Going through a divorce is one of the more stressful and complicated experiences an individual can endure. It completely changes everything you had envisioned your life being, leaving a sense of confusion and despair. Divorce requires handling legal and financial matters; it also requires handling emotional and mental issues that can be too much to bear. In the chaos, it is easy to take the focus off the...
In a perfect world, couples that share children and are divorced or separated would remain living close to each other. Living in different homes is difficult enough for kids, let alone a completely different state. Despite this, life happens, and life sometimes takes one or both parents away. Do you and your ex share custody of your children, but one of you is moving to another state? Thankfully there are...
Having a family, becoming a parent, and raising children is a dream many people wish to achieve. But, what happens when you and your spouse decide to divorce? The honor, privilege, and responsibility of being a parent are far from over. When parents share legal or physical custody of their children, Utah law requires couples to have a parenting plan in place. As parents, you know the specific needs of your...
After your divorce is finalized and as time moves on, you might decide that the terms spelled out in your divorce decree no longer work for you, your ex-spouse, or your children. Or, perhaps, you have never been 100% happy with the terms of your divorce. Thankfully, divorce decrees are not set in stone and can be modified. Read more below to find out how divorce agreements can be...
When a couple divorces, their property, and other assets are divided between the two of them. The same goes for their debts. Many divorcing couples put the majority of their focus on what they will take instead of which debts they may be left responsible for paying them. In many cases, debts are just as important as assets, if not more. Learn more about dividing debts in a divorce...
Establishing paternity as soon as possible is incredibly important for some women or couples expecting a baby. There are many reasons why determining paternity at the earliest time is crucial, though most reasons are incredibly personal. Whether you are unsure who the biological father is, you are merely wanting to plan for the future, or need to sort out complex personal relationships, the sooner you...
High-conflict divorce is one of the more stressful events you can experience in life. The rollercoaster of emotions you feel is exhausting. Regardless of who filed for divorce, you or your spouse, you may be feeling depressed and experiencing a dark mental state. The end of a significant relationship can leave you feeling defeated and deflated. It’s important to know how to handle these feelings. All...
Regardless of whether your divorce is uncontested or contested, you will find yourself in at least one mediation session. Mediation is about finding solutions and common ground. Mediation gives couples a unique opportunity to listen to their partner and gain perspective from their spouse’s unique point of view. Mediation can help couples effectively communicate with one another and provides an...