Appealing Divorce Decree Utah

Summary

To appeal a divorce decree in utah, file a notice of appeal, pay fees, and submit an appellate brief within 30 days. Identify errors in the decree and gather supporting evidence. Consider consulting a local attorney for guidance.

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Decree of Divorce, I am appealing the terms of the decree
When appealing a Decree of Divorce in Utah, it's important to address specific issues you find problematic in the decree. Do you have legal representation, or are you handling this appeal on your own?
It depends what I need to do to appeal
Appealing a Decree of Divorce on your own can be challenging. Here are some crucial tips:
- Identify specific errors or unfair terms in the decree.
- Gather evidence supporting your appeal.
- Draft a clear and concise appellate brief.
Would you like to be connected to local lawyers for assistance with your appeal?
My ex wife showed me a signed decree dated 2 months ago that I was unaware of, I'm filing a motion to set aside and hiring at attorney to represent me, I need help with the motion to set aside
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Filing a motion to set aside a decree in Utah involves specific steps:
- File a motion with the court that issued the decree.
- Explain why you were unaware of the decree and provide supporting evidence.
- Comply with any deadlines for filing such a motion.
Have you gathered any evidence or documentation to support your claim of not being aware of the decree?
How long do I have to file the motion to set aside? The decree was signed by the judge on July 29th, I saw it for the first time September 30th
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In Utah, you generally have a limited time to file a motion to set aside a decree. For a motion based on lack of notice, you typically have 90 days from the date you became aware of the decree. Since you saw it on September 30th, you may still have time. Would you like guidance on finding an attorney to help with this?
I've attached the signed decree for review, also I have a question reguarding cause for the motion, if I can show that I was evicted from my previous residence prior to the decree being signed would that be cause enough to show that I wasn't given the proper documents since I was no longer at that address?
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Showing that you were evicted from your previous residence before the decree was signed could potentially support your claim that you didn't receive the proper documents. It's crucial to present evidence of the eviction and lack of notice. Would you like to be connected to local lawyers who can better assist you with your case?