Why We Choose Family Law
Burton Law is one of the few firms in Northern Utah focusing exclusively on family law. Our families are important to us and we know your family is important to you. We understand that the decisions made in the courtroom can greatly affect your entire life. We know there’s nothing more important than protecting the rights […]
Who Gets What In a Divorce?
During your divorce, you may wonder who gets what? How are premarital and marital assets divided? Division of Assets – A Rule of Thumb The general rule and there are always some exceptions, is that anything acquired during the marriage is marital property. General speaking, the division date for marital property is the date of entry of the […]
Who Gets Our Friends in the Divorce?
Throughout your marriage, you have most likely made friends along the way. You may have spent time with other couples and grown close to them over the years. So what happens to those relationships now that you are divorced? Who is “awarded” your friends? Common Reactions by Friends In many cases, nothing will change, your […]
Maintaining Dignity During a Divorce
Sometimes the fault of a failed marriage may fall more on one party than the other. Though it may be tempting to explain to others the cause for your divorce, it simply isn’t necessary. None of Your Business! It isn’t anyone’s business to know what led you and your spouse to divorce. You don’t have to reveal […]
Mediation Failed Over A Baseball
Generally, before a case can move toward a final resolution at trial, the parties have to attempt mediation. Mediation can be a wonderful tool in a disputed case and can often be very successful, however, it isn’t uncommon for parties to nearly come to an agreement but become gridlocked on one issue. It’s important to think logically […]
Spend Money Carefully During a Divorce
You’re considering getting divorced, or you are in the process of getting divorced. You finally have the opportunity to buy anything you want without being accountable to anyone….right? Wrong. It may seem like you have the freedom to go on a spending spree and not be accountable for your purchases. You may even think if you […]
We’re Rooting for You
At Burton Attorneys at Law, we have chosen to focus on only family-related matters. Although we have chosen this area of practice and excel at it, we have been asked: “Why family law?” We find joy in helping our clients with their family law matters. We feel a sense of accomplishment in helping people through some […]
Can My Marriage Be Saved?
You’re sitting in the lobby of an attorney’s office and that’s when you ask yourself, “Is there a chance my marriage can be saved?” Ultimately, you are the only person who can answer this difficult question. Not your family member, not your counselor, not your best friend, and not even your attorney. You are the one who […]
New Year = New Decree
With a fresh year approaching you are probably considering many resolutions. If one of those goals is a modification to your decree, we can help. People feel the need to modify their decree for many different reasons, here are a few examples: You or your ex have had a significant change in income. You or your […]
Christmas Parent Time (Fa-la-la-la following your decree)
The Christmas holiday is fast approaching, which means you may be wondering about your visitation over the Christmas break. As with most holidays, Christmas can be a time with strain over who has the children. Always refer to your decree for your visitation schedule, read it often and become familiar with what it says. If you […]