Divorce rarely starts with a clear plan. Some couples agree on the big issues early. Others find that even small disagreements turn into major roadblocks. When that happens, the path forward often comes down to one key question: are you facing a contested or uncontested divorce in Utah? Divorce is also more common than many people expect. According to the … Read More
Opening a divorce petition to see “adultery” listed as the legal ground is a gut-punch that changes the stakes instantly. If you assumed Utah was strictly no-fault, this accusation triggers an immediate crisis. You now wonder if this will cost you custody, your home, or your financial future. Utah law permits both no-fault and fault-based divorce under Utah Code § … Read More
It’s the first night after your divorce, and it feels like you’re living in a stranger’s home. You sit in the heavy silence until your child asks if Mom and Dad will still sit together at the school play. Questions about new bedrooms and weekend bags come fast, making the split feel sudden and sharp. This transition is a reality … Read More
When a business is involved in a divorce, the outcome can affect far more than a personal balance sheet. Ownership, income, and long-term viability can all come into question, making these cases more complex and far more consequential than a typical divorce. That risk is more common than many realize. More than 99% of businesses in the United States are … Read More
Raising children after divorce is rarely simple. While Utah courts typically grant physical custody to one parent, legal custody is shared by both in most cases. That means your ex has as much right to be involved as a parent as you have. If this is the situation you are facing, you will need to decide between parallel parenting and … Read More
You file for divorce, expecting movement. Instead, you learn that Utah law requires a mandatory waiting period. Financial disclosures follow. If custody is disputed, mediation is mandatory. Court calendars fill fast and bills pile up. As a result, parenting time remains unsettled. The question becomes urgent: how long will this take? According to the CDC, Utah consistently reports a divorce … Read More
When you’re untangling a marriage, the emotional side is hard enough. Add in money worries (especially the fear that your spouse might be hiding something), and the stress can multiply overnight. Many people are surprised to learn how common financial secrecy actually is. According to the National Endowment for Financial Education, about two in five adults admit to hiding a … Read More
Divorce already reshapes daily life, but when one parent considers moving, the questions can multiply overnight. Questions about parental relocation after divorce are common in Utah, and the emotions involved are very real. A move can change a child’s routine, school, and daily comfort, and both parents may worry about what comes next. In the United States, only about 47% … Read More
Infidelity plays a role in a significant number of divorces nationwide, and Utah is no exception. According to recent research from the Institute for Divorce Financial Analysts, infidelity continues to be a top reason behind nationwide divorces, alongside incompatibility and money issues. Utah therapists and marriage counselors report similar patterns: affairs (including emotional affairs, online relationships, and situations tied to … Read More
Alimony isn’t designed to freeze your financial situation in time. Life moves: jobs change, expenses shift, and health can take unexpected turns. When the financial picture that existed at the time of divorce no longer reflects real life, alimony may start to feel unbalanced or unmanageable. Utah law recognizes this reality. According to the Utah State Courts, a judge may … Read More