While some marriages may not work, it doesn’t mean these couples have to get divorced right away, especially when there are children involved. Sometimes a legal separation is the best approach since you and your former spouse are still legally married, but living apart. A legal separation can be beneficial under some specific circumstances. For […]
Some parents are hot happy with how their parenting plan turned out. Perhaps their circumstances have significantly changed and they need to modify their custody order. This can be a difficult process, particularly if there are minor children involved. Sometimes the court establishes a parenting plan that is not suitable for both parents yet the […]
Sole physical custody is one of the most popular types of child custody preferred by many divorced parents these days. However, the courts generally intervene in those divorce cases since they can be extremely contentious. Sole physical custody is not the only option out there. You can ask a Salt Lake City child custody attorney […]
In today’s modern world, couples are having a hard time to stay together. But why is that? All marriages face challenges and also the nature of marriage has changed. Unfortunately, over 50% of marriages end in divorce. Even couples who stay married, report unhappiness in their relationship. Some studies blame it on the ease with […]
There are times when a parent may decide to move out of state after divorce. Even if the custody of your children was not divided evenly, the non-custodial parent can still claim his or her visitation rights. The custodial parent will make most child-related decisions. But what happens if your former spouse decided to move […]
Divorce is never easy, but parenting children post-divorce can be a nightmare. If you love your children, you try to make decisions that you believe are in your children’s best interest. But those decisions may not always coincide with those of the other parent. This is called different parenting styles after the divorce when […]
Getting divorced is one of the biggest challenges you can go through in life. Leaving the person you used to love – or still love – is never easy. Ending a marriage is not only a heartbreaking experience but also a daunting experience from the legal perspective. The divorcing process can even become a nerve-wracking […]
Some lawsuits can become bitter and hostile and the only way to get out of them is hiring a mediator or attorney. After months of litigation, you and your former spouse don’t seem to agree or reach a formal resolution of your divorce case. So what can you do? This is where mediation can help. […]
Being a parent is one of the most difficult jobs in the world. You have to learn so much and cope with your children’s personalities. It is even more difficult if you are a single parent and your former spouse is a deadbeat parent. The easiest approach to dealing with this situation is walking away […]
Common law marriages were not recognized in Utah prior to 1987 when a common law statute was passed allowing couples living together to establish their marriage. Many couples living together have questions regarding their legal rights when dividing property and other families law issues such as child custody, parenting time, alimony and child support. Salt […]
