Mediation As A First Step

Nobody plans on divorce. Divorces are emotional and can get complicated. There are disputes over who gets what property and whether or not alimony will be paid. If children are involved, it can truly get messy. Disputes over legal and physical custody of a child can become heated. In Utah, state law requires couples filing […]

Understanding the Types of Child Custody

When you begin a divorce process, the situation is not likely to be an enjoyable one. When children are involved, the process becomes even more emotional. We understand that there may be some things you’ve never had to think of before when it comes to custody of a child. After all, nobody plans divorces in […]

Fathers In Utah Receive Less Time With Children Than In Other States

When going through divorce your biggest worry is your children and when and how often you will see them. While you may not for whatever reason want to interact with the other parent your time with your children is sacred and you never want to miss out. Unfortunately, recent statistics have found via a new […]

A Guide To Divorce Mediation In Utah (FAQs About Mediation Answered By Lawyers)

If you are currently getting divorced or are on the brink of filing for dissolution of marriage in Utah, the thought about resolving your disputes through mediation has probably crossed your mind. But each time you think about mediation, it does not sound like the best route to take, right? This is because you, like […]

Domestic Violence and Divorce. What happens?

When there is any sort of court proceedings in Utah generally the two different courts, civil and criminal tend to be kept as two different entities. However, in some very particular cases, they do overlap. One of these instances is where there are claims of domestic violence made by either a male or a female […]