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. […]
How Utah Deals With Paternity Questions
Paternity questions are an important part of family law in Utah. Motherhood is generally easy to establish. In certain cases, though, fatherhood may be more complex to determine. When you’re facing questions related to paternity, it’s important to seek legal counsel. The following reference explores the issue from a prospective father’s point of view, to help […]
Mothers Are Becoming Primary Breadwinners
Parents face many decisions regarding what is best for their children. One such decision is who will be the child’s primary caregiver. Many families traditionally choose to have the mother of the family stay home while the father pursues a professional career. Recently, more families have been choosing to put their children in daycare so […]
Consider A Postnuptial Agreement
A rising trend in the nation is the postnuptial agreement. Unlike a prenuptial agreement, which most people are familiar with, a postnuptial agreement is configured and signed after marriage. Like a prenuptial agreement, a postnuptial outlines how assets will be divided if the couple decides to divorce. Generally, postnuptial agreements are created by couples who plan […]