When two parents decide to divorce, one of the most challenging things to figure out is what will happen to their children. Child custody arrangements can be very complex, and there are a few different types that you need to be aware of. This blog post will discuss the four most common types of child custody arrangements: joint legal custody, sole legal custody, joint physical custody, and sole physical...
Military members and their spouses can file for a divorce in many ways, including the state where the nonmilitary spouse resides, the state where the military member is stationed, or the state where the military member claims legal residency. Though military divorce follows the most common divorce procedures as civilians, there are some noticeable differences. Active duty military is protected under...
Legal custody is not an everyday topic, nor thought of for that matter until it affects your life either directly or indirectly. However, once you dive into the subject, you will find many different terms to describe your rights. These rights can be different from case to case. Below we will go over the basics of legal custody to help you understand what each category means. Legal Custody Legal...
Navigating a divorce can be overwhelming and stressful for everyone involved, especially when children are in the equation. Custody and visitation issues are extremely sensitive and complicated, and determining who gets custody of your children is a serious matter that the courts do not take lightly. So, which parent will get custody of your children? Continue reading to learn more. The Basics of Child...
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...
Your divorce is finalized and now you are trying to pick up your life after this process. One of the biggest and most heart-wrenching parts of divorce is losing custody of a child. The thought of not being able to see them whenever you like is a tremendous burden. Even after a divorce, a very healthy and fulfilling relationship can be attained with your child or children. Honoring the court order...