Family Law Services

Child Custody Lawyer
Salt Lake City, Utah

Let our Salt Lake City child custody lawyers guide you to a secure, child-centered custody agreement, avoiding the uncertainty of court.

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Divorce is frequently hardest on children. Not only do they feel the effects of the anger and hurt their parents experience, but they also can end up as pawns in the game of chess their parents play. It is always better for you and your spouse to come to an agreement on custody of your children. If you cannot, the Utah courts are forced to decide based on the best interests of the children, which may or may not be what you want. Our Salt Lake City child custody lawyers can negotiate with your spouse and his or her attorney, on your behalf, to determine which of you will have custody of your children.

At Brown Family Law, we understand how important your children are to you, and we want to make this transition as easy as possible for all of you. We encourage you and your spouse to come to an agreement on the custody of your children.

WHAT OUR CLIENTS SAY AND WHY

Check out what some of our real life clients had to say about working with Brown Family Law

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Amy Arnold
Amy Arnold
Brown Family Law really cares about their clients! Ray goes above and beyond to make sure you know what is going on and understand each step of the process. He'll answer each question honestly so you have a realistic expectation of the outcome. I hope to never need his services again, but if I do, he is the only one I'll work with. Thanks Ray!
Response from the owner: Amy, grateful Ray gave you straight answers and helped you so well.
Ryan C
Ryan C
Brown Family Law is an excellent choice for those in need of Family Law services. I was so overwhelmed when searching but they made the process very understandable and somewhat comforting. Ray and Carren were amazing! The communication couldn’t have been better. Thank you Ray, Carren and Brown Family Law for helping me through one of the most stressful events I’ll ever endure. I couldn’t have done it without you!
Response from the owner: So grateful for your recommendation, Ryan. Thank you.
curtis turnbull
curtis turnbull
Thank you very much for the personal attention, preparation, caring, counseling, and understanding. Divorce is difficult, especially with family, yet you held our hand through the entire process and helped us. Thank you.
Response from the owner: Curtis, thank you for your kind words.
Candy Anderson
Candy Anderson
Ray Hingson and his paralegal and team are top notch! I have nothing but all amazing things to say about them! Not only was Ray Hingson and his paralegal amazing at getting me what I needed in my divorce they far beyond exceeded my expectations! Will use in the future if needed but that’s doubtful because of everything they did for me. Thank you thank you thank you!
Response from the owner: So glad Ray and Carren served you well, Candy.
Kiki Neal
Kiki Neal
I called a number of attorneys in order to get a divorce. Most would call once and then not return phone calls. It was entirely frustrating. When I called Nathaniel at Brown Family Law, everything was easy. He and Carren were friendly and personable and, most importantly, quick and efficient. It took a total of eight weeks and two days and blammo! I was divorced.
Response from the owner: Kiki, thank you for your recommendation.
Karen Meneses
Karen Meneses
Great attorneys who care about their clients!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Karen.
Eric Brown (Creeksidechiro)
Eric Brown (Creeksidechiro)
Nathaniel was a great and answered all my questions and I am confident we’re heading in the right direction.
Response from the owner: Thank you and we're glad Nathaniel has been so good at giving you the answers you need.
Lexi Payne
Lexi Payne
Nathaniel is amazing at family law! Highly recommended checking them out!
Response from the owner: Thank you, Lexi.
Aaron Wilde
Aaron Wilde
I have worked closely with Marco Brown and Nathaniel Garrabrandt in many capacities. I refer family, friends, and clients to Brown Family Law because I know they will be taken care of by attorneys that understand the law and know how to effectively advocate for their clients. Highly recommended!
Response from the owner: Aaron, thank you. We appreciate your trust.
Brandon Ross
Brandon Ross
I can't say enough good about this group. At the end of the day, Ray Hingson went out of his way to make everything run smooth. Even though the other firm encouraged and allowed them to use character assassination as a tactic, Ray stayed above the fray and made sure things were fair for both parties. If you want integrity and fairness for everyone involved these are your guys.
