Supporting you through every step with strength and compassion
Divorce reshapes daily life in ways that affect everyone involved. The process often stirs up intense emotions, raises tough financial questions, and forces families to make significant decisions about the future. During times like this, having experienced legal guidance matters.
At Burton Family Attorneys, we provide a clear path forward when everything feels uncertain. Our attorneys combine compassionate support with a strong legal strategy to help you confidently move through divorce.
Divorce touches every part of your life — your family, finances, and future. You deserve strong protection for your rights and steady guidance through each step of the legal process.
You set the goals, and your legal strategy follows your priorities. With experienced support from Burton Family Attorneys behind you, you’ll reduce conflict, stay focused, and move forward with confidence. While your attorney manages the legal details, you concentrate on rebuilding your life and creating a stable future.
No matter how complex your situation — whether it involves significant assets, custody disputes, or contested issues — you have the power to face the process with clarity and trusted support from start to finish.
When you choose legal representation, you deserve clear communication, honest guidance, and strong advocacy at every step. With Burton Family Attorneys, you’ll stay informed through each stage of the process, so you always understand what’s happening and why.
You can rely on thorough preparation for every negotiation and hearing. Your case will move forward efficiently, and when necessary, your legal team will stand firm in court to protect your interests.
Every decision will focus on your goals and your family’s well-being, giving you the confidence to move through this process with clarity and strength.
Every case is different, but most divorce cases follow a timeline that looks like this:
We review your situation, explain your legal options, and build a strategy.
We file the divorce petition with the court and ensure the other party receives proper notice.
If needed, the court may issue temporary orders for custody, support, or use of property.
Both parties exchange information and attempt to settle contested issues.
Utah requires mediation for most divorces to encourage resolution outside of court.
If you reach an agreement, the court finalizes the divorce. If not, the case moves to trial for a judge’s decision.
Every divorce follows a legal process, but the reasons behind a marriage’s breakdown often shape the path forward. These personal challenges influence emotions, legal strategies, and the pace of the case.
Understanding the most common causes of divorce can help you see your situation more clearly and prepare for the steps ahead. While every story is different, many couples in Utah face similar issues that impact custody, finances, and family dynamics during divorce.
Infidelity often shatters trust and changes your relationship permanently. Discovering a partner’s affair often brings deep emotional pain and lasting damage that makes reconciliation feel out of reach.
In Utah, adultery may also affect your divorce case. If the affair impacts your family’s financial stability, it can influence custody decisions, alimony awards, and property division.
When your spouse leaves without warning or stops supporting the household, you may feel forced to file for divorce to protect yourself and your family.
Abandonment can involve physical absence or emotional withdrawal over time, leaving you to carry the responsibilities alone. In Utah, courts may view abandonment as fault, which can influence the outcome of your divorce decree.
Abuse — whether physical, emotional, or psychological — creates an unsafe and painful environment that no one should have to endure. If you’re experiencing cruelty in your marriage, Utah law gives you the right to seek protection and end the relationship safely.
Addiction puts intense pressure on your marriage by creating financial strain, breaking trust, and making the home environment unsafe for your children. If substance abuse affects parenting, Utah courts take it seriously. Ongoing addiction issues often influence custody and visitation decisions, especially when your child’s safety or well-being is at risk.
Most divorces take a few months, but complex or contested cases may take longer. Utah also has a mandatory 30-day waiting period before a divorce can be finalized, though courts sometimes waive it.
Many divorces settle through mediation and negotiation. Court appearances may be brief if you and your spouse agree on the major issues. Contested cases may require hearings or a trial.
Yes. If circumstances change significantly, you may request modifications to custody, support, or other orders.
A properly executed QDRO allows retirement benefits to be transferred without early withdrawal penalties. Taxes apply when funds are distributed in the future.
Divorce can feel overwhelming, but you don’t have to face it alone. The experienced team at Burton Family Attorneys will guide you through every stage with clarity, strength, and compassion.
Whether your case involves complex custody issues, financial concerns, or emotional challenges, we’ll protect your rights and help you build a more stable future.
Reach out today to schedule a consultation and get trusted legal support from a team that truly cares.