Alimony, or spousal support, is a court-ordered fee or allowance that one spouse pays to the other either while their divorce is pending or for a longer period after the divorce. Both parties can request alimony, but only one party will receive it. Alimony is designed to help the spouse that has less in income […]
Many people assume that every divorce is extremely contentious, challenging, and expensive. While contested cases can be all of these things, you can take steps to make the process run much more smoothly. One of those steps is to engage in divorce mediation. Mediation often prevents your divorce from going to court, which is beneficial […]
How Social Media Can Ruin Or Help Your Case In Family Court It might sound scary, but Facebook has become an inextricable part of your everyday lives. And if Facebook CEO’s Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before the Senate Committee last month is any indication, we should probably be at least a little careful about what we […]
End Your Marriage With More Money In Your Pockets! A divorce is not only stressful and time-consuming, but also costly. It is true that a divorce can exhaust your bank account more than a posh wedding, which is why it is vital to understand ways to reducing the cost of your divorce proceedings (yes, a […]
If we are entirely honest, even when you have your children’s best interests at heart, and both you and your former spouse are dedicated to keeping matters civil, divorce and, particularly, coming to an agreement about child custody is not a fun pastime. Who could avoid being even slightly upset by the thought of methodically […]
Even what was once seemingly a fairytale marriage can eventually come to an end, whether this is due to the behavior of one or both spouses, or simply down to you growing apart. Divorcing at any stage of your life is sure to be traumatic, after all, nobody goes into a marriage thinking they may […]
If you have been through a divorce, or are about to embark on the journey, you will know that it is never an easy prospect. When you entered into the marriage, you thought it was forever, and that you and your spouse would eventually enjoy your retirement today – til death do us part, after […]
When you divorce and remarry, you may become one of the blended families that are becoming more common across Utah and, indeed, the United States. As these families become closer, numerous Salt Lake City residents seek to adopt their spouse’s children, taking the legal step towards becoming a parent, rather than a step-parent. Aside from […]
To successfully obtain a divorce, you need to follow the stringent requirements provided by Utah law. A Utah divorce attorney will be able to walk you through this process so that you do not overlook or miss any steps. One of the requirements to get a divorce in Utah if you have minor children is […]
How you file for divorce in Utah will depend on your relationship with your soon-to-be ex-spouse. It also hinges on whether you will have underlying conflict that you need to work out as part of the divorce proceeding. Some couples agree on most of the major aspects of the divorce and can use a simplified […]