Response from the owner: Brandon, thank you for the recommendation. Glad Ray was able to help you.
Stavros Makris
Stavros Makris
Tarl Johnson was incredible! He was professional, thorough, and explained everything in a way I could easily understand. I left the meeting confident and informed. Highly recommend!!!!
Response from the owner: Thank you for your kind words.
Jamie
Jamie
Andrew Christensen was an amazing advocate. He had my best interests in mind, he listened, kept me informed, made time for me, and had all the answers. No detail escaped his notice. He saved me time and money and I felt taken care of. I highly recommend Andrew to anyone.
Response from the owner: Jamie, so glad Andrew was able to help you.
Mindy Eddy
Mindy Eddy
I would absolutely recommend Brown Family Law. In my situation, I paid the consulting fee and met with an attorney. In this meeting, the attorney was very kind and honest. After going through the details of my concerns, he informed me that it was highly likely that taking my concerns to court would cost more than what I'd see back. He also offered to refund the original consulting fee. I felt heard and trusted the advice he provided and decided to not move forward. I felt so much better after just talking with him even though the outcome wasn't what I wanted. At least I know now and am not constantly wondering. Thank you Brown Family Law for giving me peace of mind and for being so trustworthy.
Response from the owner: Mindy, thank you and glad Clay made you feel heard.
jaiden mauder
jaiden mauder
Daniel young was absolutely fantastic to work with and I would highly recommend him.
Response from the owner: Jaiden, glad Daniel was able to help you with your case. Thank you for your recommendation.
Aaron Dahle
Aaron Dahle
Great to work with, thanks for everything
Response from the owner: Aaron, glad we could help.
Maili Marsden
Maili Marsden
Nathaniel and his team were incredible to work with! They were extremely thorough, responsive to my questions and kept me informed the whole time. I would highly recommend Nathaniel or anyone at Brown Family Law if you’re going through a divorce.
Response from the owner: So glad Nathaniel was able to serve you through your divorce.
Shaun Jorgensen
Shaun Jorgensen
Best attorney ever. They were so helpful and responsive
Response from the owner: Thank you, Shaun.
Rachell McConkie
Rachell McConkie
Highly recommend working with this group. Professional and communicative.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Rachell.
Carol Peacock
Carol Peacock
So grateful for Nathaniel and his paralegal Carren for helping me get thru my divorce, they were so professional, and kept in contact to update me twice weekly. I would highly recommend them.
Response from the owner: Carol, thank you. Glad Nathaniel and Carren helped you.
David Kenney
David Kenney
Anne-Grayson was wonderful to work with very understanding
Response from the owner: Thank you, David.
Anthony Neumann
Anthony Neumann
Would like to shoutout Andrew Christensen for a smooth and easy process throughout the divorcé process. Andrew was always quick to respond and definitely has your best interests In mind. I would highly recommend you let Andrew represent you for anything in regards to family law! Thank you for everything Andrew! You’re the best!!
Response from the owner: Anthony, thank you for the recomnendation, and we're happy Andrew served you well.
J W
J W
Had a zoom video consultation with Daniel today, he was amazing. Where the divorce was completed a few years ago and now modifications need to happen regarding custody and how far apart the parents can live, Daniel put us at ease as to what can be done, and what were the proper steps. He provided many example scenarios so we could have a much better understanding as to how things would or could happen. He answered each question with great detail. Very grateful for Daniel
Response from the owner: Thank you.
Kayla Paige Berry
Kayla Paige Berry
Met with Daniel and he was amazing. He answered every single question I had and never made me feel dumb for the questions I was asking. He made things very easy to understand and follow. So grateful! Keep up the great work!
Response from the owner: Kayla, thank you and so glad Daniel was able to answer your questions and help you.
Mariposa S
Mariposa S
Daniel Young and Carren Levitt from Brown Family law have been very kind to me during my court process. It’s been a lengthy process and during this process, one of my grandchildren needed surgery. They were very thoughtful and kind and sent flowers to her. I have a cognitive delay, They have been very kind and compassionate and patient with me. The whole staff is truly been kind.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Mariposa. Glad Carren and Daniel took such good care of you.
Chris Giotbanni
Chris Giotbanni
