motion to modify child support – Binding the Law

28 July 2017

Utah Court of Appeals affirms denial of motion to cancel alimony and child support; reverses dismissal of a post-conviction relief petition; remands denial of a worker’s compensation claim for analysis under correct legal standard; affirms consecutive sentences; and issues two other decisions.

by William Gaskill

30 April 2015

In a busy day, Utah Court of Appeals finds no error in refusal to appoint Spanish speaking counsel; orders new trial in a case where a jury instruction which lowered mens rea requirement from willful to reckless; holds district court must look to totality of the circumstances in case where a former NBA player wants to lower his child support payments; holds district court must independently determine if a prenuptial agreement is fraudulent; affirms a child sex abuse conviction; and issues 7 other decisions

by William Gaskill