Salt Lake City Personal Injury Law Blog

Ending a marriage means changing a number of aspects in multiple people's lives. When parents are going through divorce, they have even more concerns than those without children. Child custody and support payments are often at the forefront of the decisions that need making, and the outcomes can depend heavily on the details of each case.

Because children often benefit more from having relationships with both parents, many Utah residents are likely open to the idea of joint custody. Of course, reaching the terms of this arrangement may not be easy, and at this time, joint custody is not the standard accepted arrangement in the state. As a result, parents will need to work together or go through court proceedings to decide on joint custody or other feasible agreements.

For many Utah parents, the hardest part of their divorce cases may have been learning the terms of their custody orders. It is common for parents to have a set idea of how they want the child custody arrangements to look, but the court may not always agree with their arguments. If parents are unhappy with the order or experience a change in circumstances, they may have reason to seek modifications.

In order to obtain a change to the custody order, a valid reason must exist. One reason for a possible alteration is if one parent is planning to move from the area. If the move will result in the current agreement no longer working, the court may consider a change. However, they will also look at the reason the parent is moving and whether changes to the agreement will disrupt the child's life.

Many people feel lost at some point in their lives. Some individuals may feel particularly lost after having DUI charges brought against them. They may wonder how they ended up in this situation and how they will be able to address it as best as possible. Fortunately, assistance is available for parties in this type of predicament.

One man in Utah may currently be experiencing these feelings after allegedly being involved in an injury-causing accident. Reports stated that the man was driving a vehicle when he traveled into a construction area. His vehicle hit one of the workers, which resulting in that individual suffering injuries to his face and brain. Additional information on the injuries were not given, but it was noted that he was in stable condition when taken to the hospital.

Often, when accused in any type of scenario, individuals have an instinctual reaction to defend themselves. This instinct can especially come in handy when a person has been accused of DUI. While it may not be the best course of action to start talking at the time of the arrest, reviewing criminal defense options may prove wise for court hearings.

One woman in Utah will undoubtedly want to defend against allegations for drunk driving that were recently brought against her. The charges stem from a single-vehicle accident that led to the injury of a 4-year-old child. It was unclear what exactly may have led to the accident, but the woman reportedly lost control of the vehicle and it left the road, which caused the vehicle to turn onto its side.