Archive
Posts Tagged ‘heterosexual marriage’
Parenting After Divorce (AND during marriage!)
Today I read an Opinion piece in the New York Times, and it’s so good, I think it deserves a spot in my blog for ya’ll to read. This article is just about parenting after divorce, but gives some insight into How NOT to Get Divorced. I particularly encourage all those who have an iron grip on what they believe their “rights” are with custody. You might be cutting off your nose to spite your face.
Categories: bio dads, constitutional rights of fathers, divorce, family law general, growing up, law general, Learning New Things, Parenting, paternity/child custody, That's Life
Tags: being an adult, bio dads, child custody, crazy, division of labor, divorce, family, fathers rights, good news for families, heterosexual marriage, life after divorce, mothers rights, parent time, reality bites, stress, thriving, utah family law
Recent Posts
Archives
Blogroll
- Pro Say Legal Solutions Pro Say provides legal counseling, document prep, etc., using an “unbundled”
Idaho Law
- Idaho Child Support Calculator Software! This is an online subscription child support calculation software for the state of Idaho. It’s a subscription site, but it does have a 14 day free trial option available.
- Idaho Child Support Guidelines This is a pretty lengthy PDF document, but scroll to the bottom…it has a table with child support amounts already calculated based on total income of both parties.
- Idaho Child Support Services LOTS of good information regarding getting a child support order, enforcing it, modifying it, and forms to do all these things on your own.
- Idaho Court Rules (Civil Procedure, etc.) This page has links to ALL of the various court rules in the state of Idaho
- Idaho District Courts Self-Help Website This is Idaho’s page with free forms/information about handling your own case without a lawyer.
- Idaho Legal Aid Legal Aid provides service for low income individuals within the State of Idaho.
- Idaho State Bar website Find a lawyer licensed in Idaho.
- Idaho State Statutes
My Links
- CAPSA–Logan, UT Domestic Violence Shelter CAPSA provides emergency services for victims of domestic abuse. Serving Cache County specifically.
- CLIMB Wyoming CLIMB Wyoming is an organization whose goal is to help single mothers become better educated and able to support themselves and their families.
- Club Inc. This is a non-profit in Idaho Falls that helps low income people get into housing. Take a look if you need this type of assistance in that part of the world.
- Department of Defense Manpower Data Single Record Request A Military Service Affidavit is required in all civil court filings. It has to do with complying with the Servicemembers Civil Relief Act. THIS SITE NOW REQUIRES A LOGIN. Message me if you’d like me to pull a document for you with my login.
- Facing Facts: BPDfamily.com This is a great site with pertinent information that can be used in dealing with an ex (or spouse or child) who has borderline personality disorder. Solid information.
- FTC Free Credit Report Info You’re entitled to get a free copy of your credit report from all three big credit bureaus in the U.S. once a year. Here’s the government link with info about that and how to get yours.
- Housing Authority/County of Salt Lake (UTAH) Directions to help with housing assistance in Salt Lake County, Utah.
- Idaho Housing and Finance This page has Idaho specific information regarding HOW to get HUD to help you with a rental.
- Innovative Divorce Solutions, aka Todd Wetsel, mediator Todd is another great, low-cost mediator who knows what he’s doing and it won’t cost you your firstborn to go through mediation.
- Kathy Elton Consulting Kathy is a mediator I’ve used before. I like her style, and I like her prices :). Additionally, her website has a blog that has good information regarding mediation (required by law in all UT divorces.)
- Leaving the Law A blog about finding life after being a lawyer…I need to read through all of these posts.
- Low Income Housing US This page is a clearinghouse for subsidized/low income rental housing information in all 50 states.
- Military Divorce Guide Covers military divorce, retirement, SBP, VA disability, Servicemembers Civil Relief Act, etc. This link is to a blog produced by an attorney in Colorado, so all of the information may or may not be applicable in Utah law.
- My Facebook Page If you’re on Facebook, visit and Like my page!
- My Linkedin profile
- Pro Say Legal Solutions Pro Say provides legal counseling, document prep, etc., using an “unbundled” concept–kind of a pay as you go, pay for only what you need. They are a fantastic option for those who need help with their legal issues, but can’t afford to hire a lawy
- School Monsters: Domestic Violence, Legal Corruption, and Brokenness April has been designated National Child Abuse Prevention Month in the United States dating back to 1983. Always relevant info on protecting our kids from abuse by others.
