Most divorce proceedings begin with one of the spouses explaining to an attorney why they deserve a divorce and why the other spouse is at fault. With all the heartache and the emotion that comes with the decision to get a divorce it is no wonder that these arguments are very emotionally charged and focus on how on person has…
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Determining Alimony in a Utah Divorce Case
Utah Alimony Attorney The purpose of alimony in a Utah divorce case is to provide spousal support in a way that provides the receiving spouse a standard of living similar to that which he enjoyed during the marriage. Another purpose of alimony is to prevent the receiving spouse from becoming a public charge. There are various factors that go into…
The Utah Divorce Process | Contested or Not
Most married couples don’t look into how a divorce works when they’re getting married, most married couples don’t plan on getting divorced, and so most married couples don’t understand the process of divorce or the different options they have. Its important to first understand what a divorce is, in its simplest form the divorce is simply a contract between two…
Solving Disputes Through Mediation
One of the little known facts about divorce in Utah is that the state requires the parties to go through mediation before the case can be decided by a judge. Most parties involved in a divorce don’t believe that mediation will work for them because they’ve already tried to reason with the other party and they could not make any…
Divorce and the 401k | Salt Lake City Family Law Attorney
So you are going through a divorce in Utah and it dawns on you, “what about my 401k?” Or maybe you are thinking “what about my spouse’s 401k, do I have an interest?” We understand that in many marriages, especially those that are of a longer duration, the highest value asset may be the 401k or maybe multiple 401ks. So…
The Custody Battle | What You Need to Know
One of the most disputed issues of the average divorce is over who is going to get custody of the children. Obviously each parent is acting out of love for the children and a belief that they will be able to provide best for them. Although all the involved parties are acting in the best interest of the children, in…
Temporary Orders | Utah Family Law
Temporary Orders Protect Individuals in Family Law Disputes People living in the Salt Lake, Ogden, Provo, or St. George area going through a family law dispute such as divorce, child custody, or parent time argument do not need to wait for the resolution of their dispute receive some of the things they are asking for in the case. By having…
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…
Utah Divorce Decrees
The Decree Will Govern Your Relationship When a couple with children decides to divorce there are many factors they consider. Often times the fact that they will have to continue their relationship with each other for the rest of their lives doesn’t cross their minds. They sometimes hope for a clean cut and a new start without the influence of…
The Less Serious Side of a Utah Divorce
The Emotional Toll of a Divorce in Utah A divorce is probably one of the most emotionally challenging endeavors one has to experience in life. The events that lead a couple to decide to divorce are emotionally draining and often times it just gets harder emotionally trying to get a divorce. Fierce fights can erupt in a divorce over child…