If you are the parent of a child in Utah and your child becomes the subject of a legal dispute, you may find yourself needing to file a motion for joinder. This type of motion is necessary when you are not included in a certain legal action but your rights of custody etc. may be impacted and you need to…
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Danica Patrick Files for Divorce | A Prenup Example
Danica Patrick announced she was filing for divorce from her husband of 7 years this month. However, the famous female race car driver does not seem to be too concerned about how the divorce proceedings are going. When recently asked about the pending divorce and whether or not she believed it would be a battle and distraction, she seemed to…
Health Insurance in Utah and Divorce
Divorce Law in Utah When it comes to divorce law in Utah, the Legislature is primarily concerned with the welfare of the children of divorcing parents. Child support in Utah is only one area which the Legislature has established stringent laws to make sure that divorcing parents continue to provide well for their children. Another area where the law protects…
Paternity Actions and Custody
When a person comes in to meet with a divorce attorney they usually only have results in mind, they’re not sure how to get from Point A to Point B but they at least know what Point B is. A common scenario is with custody, often times after a big fight with their ex or some other similar situation a…
Answers to Complex Child Support Questions | Utah Child Support Lawyer
We receive many phone calls each week regarding child support matters. Below are a few of the court cases which have clarified some of the more complex questions involving child support. You should be aware that the information below is not intended to be legal advice to your particular situation but is just presented as general information. If you have…
Utah County Divorce Lawyers | Provo, Orem, Lehi, Spanish Fork
The family commissioner and judges in the Fourth District Court in Utah County have their own particular way of handling domestic matters. When going through a divorce, custody dispute, or other family law issue in Utah Valley, make sure you consult with Utah County Divorce Lawyers with experience in your particular area. At Salcido Law Firm, our team of family…
90 Day Waiting Period Now Mandatory For All in Utah
For a few years now, some individuals in Utah have been required to wait 90 days after filing for divorce before a judge would execute their divorce decree. For some time this has applied only to individuals without children. While those with kids were required to take divorce education classes, they were not required to wait the 90 days. Now,…
Why Hire a Divorce Attorney?
There are many reasons why the divorce process can be easier with the help of an attorney but there are a few that really stick out. The main presumption is that people can save money by trying to do their divorce on their own, and as long as both parties agree to the main points of the divorce or as…
Senior Citizens and Divorce Rates in Utah
An interesting new trend is developing in the past 10 to 20 years. The baby boomer generation and many of those over the age of 60 are divorcing at much higher rates than ever before. According to a recent study conducted at Bowling Green University, roughly 1 out of every 4 individuals nationwide who file for divorce is a baby…
Divorce Expectations | Understanding the Process
Divorce is obviously going to be a difficult process for anyone involved, however, the difficulties experienced during a divorce can be minimized by understanding the process. By starting with the correct expectations a person going through a divorce can better prepare themselves emotionally for the problems that may arise, the time they may have to wait, and the issues that…