It is really as simple as this, in today’s world, you should expect anything you post online could potentially be used against you in a pending divorce or custody proceeding. This seems pretty straight forward yet we still get many clients on both sides of a divorce who fail to appreciate the role their social media posts can have on their…
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5 Tips in Preparing for Divorce
So you decided to go through with divorce. No doubt you have many questions and chief Utah Divorce Lawyer | Source: gracebriskie.com among them are what steps can you take to prepare yourself and improve your legal standing in starting the divorce process. When a client walks through our door who hasn’t been served with divorce papers yet or is…
Seeking Mediation Earlier than Later
Divorce gets messy, we all know that, we’ve heard the horror stories and we probably can all relate to a little bit of the vindictive nature that we often see come out in separating couples. However, after the initial decision to get divorced the smartest thing to do is get to the negotiating table as soon as possible, especially in…
Study Shows Longer Deployments Lead to Higher Divorce Rates
The RAND Corporation recently released a study showing, not surprisingly, that longer deployments overseas in the military lead to higher rates of divorce. The study was commissioned by the U.S. Department of Justice. Other past studies made similar conclusions showing a higher rate of divorce for veterans. There is little doubt, and most of us probably assumed any ways, that…
Likelihood of Divorce Decreases the More Siblings You Have
Today, in USA Today, an interesting article was published regarding a study about the correlation between the number of siblings you have and the likelihood of divorce. The study was conducted at Ohio State University and found that individuals who have more than 1 or 2 siblings are less likely to divorce than those who are single children or those…
Legal Custody and Divorce in Utah
Physical Custody and Legal Custody There are two types of custody in Utah: physical and legal. Physical custody is a little bit easier to understand for most people than legal custody, and even the statutes relating to legal custody are a bit vague. The Utah Code defines legal custody as follows: The sharing of the rights, privileges, duties, and powers…
Getting an Annulment in Utah is a Difficult Process
A lot of people in a struggling marriage want to get an annulment rather than a divorce because they believe there is a certain stigma that comes with divorce. That may be the case depending on your culture, religion, or other circumstances. The problem is that getting an annulment is much more difficult than getting a divorce. Divorce can be…
Modification and Temporary Orders in Utah
Common Reasons to Modify a Divorce Decree After a divorce decree has been entered chances are something is going to change in your life or your ex’s that could warrant a modification of the decree. There are a few things that we see time and again that people want to change in their divorce decree. Changing the decree to lower…
Salt Lake City Divorce Lawyer | Utah Custody Attorney
Salcido Law Firm is the place to start when searching for the right Salt Lake City Divorce Lawyer or Utah Custody Attorney for you. Many people each month call our team of experienced divorce lawyers and mediators to help them resolve their disputes. It is no big secret that divorce and other family law matters are some of the most…
Understanding Utah Laws Regarding Custody and Parental Evaluations
Many divorces involving custody disputes eventually go the way of a custody evaluation. Understanding the laws in Utah that apply to custody evaluations can help you be effective in the process and can help you to ensure you are looking out for your children’s best interests. Below is a brief summary of a some of the relevant laws in Utah…