Wiser and Wiser Family Law Attorneys

09/10/2026

Utah’s child-support rules for work-related child care change for orders a court enters or modifies after January 1, 2027. This article explains what changes, how the calculation works, when the award is $0, and what parents should do before January 2027.

Utah’s child-support rules for work-related child care change for orders a court enters or modifies after January 1, 2027. The statute keeps the old rule that parents share actual, reasonable work-related child care. It adds a second, table-based payment: a minimal child care award that the parent...

08/29/2026

Most Utah family-law motions do not land on a district judge’s desk first. They land on a domestic relations commissioner’s calendar. That single fact changes the clock. Mix the two and you file late, lose the right to reply, or walk into a hearing with an empty record. This post explains the two tracks, how you count the days, and what to do when an enforcement motion or a “request to submit” muddies the picture.

Commissioner vs. Judge: Which Utah Deadline Controls Your Utah Family-Law Filing? Most Utah family-law motions do not land on a district judge’s desk first. They land on a domestic relations commissioner’s calendar. That single fact changes the clock. Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 101 governs pap...

06/14/2026

In Utah family law proceedings—whether a divorce, alimony request, child support matter, or property division dispute—one document consistently proves to be among the most consequential: your Financial Declaration. Required under Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 26.1, this verified form provides the court with a detailed, sworn snapshot of your income, monthly expenses, assets, debts, and overall financial picture.

Submitting a complete, accurate, and well-documented Financial Declaration is not merely a box to check. It is a foundational element that shapes both settlement negotiations and litigation outcomes. Courts and experienced family law attorneys treat these declarations with the seriousness they deserve, and getting yours right can make a meaningful difference in your case.

Preparing a Financial Declaration that is thorough, accurate, strategically sound, and fully supported by documentation requires careful attention to detail and a deep understanding of what Utah courts expect. At the Law Office of Wiser & Wiser, we guide clients through every aspect of this process—from gathering and organizing the necessary records to presenting the information in a clear, credible manner that advances your objectives.

06/04/2026

In high-conflict Utah custody and parent-time disputes, few issues spark more intense debate than when a child begins resisting or refusing contact with one parent. These situations are frequently described as “parental alienation,” but the reality is far more nuanced, contested, and high-stakes than the label alone suggests.

In high-conflict Utah custody and parent-time disputes, few issues spark more intense debate than when a child begins resisting or refusing contact with one parent. These situations are frequently described as “parental alienation,” but the reality is far more nuanced, contested, and high-stakes...