In the case of divorce, generally, the court having jurisdiction of the divorce proceedings also determines who shall have custody of children from the marriage. (The authority to do so is considered part of the original jurisdiction of the court, and not as a new authority being conferred upon them.) Under the common statutory provision, the parents of a child born within a marriage are joint guardians of that child and the rights of both parents are equal--each parent has an equal right to the custody of the child when they separate. Like other aspects of family law, most law in this field is state rather than Federal.
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Courts in Utah |
Utah State falls under the 10th Circuit. The website for the appeals court for this circuit is www.ca10.uscourts.gov. Utah State has the following courts -
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Suggested Lawyers for Utah |
Johnson & Stone - Utah Divorce Lawyers
Utah divorce lawyers. E-mail attorney consultation plus extensive Utah divorce law online.
www.utah-divorce-lawyer.net
Utah Trial Lawyers - Complex Civil Cases
Larsen & Rico: Salt Lake City, Utah, trial lawyers emphasizing business, shareholder, fraud, construction, products liability, insurance, personal injury, trade secret and IP litigation.
larsenrico.com
Utah Legal Referral Services
Utah State Bar LRS
Salt Lake City, UT
(801)531-9077
(800)698-9077 (In state only)
Salt Lake, Box Elder, Cache, Weber, Summit, Tooele, Carbon and Washington Counties
Utah State Bar LRS
Salt Lake City, UT
(801)531-9077
(800)698-9077 (In state only)
Salt Lake, Box Elder, Cache, Weber, Summit, Tooele, Carbon and Washington Counties
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Legal Facts |
In 1998 there were 208 statewide general and limited jurisdiction trial court systems in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. About 9,065 full time authorized judges served in the 71 statewide trial court systems of general jurisdiction alone.
In 1998 there were 208 statewide general and limited jurisdiction trial court systems in the United States, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. About 9,065 full time authorized judges served in the 71 statewide trial court systems of general jurisdiction alone.
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Choosing a Lawyer |
Should you choose a large lawyer or a small lawyer:
The size of a law firm has no relation to how well your case will be taken up. A large law firm may seem well staffed and having a great office, but what you must see is whether they will take out enough time and effort towards your case. Large firms receive large cases that would figure above smaller cases in their priority list. A law firm with over 10 lawyers on its rolls can be considered a large firm.
Should you choose a large lawyer or a small lawyer:
The size of a law firm has no relation to how well your case will be taken up. A large law firm may seem well staffed and having a great office, but what you must see is whether they will take out enough time and effort towards your case. Large firms receive large cases that would figure above smaller cases in their priority list. A law firm with over 10 lawyers on its rolls can be considered a large firm.
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