- Technology Safety Useful blog about staying safe with all the new technology that makes us vulnerable to unwanted contact (like stalking.)
- The Family Place This is a great organization in Cache Valley dedicated to supporting families–ALL families. Take a look. Use their services. Maybe donate to them…
- University of Wyoming College of Law My alma mater. . .A highly underappreciated law school, that is an EXCELLENT value for the money.
- US Department of Housing and Urban Development HUD if federal assistance for housing. Click on the “states info” at the top of the home page to find specific information.
- US Immigration Info for Victims of Abuse This is the US federal government’s website for getting an immigration petition started if one is a victim of domestic abuse. The law is the Violence Against Women Act (VAWA), but it covers anyone who is a victim of abuse.
- Utah Dispute Resolution (UDR) UDR does free and low-cost mediation for low and middle income Utah residents. You’re required to mediate in family cases…here’s a low or no-cost option.
- Web Page Translation Tool! Si tu necesitas esta pagina translado en un otra lengua, como Espanol, usa esta enlace web. If you need to translate this page into another language, use this link and follow the directions.
Utah Law
- Timpanogas Legal Center (TLC) Timp Legal provides assistance to otherwise unrepresented people in their domestic cases. They have a document clinic where they can help you draft your documents, skype/facetime with you, and generally hold your hand when you need it.
- UCA 30-3-35.1–the New optional statutory parent time schedule This is a relatively new statutory Utah parent time schedule that creates joint physical custody between the parents by adding a couple of overnights per week to the otherwise (non)custodial parent’s time.
- Utah Child Support Calculation for Self-Employed persons This is the law of how to calculate child support when the obligor parent is self-employed.
- Utah Child Support Calculator
- Utah Courts Self-Help page If you absolutely insist on not hiring a lawyer, this page has forms that can be used to file actions in the court in Utah.
- Utah Dispute Resolution (UDR) UDR does free and low-cost mediation for low and middle income Utah residents. You’re required to mediate in family cases…here’s a low or no-cost option.
- Utah Divorce Education classes online Utah requires these classes be taken by anyone getting divorced with children. This is an online option to the in person classes.
- Utah Legal Services Utah Legal Services provides free legal representation in certain cases, particularly domestic violence situations. They’ve got a lot of good info on the site, even if they can’t take your case.
- Utah Minimum Visitation Schedule/Kids 5-18 yrs
- Utah Minimum Visitation Schedule/Kids Under 5 years
- Utah Rules of Juvenile Court Procedure The rules governing juvenile court differ from regular district court. They are found here.
- Utah State Bar webpage Find a lawyer licensed in Utah.
- Utah State Courts Website Mediation Information Information about what the requirement is for mediating, as well as links to mediators that work in the various counties in the state.
- Utah State Statutes
- Utah Visitation Relocation Statute There is statute that spells out what the minimum visitation should be when a parent relocates after a divorce/custody decree is entered. That’s HERE. Remember–these are MINIMUMS.
Wyoming Law
- UW College of Law Family and Child Legal Advocacy Clinic UW Legal Services/Family and Children Advocacy Program provide free legal services to those who meet certain criteria, on a first-come/first-served basis. Contact info is at the bottom of the page.
- Wyoming Child Support Calculator This is the link from the Wyoming Courts website.
- Wyoming Court Rules–all of them The link goes to the Wyoming courts website, and has all the court rules, including civil and criminal procedure.
- Wyoming Home Support This site gives info on enforcing a child support order in Wyoming, among other things.
- Wyoming State Bar Low Income Options This link takes you to options for free and reduced cost legal assistance in Wyoming.
- Wyoming State Bar website Find a lawyer licensed in Wyoming.
- Wyoming State Statutes
- Wyoming Supreme Court Self-Help Center Forms to use if you choose not to use a lawyer in your family law case.
- Wyoming Supreme Court website
Join 269 other subscribers
All these Things that I have Done...
anxiety bio dads constitutional rights of fathers criminal law depression divorce divorce modification domestic violence family law general GAD growing up HELP law general law practice law school lawyer Learning New Things MDD mental health mental illness Money & Finances Parenting paternity/child custody personal safety planning school That's Life Uncategorized victims issues wrongful conviction
PTA Mom to Lady Lawyer 