Bountiful Fathers Rights Attorney
Bountiful, settled in 1847, is one of the oldest continuously occupied communities in Utah, in southern Davis County. The Law Offices of Jolley & Jolley represent fathers in Bountiful and throughout Davis County in divorce, child custody, child support, paternity, and protective order matters.
If a Bountiful case does require a court hearing, it falls under Utah’s Second Judicial District Court, which covers Davis, Morgan, and Weber Counties. In practice, though, much of family law — the paperwork, negotiation, and mediation that resolve most cases — is handled without a courtroom appearance, and many hearings that do occur are held by video.
Bountiful is a short drive north of our Sandy office, and much of a case can also be handled remotely, so meeting with us is convenient either way. From the first conversation, our aim is to give a Bountiful father a clear picture of where he stands and a realistic plan for the next step.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where would my Bountiful divorce or custody case be heard?
Bountiful is in Davis County, so cases fall under Utah’s Second Judicial District, which also covers Morgan and Weber Counties. Many family law matters, though, are resolved through negotiation and mediation without a court hearing, and hearings that are needed are often held by video.
Does Utah law favor mothers over fathers in custody cases?
No. Utah decides custody by the best interests of the child, and the law does not prefer either parent because of gender. A father who is closely involved in his children’s lives stands on equal footing, and our job is to help make that involvement clear.
Can a father get equal parent-time in Utah?
Utah sets a minimum parent-time schedule and allows for more, up to equal time, depending on what serves the child’s best interests. Many involved Bountiful fathers are awarded substantial or equal parenting time.
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