Paternity Rights

3 Things You Didn’t Know About Paternity Rights

Many fathers do not understand fully the rights and obligations they have under the law when it comes to paternity. Here are three things you didn't know about paternity rights that will help take away some of the uncertainty surrounding paternity rights: 1. When a mother is unmarried at the time of birth of a [...]

March 27th, 2017 | Read More

Assets in Childs name
Boat Accident

What To Do If You Are Involved In A Boat Accident

There are many things that can be done to prevent a boat accident. Maintaining a safe boating speed, looking out for danger and keeping a safe distance from other boats are some of the things that can be done to avoid a boat accident. However, even if you exercise caution, you can still be involved [...]

March 17th, 2017 | Read More

Fathers Rights

Unmarried, Soon-to-be Fathers Have Rights to the Baby too.

Fathers have Rights What happens if a boyfriend and girlfriend have sex and get pregnant? Well, we’re obviously not talking about the biological changes. We’re attorneys, not doctors. Down the road they’ll have to face the difficult decision as to what they are going to do about the baby. Hopefully, everything is cordial and it [...]

February 28th, 2017 | Read More

Protective Order

3 Ways a Protective Order Can Help You

If you are worried about your personal safety, the safety of a building or the safety of patrons within your establishment, it may be time to file for a protective order. Also known as a restraining order, the Howard, Lewis & Petersen Provo Family Law Attorney office can assist with filing such an order. When [...]

February 6th, 2017 | Read More

DUI arrest

How a DUI arrest can affect you and your family.

Have you been arrested for a DUI? If so, the next thing you need to do is call the Howard, Lewis & Petersen Provo Criminal Law Attorney office. A DUI is a serious offense and can cause multiple problems for you and your family. Here are some of the ways you're entire family will suffer [...]

January 27th, 2017 | Read More

Prenuptial and Postnuptial

Prenuptial and Postnuptial: The differences and why you should have one.

Prenuptial and Postnuptial: The differences and why you should have one. Years ago, the idea of a prenuptial agreement came across as taboo. Some thought of it as preparing for failure. This, however, is not an accurate assessment. It is no different from insuring a home for fire or flooding. It's not that you want [...]

January 20th, 2017 | Read More

Amending trust

Amending a non-charitable, irrevocable trust.

An irrevocable trust is a type of trust instrument that cannot be changed. Many people set up irrevocable trusts. There are many reasons for doing so. Many revocable trusts become irrevocable upon the death of the grantor. However, as is often the case, even the best laid plans may evolve and change over time. Occasionally, [...]

January 9th, 2017 | Read More

Dispute Traffic Law

4 Ways to Dispute Traffic Violations

UTAH TRAFFIC OFFENSE ATTORNEY JAKE GUNTER. CALL/TXT (801) 373-6345 So you were pulled over and cited for a traffic violation? Not only can these be frustrating but traffic violations can become expensive as well. Not only will it cost the fine, but also if your insurance company finds out about it your insurance rates may [...]

January 5th, 2017 | Read More

Extending parent time

Extended Parent Time Schedule

For many years, the minimum parent time schedule for children over the age of 5 remained the same. Unless the parents agreed otherwise, the non-custodial parent was entitled to parent time one weekday evening each week beginning either when the child was dismissed from school or at 5:30 p.m. and ending at 8:30 and every [...]

December 29th, 2016 | Read More