Burton Law Firm Offers Legal Assistance in Utah Child Support Issues

Ogden, Utah (July 25, 2013) – Burton Law Firm is providing legal counsel and representation for people facing Utah child support issues. These issues include financial assistance and child support modification. After a divorce or separation, it is the legal responsibility of an estranged parent to provide financial support to his or her child. Utah law […]

Utah Divorce Lawyers Help Clients Get Fair Spousal Support Settlements

Ogden, Utah (July 24, 2013) – The family law attorneys at Burton Law Firm are helping clients get fair spousal support settlements in Utah divorce cases. They provide personalized legal counsel and representation throughout the complex process. Under the law, a person may be obligated to provide financial support, or alimony, to his or her spouse […]

Couples Are To Be Cautious Of Online Divorce Programs

You probably know at least one couple that met online, but do you know any couples that got their divorce online?  It may sound strange, but a new program called Wevorce is attempting to corner the divorce market by offering a simplified online divorce solution that is cheaper than the in-person process. According to the […]

Common Reasons Why Couples Seek a Divorce

A study by an independent family therapy counselor found that poor lifestyle and financial planning were two main reasons that couples seeking a divorce. The study polled both married and divorced couples in hopes of pinpointing the biggest factors that lead to marital dissatisfaction and divorce. Marital Dissatisfaction Simply having an in-depth discussion about important […]

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 […]

How You Can Help Your Divorce Lawyer Do a Good Job

As soon as you’re certain that a divorce is imminent, it is of the utmost importance that you hire Burton Law Firm. We will help you to navigate through the tedious and often confusing divorce process. This process can be complex and may take a long time to work through, so it’s necessary that you’re able to […]

Why Do I Have To Pay Spousal Support?

It is quite difficult to accept the fact that although the marriage has ended, a person may still be required to make financial contributions to their ex-spouse for a significant period of time, if not permanently. Spousal support, also known as alimony, is often one of the most difficult issues faced in a divorce. There are many financial […]

Planning For A Divorce In Utah

Divorce may be one the most emotional things you can go through next to someone you love dying. Suddenly everything you have known for maybe years will be torn apart. Your home, your possessions, and worse, your children will have to suffer. Making the painful decision to get a divorce is very difficult, but sometimes there […]

The Dangers of Facebook in Child Custody Battles

Facebook has completely changed the way we share information, in both positive and negative ways.  It has allowed people to stay connected with old friends, but it has also allowed others to obtain information about us that we didn’t intend.  One area in which we are seeing the potential negative side effects of social media involves child custody. […]