Child Custody & Child Support Lawyers in Southern Utah

When it comes to child custody and child support, you need an experienced lawyer who will fight for what’s best for your children and ensure that your parental rights are protected. At Weekes Law, our skilled attorneys are here to provide compassionate, personalized legal services for families in need throughout Southern Utah, including St. George, Cedar City, and surrounding areas. Whether you’re dealing with child custody disputes, support modification, or enforcement, we’re here to guide you through every step. We proudly serve clients across the State of Utah, offering compassionate, skilled legal counsel to ensure the best interests of you and your children are protected.

Whether you are navigating a custody dispute, seeking a child support modification, or need help enforcing a court order, our experienced attorneys are here to guide you through the complexities of family law.

Why Choose Weekes Law?

Experienced Representation

Child custody issues are profoundly important and complicated. Based in Southern Utah, our experienced family law attorneys understand the emotional and financial stress that comes with child custody and child support cases in St. George, Cedar City, and throughout the region. With years of practice, our attorneys are well-versed in Utah family law and are committed to helping you navigate the legal complexities with confidence and clarity and achieving the best possible outcome.

Compassionate and Personalized Approach

Every family is different, and we take the time to understand your unique situation. Our attorneys work closely with you to create solutions tailored to your needs, with your child’s best interest at heart.

Transparent Legal Fees

We believe in transparency, which means no hidden fees. We offer free 15-minute consultations, or a paid consultation for a more detailed discussion, and we provide upfront pricing for any legal services we offer.

 

Our Child Custody Services
Serving All of Southern Utah & Statewide

Legal Custody, Physical Custody, and Parenting Plans
In a child custody case, there are two types of custody: legal and physical. Legal custody involves the right to make decisions about the child’s upbringing, while physical custody involves where the child lives. We’ll help you understand the different types of custody and how they apply to your case.

Our attorneys assist with:

  • Establishing legal and physical custody arrangements
  • Crafting fair parenting plans that suit both parents and children
  • Modifying custody arrangements when necessary
  • Enforcing existing custody orders

Our Child Support Services

Fair Child Support Calculations and Enforcement
Child support is an essential part of ensuring your child’s financial needs are met. Our team will work to ensure a fair calculation of child support based on your income and the needs of your child.

We offer assistance with:

  • Initial child support calculations
  • Modifications of existing child support agreements
  • Enforcement of child support orders

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Navigating child custody and child support matters can be overwhelming. Contact us today for a free 15-minute consultation, or schedule a paid consultation for a more detailed discussion. We're here to help you secure the best outcome for you and your child.

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Divorce Process in Utah

In Utah, the divorce process involves several steps and requires adherence to specific laws and regulations. The state recognizes both no-fault and fault-based grounds for divorce, and the process is designed to address issues such as property division, child custody, and spousal support.

Divorce Process

  1. Filing for Divorce The divorce process begins with the filing of a Petition for Divorce. This document is submitted to the district court in the county where either spouse resides. The petitioner must serve the respondent with the divorce papers, formally notifying them of the divorce proceedings.

  2. Responding to the Petition Once served, the respondent has 21 days (if residing in Utah) or 30 days (if residing outside Utah) to file a response. Failure to respond within the designated timeframe may result in a default judgment, granting the petitioner the terms they requested in the petition.

  3. Temporary Orders Either party can request temporary orders to address immediate concerns such as child custody, support, and property division. These orders are in effect until the final divorce decree is issued and are intended to provide stability during the divorce process.

  4. Mediation Utah requires mediation for most divorce cases. A neutral third-party mediator assists the couple in negotiating and resolving disputes outside of court. If mediation is unsuccessful, the case proceeds to trial.

  5. Trial If mediation does not result in an agreement, the divorce case goes to trial. A judge hears evidence and makes decisions on contested issues, such as asset division, custody, and support.

  6. Finalizing the Divorce Once all issues are resolved, the judge signs the final divorce decree. This legal document outlines the terms of the divorce, including property division, custody arrangements, and support obligations. The divorce is legally finalized when this decree is issued.

For more information on Utah Divorce, a free initial consultation is your best next step. 

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Utah Divorce FAQs

Child support in Utah is based on a formula that can easily be calculated if the income of both spouses is known. You can use the calculator at Office of Recovery Services locate at Office of Recovery Services  – (utah.gov).

Your property will be categorized as either a non-maritital asset or a marital asset. If the property was acquired during the marriage it will generally be a martial asset.

Each party will receive their separate property. Marital property will generally be divided equitably. 

Alimony is a remedy awarded to help a financially weaker spouse become self-sufficient. In Utah alimony is discretionary and is not awarded in every case. Factors that a court will consider in determining if alimony should be awarded and if so how much includes: 

  • Income and financial resources of both parties
  • Age
  • Emotional & physical condition of each party
  • Standard of living during the marriage
  • Length of the marriage
Other factors can impact alimony such as “cause” such as an affair during marriage, cohabitation after divorce and employment.

Each party typically is responsible for his or her own legal expenses and costs associated with divorce. In some case, the court may award attorney’s fees.

In Utah if the divorce is contested (an answer is filed), then mediation is required. In some cases more than one mediation will be necessary to resolve all the issues.

For more information on Utah Divorce, a free initial consultation is your best next step. 

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