FROM THE SECOND DISTRICT COMMISSIONERS RE: RESUMPTION OF IN-PERSON HEARINGS WHEN: We are currently contemplating returning to in-person court on September 1, 2021. In-person court can resume if the courts are in Yellow as long as appropriate precautions are taken. If the virus count prompts a return to Red, in-person hearings will only take place...
The Association of Family and Conciliation Courts recently published some useful tools to help those sharing custody this holiday season. For the full Roadmap, visit their file here. "1. PLAN EARLY: If there is one piece of advice you take away from these guidelines, it has to be this one. If there was ever a holiday season that could not be...
Utah State Courts have provided resources for individuals who are anticipating filing for divorce, in the process of divorce, or trying to figure out ways to best co-parent all while following state health guidelines and court orders. "Co-parenting during COVID-19: Co-parenting is often the most challenging part of divorce and a crisis like the...
Below is a recent communication from the Second District court commissioners regarding the division of COVID-19 stimulus checks. While the communication is from the Second District, district court commissioners generally take similar positions. COVID-19 STIMULUS FUNDS As parties have begun receiving money pursuant to the federal stimulus package,...
The Benefits of Hiring a Licensed Paralegal Practitioner During the COVID-19 Pandemic During this time of not only heightened emotions, there is also an increased financial concern for those dealing with their family law issues and how to proceed in a direction that will work for the immediate needs of their families and their future. What is a...
In Utah’s First, Second, Third and Fourth Judicial District Courts, domestic commissioners are the frontline of family law cases rather than judges. Commissioners are judicial officers, who handle divorce, custody, separation, paternity, and grandparent visitation cases. They review documents filed with the court, hold hearings, review the...
On March 19, 2020, leaders of AAML and AFCC came together to develop the following guide for parents who are divorced or separated: BE HEALTHY. Comply with all CDC and local and state guidelines and model good behavior for your children with intensive hand washing, wiping down surfaces and other objects that are frequently touched, and...
There should be no deviation from the normal parent-time schedule unless the child or someone in the child's home has tested positive for COVID-19. If that is the case, the primary custodial parent should provide documentation of the positive COVID-19 to the noncustodial parent within 24 hours. If positive, parent-time with the noncustodial...
On March 27, 2020, the CARES Act was passed, a $2 trillion stimulus package for individuals, families and businesses. For individuals and families, the Act includes, among other things, payments to individuals and families, expansion of unemployment coverage, changes to student loan repayment, and changes to retirement account rules. Below are a...
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In November 2025, we had the privilege of celebrating our Legacy and Founding Partners of Clyde Snow & Sessions. Our Legacy Partners have played a pivotal role in shaping Clyde Snow & Sessions into the law firm it is today. Their contributions have not only...
Clyde Snow & Sessions is thrilled to share that our firm has been recognized as a 2026 Best Law Firms in America by Best Lawyers. We are honored to receive acknowledgment in the following categories: Eugene, Oregon Tier 2 in Natural Resources Law Salt Lake City,...
This October, one thing scarier than ghosts and goblins is the growing wave of pay transparency laws creeping across the country, threatening to unearth compensation secrets long kept buried. Federal legislation, which died in previous years, has been resurrected and...
Tax Cuts Leave Open Recordkeeping Questions for Employers The recently enacted “One Big Beautiful Bill Act” introduces significant changes to the federal tax code, affecting green energy, estate planning, employment taxes, and more. The “No Tax on Tips” and “No Tax on...
Clyde Snow & Sessions, P.C. is proud to announce that 14 of our attorneys have been recognized in the 2025 edition of Mountain States Super Lawyers. This honor highlights attorneys who have demonstrated exceptional professional achievement and peer recognition in...