Jason F. Barnes
The Law Offices of Jason F. Barnes, P.C.The Law Offices of Jason F. Barnes, P.C. (also d.b.a. The Adoption Law Firm) is located in Utah, and provide a wide range of legal services. When you start the process, you will have many questions, some of which should only be answered by an attorney. The Law Offices of Jason F. Barnes, P.C. provides a comfortable yet professional atmosphere, meeting personally with each client, promptly addressing questions and concerns, and striving to make the process as smooth and as stress-free as possible. ============================================================ Get help quickly and get the job done right the first time! Highly focused and experienced in the areas of: 1. Family law and divorce- all aspects of, including: a. Divorce, Separate, Annulment b. Guardianship c. Paternity, custody, child support, visitation d. Alimony e. Property division f. Retirement division (QDROs, government, military and private retirements) g. Modifications to decrees and orders of the court 2. Adoptions, all aspects of (d.b.a. "The Adoption Law Firm"; Jason F. Barnes was president of the Utah Adoption Council in 2009-2010). 3. Mediation services in family law and other areas (Jason F. Barnes is a Court Rostered Mediator and also a Court Rostered Domestic Mediator). 4. Business- formation, succession planning and transactions. HOURS: - Monday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Tuesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Wednesday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Thursday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Friday 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. - Saturday closed - Sunday closed
- Family Law
- Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law
- Divorce
- Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce
- Arbitration & Mediation
- Business Arbitration, Consumer Arbitration, Family Arbitration
- Business Law
- Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
- Adoption
- Guardianships
- Mediation Services
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- Utah
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- English: Spoken, Written
- ADR Court Rostered Mediator
- Utah State Court
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- Jason F. Barnes is qualified by the Utah State Courts to perform mediation and is specifically qualified on the ADR Court Roster to provide Divorce Mediation.
- President
- Utah Adoption Council, A Non-Profit Organization
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- President Elect 2007-2008 and Adviser to President 2009-2010
- President and Director
- Legal Research Services, A Non-Profit Organization
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- Legal Research Assistant
- University of Wyoming, College of Law
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- Research assistant to Law Professor Arthur R. Gaudio.
- University of Wyoming College of Law
- J.D. (2002) | Family law, Business, Taxation, and Bankruptcy
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- University of Utah
- B.S. (1997) | Business, Finance with an emphasis in investing
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- Utah State Bar # 09425
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- Utah Council on Conflict Resolution
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- Weber County Bar Assocaition
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- Family Law Section of the Utah State Bar
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- Davis County Bar Association
- President
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- Utah Adoption Council
- Member (and past President)
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- Chapter 13 Bankruptcy: Determining the Appropriate Fair Market Value
- Utah State Bar Association
- "Procedures for terminating parental rights" & "Offering the Different Adoption Options", Adoption Law: From Start to Finish, Utah
- National Business Institute
- "The Adoption Process: A checklist guide" and "Stepparent, Relative and Other Adoptions: Procedural Nuances", Adoption Law Made Simple, Hampton Inn- Downtown Salt Lake City
- National Business Insitute
- The Essentials of Adoption Law; Adoption Fees/Budgets; Following Ethical Guidelines in Adoption Law, Adoption Law: Start to Finish, Salt Lake City, Utah
- National Business Institute
- The Essentials of Adoption Law; Adoption Fees/Budgets; Following Ethical Guidelines in Adoption Law, Adoption Law, Salt Lake City, Utah
- National Business Institute
- The Essentials of Adoption Law; Following Ethical Guidelines in Adoption Law, Adoption Law: Start to Finish, Salt Lake City, Utah
- NBI
- Q. Can I adopt my sisters unborn baby?
- A: Hello that is exciting news for you and your spouse, I am sure. If you are asking if you can file the adoption case online with the court instead of going in-person to the court clerk's office, then I am not aware of a pro se party (i.e. someone who is not represented by an attorney) being able to do so, like an attorney who can file a court case over the internet, using one of the court-approved court filing services. Just so you are aware, this type of adoption, if done without an adoption agency, is called a direct private placement adoption (or an independent adoption). Because there is no adoption agency involved, these cases are very complicated, and although you can represent yourself ("pro se"), it is not advisable, especially when it comes to these types of cases. You are welcome to contact our office and have a free consultation. As a side note, termination cases can be joined with adoption cases in District Court, but they have to be properly plead.
- Q. Is there a US citizen requirement for adopting a stepchild?
- A: Great question. We have some answers. Give us a call 801-546-3874 and ask to speak with Attorney Jason Barnes.
- Q. My son wants his stepfather to adopt him, but my son and I are Native American. Can we still file for ourselves in Utah?
- A: Hello. ICWA is applicable and very complicated when it comes to adoption cases, and the forms on the court's website are for basic adoptions. Honestly, I am surprised that the court's website has adoption forms at all, as there are many varieties of adoption cases and overall they are complicated. If done wrong, the decree could be overturned. Unfortunately, people are lulled into a false sense of security because they received the forms from the court, but the court cannot give legal advice, nor are they aware of all the facts and helping you make decisions based upon your particular fact pattern.