Had an excellent experience with the staff here. Sofie and Andy are great to talk to. Nice and they know a lot. You can tell they know how to win.
Response from the owner: Chris, glad we were able to take care of you. Thank you.
Jacob Mellick
Jacob Mellick
Dani is amazing and easy to work with. Would definitely recommend working with her.
Response from the owner: Jacob, thank you.
Bella Tess
Bella Tess
Dani is amazing! Her communication is awesome.
Response from the owner: Yes, Dani is. Glad she communicated so well with you.
Kyle Schroeder
Kyle Schroeder
Brown Family Law was a very effective, communicative and hard-working representation in my recent case.They were transparent and responsive to my questions and concerns.Kim, Marco and their team were the best group of attorneys to have in my corner.Hopefully I'll never need a Family Law Attorney again, but if I do, I'll be calling Brown Family Law.
Response from the owner: Kyle, glad we could help. Kim enjoyed helping you with your case.
kaipo hurtt
kaipo hurtt
Daniel has been AMAZING to work with. Goes out of his way to what whatever you need.
Response from the owner: Glad Daniel served you well. Thank you for your recommendation.
Linzi Garner
Linzi Garner
Dani is great to work with! She responds quickly and is reliable. She knows her stuff!
Response from the owner: Linzi, thank you for your kind words about Dani. Glad she was able to help you with your case.
John Holland
John Holland
They are very efficient and Ray was exceptionally efficient, helpful and caring. I definitely recommend them.
Response from the owner: John, we're glad Ray served you so well. Thank you for your kind words.
McCray Jensen
McCray Jensen
Sophie was an amazing person to work with. She helped walk me through many of my concerns I had in a clear and concise manner. She regularly followed and reached out with me, making me feel like not just another number.
Response from the owner: Thank you, and so glad Sophie communicated so well with you.
Michael Eschrich
Michael Eschrich
Ray did an outstanding job. Would highly recommend.
Response from the owner: Michael, glad Ray did such a good job for you.
Ariel Bezoski
Ariel Bezoski
Had an hour consultation. Answered all the questions I had, explained everything in an understandable way and followed up.
Response from the owner: Glad we were able to help, Ariel.
Bill C
Bill C
Carren and Jason were very helpful and quick to respond to my questions and concerns as we worked through my divorce, I would recommend them to anyone.
Response from the owner: Thank you, Bill.
James Herrera
James Herrera
I cannot say enough good things about Brown Family Law. Amy was my attorney and she was great! She always listened and responded quickly. Thanks to her, my case was resolved quickly. Thank you, Amy.
Response from the owner: Glad Amy communicated so well with you, James.
Jace Morris
Jace Morris
Fast and kept me involved. Very professional team.
Response from the owner: Jace, thank you.
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Compassionate Advocacy: Ensuring the Best Interests of Your Children.

Salt Lake City Lawyers Handling Custody Battles

Child custody breaks down into two different areas: physical custody and legal custody. Physical custody is determined by which parent the child spends the most time with or where he or she legally resides. Legal custody is each parent’s ability to make life decisions for the child, such as medical care, school, and religious teachings. Parents may share these responsibilities through joint custody, or one parent may have sole legal and physical custody while the other has parent-time, also referred to as visitation.

Factors that will be considered by the courts in awarding custody include:

  • Which parent cares for the child the majority of the time
  • Which parent is most willing to facilitate the relationship with the other parent
  • Each parent’s employment
  • Each parent’s living situation
  • Whether a parent has remarried
  • Which parent can offer the most stable environment during and after the transition

While we recommend that you and your spouse come to an agreement, we understand there are times when this cannot happen. In these situations, our experienced Salt Lake City child custody lawyers will fight for what is best for you and your children.

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We're Child Advocacy-Focused

At Brown Family Law, we know that when we make children’s well-being a priority, their parents do better, too.

At Brown Family Law, we know that when we make children’s well-being a priority, their parents do better, too.

At Brown Family Law, we know that when we make children’s well-being a priority, their parents do better, too.

At Brown Family Law, we know that when we make children’s well-being a priority, their parents do better, too.