FILED War 2 Ron D. Wilkinson (5558) ‘The Heritage Building 1815 Bast 800 South Orem, UT 84097 ‘Telephone: (801) 225-6040 Facsimile: (801) 225-6041 \grtorney for Respdndent : INTHE FOURTE UTAH. COUNTY, STATE OF UTAH, JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT OF AMERICAN FORK DISTRICT " BRIAN WOLFERTS, |pINDINGS OF FACT, CONCLUSIONS OF LAW, AND ORDER OF MODIFICATION ! Petitioner, vs. , SONJA WOLFERTS, Case No.: 074100003 Commissioner: Thomas R, Patton Respondent, ‘Judge: Christine S. Johnson ‘This matter comes before the Court on May st, 2010 and May 12, 2010, pursuant to the court, The Petitioner was present, ale 55(b) evidentiary hearing previously ordered by the C Carolyn ‘on, The Respondent was also present, represented by | represented by RonD. Wilkins Howard, Toe Guardian od Ltem, Kelly Petron, was also present, The Court, having heard the | vasou tetinonies and epuents oe? counsel, and for good cause appearing, finds and \ orders as follows:FINDINGS OF FACT 1, Ms. Wolfe's testimony demonstrated a thinly veiled, hostile manner. Ms. ‘Wolfer’s was relisctant to cooperate with answering simple questions and had to be admonished | ‘on more than one occasion to answer questions. t 2 The Court finds Ms. Wolfert’s manner ymusual in @ courtroom setting where most | parties attempt to} put their best foot forward and be cooperative ‘and compliant in court. 4, Consistent withthe opinions ofthe experts inthis manner, Ms, Wolfers testimony and demeanor demonstrated that she is not cooperative in other manners 4. Ms, Wolters testimony isnot credible, Ms, Wolfe's testified that she was cooperative, but thisis beled by the Court’ expesinoe as well as by fhe testimony ofr. Dlakelock, Ms, Dredge, and Ms. Jensen who all testified that Ms, Wolfers was not cooperative, 5. Sandea Dredge, is en unbiased and ereible witness and the Court finds her manner to be deliberate and contemplative. 6. Mis. Dredge was deliberative and contemplative in all of her answers. 7, Ms. Dredge firmly believes that her duty isto preserve the relationship that both dren and assist the parents in working together to resolve the parents ave with their ci numerous issue that have arisen. 4g, Ms. Dredge testified hat Ms, Wolfs wes not rele and not cooperative | 9, Kayden Jensen is an unbiased and credible witness.| i 1 | Ms, Jensen, Administrative Director for the Family Academy (hereinafter times to offer § 10. ‘ACAFS), expressed on the stand a desize to assist both parents and was reluctant at aay testimony that would be perosived as damaging to her ongoing relationship with either party. {IL Ms. emo ti et inet ofthe ile nin and ans ssh revties. | | 49, Ms. Jensen credibly testified that she believed to one-tundred percent (100%) Geraint” that Respondent cosched the children, edibly testified that sho was concerned that Respondent repeatedly 13. Ms. Jensen fetus toate to alachedule, 14, _Ms. Jensen: credibly testified that | that she “burned dad out on being flexible becanse ‘of how flexible she demanded him to be.” |rensen credibly testified that Respondent's coaching of the children and her Respondent demanded flexibility to the point 15. Ms. Sexi hd ham affects on the children. Ms! Jensen credibly testified that Respondent's coaching of the children was 16. emotional abuse. ‘Mid Jensen credibly testified that the Respondent failed to be insightful as to her : W. | pehaviors and that Ps I i, Di Harold Blakelook 19, Dr Bilakelock, the Court appointed phrents and make a fur assessment regarding the titiones was abetter ability to meet the children’s needs. jaa oredible witness with no manifest bis. custody evaluator, demonstrated a desire 10 + work with both. est interests of the children.