What Happens When a Parenting Plan Fails
If a parent violates a court-ordered parenting plan, they risk being held in contempt of court. Furthermore, they could face custody and visitation consequences if the court considers it a serious enough issue. More specifically, a parent could be held in contempt of court for the following: Repeatedly violating visitation times Failing to return your […]
Understanding Guardianship in Utah
We all understand that minors need an adult appointed in their life to be responsible for them and their wellbeing. In most cases, these people will be their natural-born parents. In some cases, birth parents can no longer be responsible for their children. These reasons can include but are not limited to severe illness, disabilities, […]
5 Tips to Prepare for Mediation
It’s a long and challenging road to decide to get a divorce, but once it happens, you will need a detailed plan to ensure a smooth transition to the next chapter of your life. You will find that mediation can help in more ways than one. The goal of mediation is to reach an agreement […]
Differences in Divorce Actions
You never thought the day would come, but here you are facing the real-life decision of getting a divorce. This is certainly not a decision thought should be made rashly, in the heat of the moment, or on a whim. However, if after deliberative thought and careful reflection you have arrived at the conclusion that […]
How Long Does it Take to get Divorced?
Legal actions move much slower than you would anticipate, especially in light of the backlog courts are experiencing due to COVID-19. Have patience and understanding with your lawyer. They, too, want to have your case progress as timely as possible. Unfortunately, they are at the mercy of many different factors. Just how long will it […]
What Happens to My Children Should I Pass Away?
In hearing of the recent, horrific accidents that have occurred on Utah’s roadways during the last couple of weeks, my heart is heavy for the victims, their families, and loved ones left behind. So many lives were lost too early, some leaving children behind without parents. That brought to mind an important topic I would […]
Common Assets that are Hidden During a Divorce
Diving marital assets can be a cumbersome process that is prone to fighting and disagreements. Arguments usually arise when one partner feels that the other party does not have a legitimate claim to specific assets from the marriage. Unfortunately, this means that some assets will be “hidden” by failure to disclose these items or actively […]
Can I Reduce or Cancel Child Support in Utah?
The Office of Recovery Services (ORS) is an agency located within the Utah Department of Human Services. Within ORS, Child Support Services (CSS) is responsible for collecting child and medical support. They offer a wide range of services designed to help both children and parents dealing with family law-related issues. This includes vital aspects such […]
How to Avoid a Divorce Affecting your Career
Think back about how you felt when you were first getting married. As a hopeful couple with lots of great plans ahead, you probably never thought divorce would be in the future. However, time can surprise us and relationships can change for the worse. It may come to a point where issues between the married […]
Does Divorce=Bankruptcy?
It’s common for people to hear that other couples lose all their wealth after a divorce. They worry about going broke and having to file for bankruptcy. Hearing this can leave people questioning if they are exaggerating about losing a significant amount of assets in the divorce? Or if divorce leaves people in such dire […]