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 […]
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 […]
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 […]
Tips for a Healthier Co-Parenting Schedule
Every parent wishes to spend most of their time with their children. However, once the marriage comes to a divorce, parents push even harder to be an integral part of their children’s lives. Many studies show how shared parenting should be standard for any child after a divorce. It’s clear that even after a divorce, […]
Rediscover Your Joy After a Divorce
Most can expect divorce to take a toll on both physical and mental health, which is why all of us need to find ways to deal with stress and other overwhelming emotions when we are adjusting to a new life. The following strategies can help you cope with the crippling stress of divorce by allowing […]
Can You Lose Child Custody for Failing to Pay Child Support?
Child support is an argumentative issue between divorcing parents. But once the court has ordered you to pay support, you are legally bound by this directive and must make all the payments until the order is terminated or modified. If you should not, there can be severe consequences, including jail. However, it’s extremely unlikely to […]
Parental Rights Termination FAQ
There are many responsibilities and rights to anyone who has a child. Parents have the obligatory responsibility to provide food, water, shelter, healthcare, and entertainment to their children. Education and religion are also important decisions that parents have the right to make for their children. These rights and responsibilities and how parents handle them are […]
The National Divorce Rate is Decreasing, Except for Utah
Local news station KUTV has recently reported that divorce rates have declined throughout the United States, except in New York and Utah. On average divorce rates are down by almost 20 percent. In Utah, divorce rates have slightly increased over the last 10 years by nearly 3 percent. Another interesting differential is that national marriages […]