As sad as it sounds, divorce is a reality. In fact, the United States has a higher divorce rate than most parts of the world. According to the CDC, the current divorce rate is just 2.5 per 1,000. Whatever the reasons, when you are getting divorced, you will have to think about a lot of things. But first, you have to … Read More
Getting divorced is hard enough. Ending a relationship, whether it lasted a couple of years or decades, is often a complicated and overwhelming ordeal. One person who can make the entire divorce process more peaceful, even help speed it up, is a divorce lawyer. They can help reduce the emotional stress of going through a divorce by taking care of your … Read More
If you are considering divorce or know that you are going to get a divorce, it’s a good idea to learn as much as you can about the process. One of the first things we are often asked is, “How hard is it to get a divorce in Utah?” Our first answer is always, “It depends.” Divorces can be relatively … Read More
Divorce is complicated, as a quick look at the Utah divorce code demonstrates. As complicated as divorce is, child custody might be the most challenging aspect of the process – for parents, lawyers, and the courts. There is so much emotion involved and the stakes are so high that child custody cases can exhaust families and lead to less than … Read More
The pandemic tested every facet of life for people in Utah and across the globe. For Utah divorce lawyers and divorce lawyers in every state, it was hard to know exactly what would happen due to COVID-19. However, now that vaccinations are up and infection rates have slowed, some things are coming clear. Utah divorce rates went down slightly in … Read More
When you are facing divorce, it’s always a good idea to hire a family lawyer. But family law is not just about divorce. While family law firms do help many clients with divorce-related issues, they also help with other important needs. Utah Family Law Firms – More Than Divorce A family law firm can help you and your loved ones … Read More
If you ask most people what their favorite time of year is, many will say the holiday season. Whether you celebrate Christmas, Hanukkah, or some other end-of-the-year holiday, the goal is to come together and enjoy your loved ones. But it’s an unfortunate fact that the holidays can also be the most stressful time of the year. It can be … Read More
Divorce is complicated. If you are feeling a little overwhelmed, you are not alone. Depending on your circumstances, you may have to deal with difficult issues like property division, child custody, child support, spousal support (alimony) and more. Each of these is challenging enough on its own. Taken together, these issues are enough to make anyone concerned about the future … Read More
Legal troubles are difficult for anyone. When they involve matters of family, these issues rise to the level of personal crisis. In psychology and medicine, divorce has long been a known risk factor for heart disease, mental illness, and other major health problems. In addition to destabilizing one’s estate, business, and financial security, divorce strikes at the heart of a … Read More
We Are In Your Corner – Your Utah Family Law Team At Henriksen & Henriksen, we provide family law services to families throughout Utah. Our services include divorce, paternity action, guardianship, child custody, divorce decree modification, child support and more. Family law is called family law for a reason – it centers around families and the situations that affect families … Read More