entitlement Reform)

An article by Michael Hitzik in the L.A. Times on September 25, 2015 suggests the crisis in the social security…

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Help! I was Denied at the Initial Stage of the Disability Review! – Salt Lake City, Utah

Social Security disability benefits were created to help disabled Americans and their families by providing consistent income, vocational rehabilitation, and…

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Utah Moving Towards Medicaid Expansion?

Utah Republican lawmakers will meet behind closed doors today to be briefed on a proposal to expand Utah’s Medicaid program,…

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