Jessica is a mother of two who fled to Utah from Idaho to escape her abusive husband, Joseph. Joseph followed her to Utah, and because she was in such desperate financial need, she agreed to meet him on a public street where she though she would be safe. When she refused to roll down her […]
Marvin is a man with disabilities who wanted to attend LDS temple services as part of his religious beliefs. The staff of the Utah State Developmental Center, where Marvin lives, said they were unable to grant his request despite the fact that his treatment team approved the outings and the local congregation had offered to […]
Melissa was surprised when her ex-husband Brian called asking to spend time with their daughter Lily after a two-year absence. Three-year-old Lily no longer remembered Brian, but Melissa wanted to give them a chance to get to know each other again. After a few visits, Brian asked if he could take Lily on an overnight […]
Ruby is an elderly woman who asked Utah Legal Services for assistance drafting a will, living will, and special power of attorney before she underwent open heart surgery scheduled for the following week. Because this client was ill and needed these documents in place right away, the Utah Legal Services attorney visited Ruby in her […]