Posts by Mark Zocher
Mediation requires full disclosure
Today I represented a client at mediation. The mediation did not result in a negotiated agreement that resolved the case. The mediator did a fine job. So why didn’t the case get resolved? The obvious, broad answer is that the parties were unable to reach a compromise, so the real underlying question is, what kept…
Read MoreHow to pay child support
Here is a problem we run into all the time: a parent pays the other parent child support with cash, in kind (with stuff like groceries, diapers, etc.) or a check without noting it is “child support.” Why is this a problem? Because if the receiving spouse then goes to the court or the Office of Recovery…
Read MoreWhy mediation works
Mediation is generally very successful in family law cases. It provides a safe forum for people to sit down and communicate respectfully regarding their concerns and desires, as well as to have their reality challenged if they are a bit off. The setting is confidential, so nothing that is said in mediation can be used…
Read MoreCrazy making behavior
In our community of family law practitioners, we have heard some local mental health treatment providers use the phrase, “crazy making behavior.” This phrase specifically refers to people who engage in behaviors that make you want to go crazy because they don’t make sense, they are irrational, etc. There are many reasons that a party…
Read MoreGiving up parental rights for adoption in Utah
I recently received the following request for information fromk a potential client: In the State of Utah, how long do the birth parents have before terminating their parental right after the birth of the child? In other words, how long after the birth of a child can the biological parents voluntarily can you buy ativan in india…
Read MorePreserving Father’s Rights
There is a saying I learned from a fellow lawyer that I often quote, likely even on other blog posts I’ve done: “If you sit on your rights, you stand to lose them.” Truer words were never spoken when stated in the context of an unmarried father protecting his parental rights and filing a paternity petition…
Read More“I don’t understand zero”
There is a saying going around our community of family law practitioners that was started by a domestic commissioner here, “I don’t understand zero.” A parent will be hauled into court for failure to pay child support. The parent will say that they have lost their job, or their income has been reduced for some…
Read MoreFree Legal Clinic October 25, 2011, 6:00 – 8:30 p.m.
NEWSRELEASE October 5, 2011 UVU’S LEGAL STUDIES PROGRAM TO SPONSOR FREE LEGAL CLINIC Through a joint effort between Utah Valley University’s Legal Studies Program and the local legal community, those in need of legal services will be able to receive free legal advice at a clinic scheduled for Oct. 25 in the UVU Library. “This…
Read MoreUpdated manual on Utah Marriage & Divorce Laws
I just posted over on my How to Use a Lawyer blog about just finding that Steve Averett updated his Utah Marriage & Divorce Laws to the 2010 statute.
Read MoreHow to avoid a divorce by not getting married
From a facebook post: For all of you single ladies who are in such a hurry to get married, here’s a quick piece of Biblical advice: Ruth waited patiently for her mate, Boaz. While waiting on your Boaz don’t settle for ANY of his relatives: Brokeaz, Poaz, Lyinaz, Cheatinaz, Dumbaz, Cheapaz, Lockedupaz, Goodfornothinaz, Lazyaz or…
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