When you and your spouse decide to divorce, it can be an emotionally charged process. You may have to make several important decisions along the way, the most important being what custody arrangement is set for your child. Whether your marriage ended amicably or not...

When you get married, it's never with the intention of one day getting divorced. However, sometimes all other options have been exhausted, and divorce is the only reasonable solution. No matter the reason for the separation from your partner, it's not an easy chapter...

You probably know by now that just because you are getting divorced, doesn’t mean you never have to speak to them again. If you have kids, it is a certainty that you will need to speak with your ex to coordinate pickups, school events, medical issues, etc. Until all...

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO START GATHERING FOR YOUR ATTORNEY? Your Initial To-Do List Divorce involves deconstructing your entire joint life with your spouse, including your joint finances and assets. The goal is always to work with your ex to agree on the best way to do...

Grief in a Divorce is Real Except for the death of a spouse, separation and divorce are generally more stressful than losing a job, personal sickness or injury, and financial problems like bankruptcy and foreclosure. Divorce is the ending of a relationship—the death...

Where do you start? Nothing is worse than feeling like you are not making any forward momentum, especially in a divorce. For this reason, it is critical that you set some short- and long-term goals for not only your case, but your life as well.  Obviously, your...

A good lawyer will never answer the question, “Should I get divorced?” The decision whether to get divorced or not is very individual. It is not an easy decision to make. Marital strife is so emotional and deeply personal. Whether you have been married a couple of...

Building trust and communicating with your attorney The attorney-client relationship is built on trust. Without it, your attorney cannot effectively advocate on your behalf. As you begin working with your attorney, consider the following suggestions in mind. Honesty...

Divorce upends your life. It ranks high on the worst things that happen to people. Even when its amicable, divorce is still pretty awful. It disrupts living arrangements, affects the way people feel about themselves, changes social relationships, has a dramatic effect...

Every Utah family has problems, but when a family issue or conflict escalates into a legal matter, it’s in your best interests to work with an experienced lawyer who can give you reliable advice, explain your options, and protect your rights. Finding legal...