Common Family Law Myths
Myth #1: If my ex doesn’t pay child support, I don’t have to give them parent time. This is a myth we hear on a regular basis. It is human nature to feel when there is a negative action, there should be an immediate consequence. It may seem like common sense to withhold parent time […]
Children’s Bill of Rights
A family law matter can be emotional for all adults involved, but have you ever stopped to think what it’s like for a child? A family law matter can be equally, if not more, overwhelming for a child. It’s important to make sure children going through a matter such as a divorce or custody feels your full […]
Mediation: a Requirement or an Opportunity?
Mediation can be a helpful tool if both parties are willing to give the mediator the opportunity to offer their insight. Mediation has been beneficial in many cases; it can be a resource that can save the parties’ time and money. Too often, mediation is treated more like a requirement, and less like an opportunity to […]
Protecting Your Rights during Legal Separation
Like a divorce, a legal separation, or separate maintenance, as it is called in Utah, provides couples with the opportunity to live apart while dissolving their marital obligations to each other. The main difference between divorce and statutory separation is that the couple is still technically married and unable to remarry until the divorce becomes final. […]
Resolving Child Support Disputes
Disagreements regarding child support and payment issues send millions of cases into the court system every year. Parents may be unable to meet the financial obligations of the divorce decree or, for whatever reason, they may refuse to comply with the original court order. When child support issues arise, parents can reach an agreement through the courts […]
How To Correspond With Your Ex
The marriage is over, your decree is in place, you have made arrangements for custody with the court…. So now what? Once it’s all said and done, learning to communicate with your ex can be difficult. After your case is complete, you may want to cut ties, however, when children are involved it’s often not possible. Communicating […]
Help! My Ex Isn’t Following Our Decree!
If your ex isn’t following what is outlined in a decree or court order, they may be found in contempt. If a former spouse isn’t abiding by financial orders, you may be awarded a judgment, upon which you can execute assets of the non-complying individual. Take Steps Before Taking it to Court Although it can be […]
How to Tell Your Children You’re Getting Divorced
It’s never easy discussing divorce with your children, but children usually appreciate honesty from their parents. We’ve listed a few suggestions to help you handle the difficult task of breaking the news to your children. Tell them together. If possible, show the children you and your spouse are still united in making sure they are cared for. […]
Think Before You Post
Although it can be tempting to post your frustrations with the opposing party on social media sites such as Facebook… don’t! It may seem like a great sounding board to vent your frustrations, or even get back at the opposing party, but it can actually have negative consequences. Sometimes social media can give us a false sense […]
Answering Difficult Questions from Your Children After Divorce
Utah families that are facing divorce often have one primary concern: how to make the situation as positive for the children as possible. It’s important to begin to address these difficult questions as soon as you’re considering filing for divorce. As a partner in a couple that’s separating, you’ll have many emotions and questions yourself. It’s […]