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 […]
Can text messages be used in my divorce case?
Communication via text, social media, email and more can have a serious impact on your case. This video will give you several tips and things to be aware of when communicating with an opposing party. Video Transcript: Title: Can text messages be used in my divorce case? The danger of communication in your divorce or […]
Does it matter who files for divorce first in Utah?
Over the years of serving the local community, we have found that many people are concerned if there are any benefits to being the first one to file for a divorce. In a technical sense, it does not truly matter who is the first to file for dissolution. We say this because the divorce process will […]
Have you ever heard of the phrase “pit bull” attorney?
Perhaps you have heard someone say that they want an attorney who is a “pit bull”. Undoubtedly when someone says this they mean that they want an attorney who isn’t afraid to fight for their rights. Images arise in their head of someone going after opposing counsel with an unwavering sense of dedication to their […]
How to Help Keep your Child Custody Case on Track
In a perfect world, your family law custody attorney and you should be working as a team for the same goal. When children are involved the stakes can be particularly high, so it is important that you help keep your case on track. This doesn’t just mean keeping things moving as quickly as possible, it also means […]
Things your Family Law Attorney Can do for you
For some people, the prospect of working with an attorney for legal issues comes naturally. For others, attorneys may seem cold, or intimidating and may even consider handling the legal issue on their own. While we can completely understand this sentiment (especially if this is your first time needing an attorney) it might not be […]
What if My Lawyer and Opposing Counsel Are Friends?
You may notice at some point in your case, your attorney and the opposing counsel seem to be on friendly terms. While this can seem alarming, in most cases it’s completely normal. Most of us have a preconceived notion about attorneys. You think you need a bull dog who doesn’t get along with anyone, right? […]
How to Derail Your Attorney (part 4 of 4)
In the three previous articles we discussed ways you can derail your attorney on your case. In this article we will do an overview of the three articles and summarize the areas that have proven to be detrimental to your case and can quickly derail your attorney. SUMMING IT UP: 1. Misrepresentation It’s important to […]
How to Derail Your Attorney (part 3 of 4)
Continuing our 4-part series, the following are some ways you can quickly derail your attorney from effectively representing you and your interests. 5. Unrealistic Expectations Your attorney is there to fight for you and your best interests, but that doesn’t always mean you are sure to win everything. No family law matter is a guarantee, so although your […]
How to Derail Your Attorney (part 2 of 4)
The following are some more ways you can quickly derail your attorney from effectively representing you and your interests. 3. Delay When it comes to family law, delaying is rarely beneficial to your case. In fact, in some instances it can hurt your case. If you drag your feet or become unresponsive, your case can become stalled. […]