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In the formal legal world, a court case that is dismissed with prejudice means that it is dismissed permanently. A case dismissed with prejudice is over and done with, once and for all, and can't be brought back to court. A case dismissed without prejudice means the opposite.

You can appeal a dismissal with prejudice. A dismissal with prejudice means that the case has been dismissed permanently and cannot be brought back to the same court. It is, in effect, a final judgment. However, that does not prevent you from appealing to a higher court.

If the motion to dismiss is convincing, you might have to present your own affidavits and documents to prove that the allegations did occur as you have described, or at least there is a question about the facts of the case as to whether or not what you have alleged actually happened.

The primary cause for a case to be dismissed with prejudice is that errors were made, often involving the defendant's constitutional rights, that can't be mitigated. A second frequent reason is if the defendant enters and successfully completes a diversion program.

Alimony is gender-neutral in Utah, meaning either spouse can request support during the divorce process.

Although cohabitation is not specifically prohibited in Utah, the law does little to encourage this practice. There are several issues potential and current cohabitants should consider before shacking up.