The Second Chance Act New research suggests that a significant portion of divorces are possibly more salvageable than most presume. A study conducted by Couples on the Brink along with others found that about 40 percent of American couples had one or both parties open to the possibility of reconciliation, and not just idealistic reconciliation. The study stated that one-third…
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Divorce in Utah | Salt Lake City Attorney
Divorce in Utah can be a difficult process. Every individual who finds them self in a family dispute such as divorce, custody, or paternity, should speak with a Salt Lake City attorney before making any decision that could cause long term legal consequences to their family rights. While some people choose to try filing for divorce by filling out forms…
Divorce Attorneys in St. George Utah | Southern Utah Family Lawyers
If you are searching for divorce attorneys in St. George Utah, you found the right law firm. At Salcido Law Firm, our team of family lawyers in Southern Utah can help you through the difficult process of divorce, child custody, or any other domestic matter you may be facing. We understand how important it is for you to have your…
Utah Divorce | Property Division
Dividing Assets One of the common realizations about divorce, is that separating couples have to figure out how to divvy up their “stuff.” Most married couples live in such a way, while married, that most thing are jointly owned (whether that is the legal status or not). So when those parties decide to file for divorce, figuring out who gets…
Powell Child Custody Issues
Susan Powell’s Kids in Custody Dispute Since her disappearance nearly two years ago, Susan Powell’s name has been mentioned numerous times in the Utah media. The issue currently being discussed is involving her kids. Because of the arrest of Susan’s father-in-law the children have been removed from the home where Josh Powell, Susan’s husband, lived with the kids. Susan’s parents…
Modify Your Divorce
Utah Divorce Modification Divorce is obviously a very trying time in the lives of those who have to go through it. In most cases when the final Divorce Decree is entered by the judge, the parties involved could not be happier to put the big D in their rearview mirrors. The problem with leaving your divorce in the dust however,…
Mediation – Is It For You?
Mediation Required in Utah Divorce Cases At the beginning of most divorce cases the two sides are at odds and usually not very happy with each other. The general sentiment usually starts out as something like “I know I’m right and I’m going to go to the court who is going to back me up and say I’m right.” As…
Utah’s Alimony & Cohabitation Rule
Cohabitation or Remarriage Terminates Alimony In Utah the court may award alimony to one of the parties of a divorce based on a number of different factors. That award is usually not order for a period longer than the length of the marriage and it terminates automatically if the receiving party remarries or cohabits with another partner. Unfortunately the statute…
Utah Annulment Laws
Annulment: Well Known, Rarely Used It’s a common theme for entertainment programs, two of the characters get intoxicated and they get married by mistake. Oops. So what do they do, well they get an annulment. In reality, however, that scenario really doesn’t play out that often. As usually what makes for good entertainment isn’t very firmly rooted in reality. Utah’s…
Utah’s Displaced Homemaker Program
Legislature Fails to Reauthorize Program Over two decades ago the Utah State Legislature approved a program that provided assistance to homemakers charged with the task of re-entering the workforce after losing support from their husband. This lose of support could come from death, loss of work, a disability, or even divorce. The State helped fund this program through an extra…