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Robinson v. Baggett
August 4, 2011
Courts may grant rule 60(b)(6) relief when a final decree directly conflicts with a trial court’s previous ruling, even when the moving party failed to raise all grounds in their first rule 60(b) motion.- Civil Appeals
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How do Utah courts determine tax exemption awards in divorce cases?Dole v. Dole
October 12, 2018
The court clarified that tax exemption awards under Utah Code section 78B-12-217 are discretionary case-by-case determinations based on statutory factors, not entitlements based on support payments or tax benefits.- Civil Appeals
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Can mutual mistake void a post-marital property agreement?Bergmann v. Bergmann
June 28, 2018
The court affirmed enforcement of a marital agreement where the husband failed to prove by clear and convincing evidence that both parties were mistaken about their legal obligations.- Civil Appeals
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- Utah Supreme Court
Can a timely memorandum cure an untimely Rule 59 motion?A.S. v. R.S.
November 14, 2017
Electronic filing deadlines are strictly enforced, and a supporting memorandum cannot cure an untimely Rule 59(e) motion.- Civil Appeals
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Dahl v. Dahl
August 27, 2015
The Utah Supreme Court clarified that spouses cannot shield marital property from equitable distribution by placing it in trusts, particularly when the settlor retains broad amendment powers.- Civil Appeals
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- Utah Court of Appeals
What does a hold harmless provision require in Utah divorce decrees?Gardner v. Gardner
December 28, 2012
Utah appellate courts will interpret hold harmless provisions in divorce decrees to require timely payments that prevent credit damage and other fiscal injury.- Family Law Appeals


