Utah Supreme Court

Utah Supreme Court Case Challenges Constitutionality of State’s Adoption Laws

Andrea Smardon — Tue, 26 Mar 2013 23:12:47 +0000

The Utah Supreme Court heard arguments Tuesday on the appeal of Christopher Carlton, a Pennsylvania man whose baby was given up for adoption in Utah against his will.

Utah Supreme Court Holds Off on Returning Adopted Girl to Father

Andrea Smardon — Thu, 17 Jan 2013 00:13:12 +0000

South Carolina Army drill sergeant Terry Achane thought he would be reunited with his 2-year-old daughter in Provo Wednesday, but it didn’t turn out that way. The Utah Supreme Court put a temporary hold on a lower court judge’s order giving Achane custody of his daughter.

Achane’s daughter Teleah was placed for adoption at birth without his consent or knowledge. After months of litigation, Achane’s attorney Mark Wiser says his client was en route to Provo for a hearing in 4^th District Court where he expected to finally gain custody of his daughter.

KUER News Pod: Wednesday November 28, 2012

Brian Grimmett — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 22:28:33 +0000

Democratic candidates for Utah’s vacant senate seat square off in their only debate, the Utah Supreme Court finds parts of Utah’s adoption laws “constitutionally defective,” and Utah students get a new standardized test.

Utah Supreme Court Rules in Favor of Florida Father in Adoption Case

Andrea Smardon — Wed, 28 Nov 2012 16:51:09 +0000

The Utah Supreme Court has ruled in favor of a Florida father who did not want his daughter put up for adoption here. The Court found that Utah’s adoption law was "constitutionally defective" in this case.