Legal insights and updates from our attorneys.
April 2, 2026
In 2026, the Utah Legislature passed bill S.B. 110, which will abolish common-law marriages in Utah beginning May 5, 2027. On or after May 5, 2027, Utah residents will no longer have the option to...
Read more →January 12, 2022
There are many reasons why an adult would want to be adopted by another adult. The parties may want legal recognition of an existing parent-child relationship which for one reason or another could...
Read more →December 30, 2021
The decision to get a divorce is a personal and significant decision, typically made after much thought and consideration over a long period of time. However, once made, the spouse seeking a divorce...
Read more →June 2, 2020
Parental rights are some of the most protected rights in American law. It makes sense then that, in most cases, each natural parent must receive notice of an adoption petition and an opportunity to...
Read more →June 25, 2019
In Utah, it is extremely difficult for an adoptee to obtain any records related to their birth or adoption—including the adoptee’s original birth certificate—because these records are sealed...
Read more →June 30, 2015
Going through a divorce can be one of the most stressful times of a person’s life. Skoubye Nielson Johansen & Baxter can help you through this difficult and emotional process. As parties move through...
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