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Understanding Hourly Billing in Family Law Firms: How It Works and How It is Calculated

Understanding Hourly Billing in Family Law Firms: How It Works and How It is Calculated

Author name: Fontenot Law, P.C.

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Understanding Hourly Billing in Family Law Firms: How It Works and How It is Calculated

In the realm of family law, navigating legal proceedings can be emotionally and financially taxing. From divorce to child custody battles, individuals seek the guidance of family law firms to navigate these complex issues. One crucial aspect of engaging legal services is understanding how billing works, particularly in terms of family law hourly billing. In […]

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How Do Courts Handle Estate Litigation Cases That Center Around Undue Influence?

Beneficiaries who claim that the testator, the decedent who left behind the estate, was the victim of undue influence have the “burden of proof” in litigation cases. The burden of proof means that the party seeking to prove a fact in court must demonstrate the facts are legally established. In other words, the plaintiff that

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How Do Courts Address Breach of Fiduciary Duty in Trust Litigation?

Utah law states that an individual who has a fiduciary duty shall act in the best interests of the beneficiaries of the trust. A fiduciary – also called a trustee – must administer trust assets so they do not favor or exclude any beneficiaries. However, there are times when beneficiaries feel a breach of fiduciary

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Should You Plead Adultery As Grounds For a Utah Divorce? Do You Have the Proper Evidence of Adultery?

In order to be divorced in Utah, a party must plead and prove a ground by a preponderance of the evidence. The Utah Code states ten grounds for divorce, which is found here: Utah Code 30-3-1(3). The most commonly pleaded ground for divorce is “irreconcilable differences.” However, it is still an option for a party to plead

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