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Once the judge has signed the final decree following mediation or trial, you are legally divorced. At this point, you should obtain a copy of the finalized decree for your records. Note that you must file any appeals to the judge's decision within 30 days.

Infidelity rarely alters the outcome of a divorce in any significant way. However, when the court divides marital property and awards alimony, adultery may help tip the scales in favor of the non-offending party. Utah courts are instructed to consider all relevant facts and equitable circumstances.

A: Anyone (?Plaintiff?) can use Small Claims Court to sue another person or company (?Defendant?) for any reason as long as the claim is for $11,000 or less. A Small Claims Court judgment must be an amount of money; the judgment cannot order the Defendant to do something such as return personal property.

Is physically, emotionally, or sexually abusive or cruel toward the child. Uses drugs or alcohol ?habitually? or ?excessively? (i.e. substance addiction). Repeatedly or continuously fails to give the child proper food, education, clothing, housing, or to meet their other needs.

If the existing court order hasn't been changed, then it is illegal to deny the non-custodial parent visitation. Although it is rare for courts to completely deny visitation, if a court is satisfied that safety is an issue, the court can deny child visitation.

In addition to filing the answer with the court, the defendant must deliver a copy of the answer to the other party (or their attorney, if they are represented by an attorney). The defendant can email, mail or hand deliver the answer. Utah Rule of Civil Procedure 5 governs the service of an answer.