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 […]
Research Shows People Who Marry In Mid Thirties Are More Likely To Divorce
We all get married thinking the person we are choosing will be the one we spend the rest of our lives with because of this we wait until we find the right one. Rarely do we take into consideration that things such as age or other factors may affect our life choice and end up […]
Is It Possible To Modify The Decree Of Divorce In Utah? (You May Be Surprised)
If you have gone through a divorce, and you are not satisfied with the outcome of the divorce decree, you have probably heard this numerous times, “Well, there is nothing you can do about it, as divorce decrees cannot be modified once they entered by the court.” But that is a downright myth, as you […]
Think You Cannot Afford Adoption? Here Are 4 Tips To Reduce The Costs Of Adopting A Child
Adopting a child is a wonderful yet costly experience. Many families in Salt Lake City and all across Utah, especially those who cannot conceive, daydream about adopting a child. But many are reluctant to do so because they think they cannot afford adoption. Unfortunately, adopting a child in Utah is not cheap, but many families […]
Can A Fiancée Or Fiancé Be Considered ‘Family’ Under Utah Law? What If They Share A Child?
Getting engaged and changing your status from “two individuals in love” to “fiancée” and “fiancé” can be an exciting experience for any couple. But being “engaged” is not a legally recognizable status unless your relationship meets certain requirements to be recognized as a marriage that has not been solemnized. Being engaged to someone is just […]
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 […]