Understanding Alimony Awards in Utah
One of the most important jobs a Utah divorce lawyer has is to help their client separate the emotional aspects of their case from the financial ones. For example, let’s say someone was wronged because their partner was unfaithful during their marriage. This obviously has a large emotional impact on their life and could lead […]
Things To Avoid When Co-Parenting
Co-parenting can be a difficult undertaking. This video provides examples of what kind of behaviors to avoid in order to provide the best situation for you and your children. Video Transcript: Title: Things to avoid when co-parenting How to Stop the Cycle of Negative Co-Parenting Is your co-parenting beginning to feel like an impossible battle? […]
Utah Residents Cite the Most Common Reasons for a Divorce
Utah residents cite the most common reasons for a divorce Whether you have been married and in a relationship for just a few years, or decades you know that couples can have their ups and downs. Although the overall rate of divorce has recently decreased, it is still interesting and helpful to know the main […]
Part 4 of 5 questions you should ask a Utah divorce attorney
This is the fourth part on our series of questions that may be relevant to your divorce case during your initial consultation. These are questions that are typically asked, or areas that are often confusing to newcomers to family law matters. Part I, Part II and Part III are currently available online. The final piece […]
Why you need a parenting plan in Utah
As a newly separated mom or dad, you may be questioning what your child’s living situations will be. More importantly, how you and any co-parent will make decisions on behalf of your child. Utah law requires that divorced couples looking for joint custody of their children draft a mutually created co-parenting plan. This document covers vital […]
How is Spousal Support Calculated?
Spousal support is essentially the same term as alimony, although that is a somewhat antiquated term. In Utah, awarding spousal support is determined by the court, and the terms are up to their discretion. The court will generally request a financial statement from both parties in order to determine several factors. This includes but is […]
How long will my Divorce Take?
It is important to keep in mind that no one can tell you with 100 percent accuracy how long your divorce will take. Each and every case is going to be different. However, an uncontested divorce is going to take less time, than a highly contentious marital split. An uncontested divorce occurs when both parties […]
Do I need a Prenuptial Agreement?
A common misconception is that prenuptial agreements are only for the wealthy. However, anyone who has any personal assets, liabilities, property, or children from a previous marriage should consider a prenuptial agreement. A prenuptial agreement clarifies the financial responsibilities of each party during the marriage and the distribution of property in case of divorce or death. […]
How Much Does a Utah Divorce Really Cost?
Many people want the bottom line. How much does a divorce in Utah really cost? Often, clients want an estimate of what their case is going to cost. Due to the unknown variables of every case, it’s simply impossible for an attorney to know what your case will cost. According to a recent survey, the cost of an average Utah […]
What Is a “Simple” Utah Divorce?
Often potential clients call and think they just need a quick appointment to understand the basic process of divorce. Phrases like “it’s a simple divorce”, “I don’t want this to go to court, we’ll just keep it civil” and “this should be an easy case” are spoken all too often during initial appointments. Often, parties believe […]