So you are thinking about separating. Maybe things are so bad between you and your soon to be ex that you just can’t take it anymore and are moving out. Before you make that choice you should fully understand that if you leave the home, and the children behind, you are establishing a new status quo which might not be…
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Judge Denies Protective Order Against Utah Gun Lobbyist
Utah gun lobbyist, Clark Aposhian faced a difficult divorce battle. Like many other individuals in Utah. Mr. Aposhian is wrapped up numerous legal battles with an ex wife all stemming from allegations of abusive behavior. Mr. Aposhian was charged with multiple domestic violence related charges, had a civil stalking injunction filed against him, was wrapped up in a lengthy and…
Divorce Brings Health Problems and Early Death to Men?
A study entitled The Influence of Divorce on Men’s Health was recently released by the Journal of Men’s Health gives some good insight on how divorce affects men. Simply put, divorce does a number on men’s health. The abstract says it all: “Getting divorced directly and indirectly affects men’s biological, psychological, social, and even spiritual health. For example, divorced men have…
Study Suggests Younger Children More Affected than Older Children in Divorce
A new study suggests younger children suffer greater impact in a divorce than older ones. Specifically, the study argues that younger children have a more difficult time establishing strong relationships with both parents then do the older kids. The research is set for publication next month in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin. The study also demonstrates that children 5…
Attorney’s Fees in Utah Divorce Cases
Can the Court Force Your Spouse to Pay Your Fees? This is a common question for divorcing parties in Utah divorce actions. It usually arises where one party has more control over the finances than the other spouse or exclusive control over the finances. It happens all the time. One spouse decides to divorce and then cuts off the other…
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…
Self Help in Utah Divorce Cases
Play by the Rules Divorce is probably the most emotionally draining and stressful types of legal action. The high emotions experienced by divorcing parties often causes them to make decisions they know they shouldn’t. One of the most common bad decisions we see divorcing parties make is to engage in self help. Parties need to play by the rules and…
Modifying Your Decree
Many individuals who go through a divorce never want to see the inside of a courtroom again or ever have to think about their Divorce Decree. However, the reality is that the decree cannot be written to deal with all the unexpected changes that happen in life and often the decree needs to be modified. The most common areas of…
The Legal Effect of Infidelity in a Utah Divorce
Many clients contact us each month with questions regarding cheating during the marriage and how this affects their case in a Utah divorce. We have represented numerous individuals on both sides of this question. Adultery during the marriage, as one can imagine, often leads to the eventual dissolution of a marital relationship. Most frequently, the question asked by prospective clients…
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…