How to Prepare for Your First Consultation with a Family Law Attorney in Utah

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Whether you are one of the 3.3% of Utah couples getting divorced or a couple planning to adopt, you should hire a competent, reliable Utah family law attorney. A seasoned lawyer will help you navigate the legal system without feeling overwhelmed and save you from making mistakes that might have long-term consequences. Finding the right family law lawyer in Utah … Read More

How Utah Family Law Attorneys Simplify the Adoption Process

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Adoption is a journey filled with love and excitement. Every day, many families open their hearts to a new life. But this exciting journey can get lost in federal and state regulations, mountains of paperwork, and filing deadlines.  Handling the legal aspect of adoption is a daunting task. And like other states, legal paperwork is a necessary part of the … Read More

5 Tips for Choosing the Right Family Attorney in Utah for Legal Matters

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Traditionally, Utah is known for its tight-knit communities and family values. Although fewer Utahans are getting divorced, the divorce rate in the beehive state (3.2) is still higher than the average divorce rate across the country, which stood at 2.3 in 2020. No matter how short your marriage is, ending it is never easy. When you are making a difficult choice like … Read More

Benefits of Hiring a Family Law Attorney in Utah

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Divorce is more common than you think, even in Utah. In fact, Utah has the eighth-highest divorce rate in the United States. That said, getting divorced is never easy. Braving the tumultuous waters of divorce in Utah can feel like trying to steer a ship through a storm without a compass.  That’s where a reputed Utah family law attorney comes in. They can be … Read More

Divorce and Family Law in Utah: How Henriksen and Henriksen Can Help

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Utah Family and Divorce Attorney

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

The Role of Divorce Mediators in Negotiating a Fair Settlement in Utah

Robert M. HenriksenDivorce, Divorce Attorney, Divorce Mediation Attorney, Family Law

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In recent years, both marriage and divorce rates in the U.S. have declined. According to the data released by the U.S. Census Bureau, in 2021, the U.S. divorce rate was 6.9 divorces per 1,000 women. Utah is no exception to this trend. That said, divorce is a challenging and emotional process. Plus, it often involves complex legal, financial, and personal issues. … Read More

Cost of Divorce in Utah

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Utah Divorce Lawyer

TL;DR: Divorcing in Utah can cost anywhere from a few hundred dollars for an amicable split to $30,000 or more for contested cases with custody or property disputes. The process may take about 3 months for uncontested divorces or 9 months or longer for complex cases. But choosing mediation, staying organized, and working with a skilled attorney can help you … Read More

Reasons to Hire Child Custody Lawyer in Utah

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Reasons to hire a child custody lawyer in Utah

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 Many Areas of Family Law

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Family law is about more than divorce

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

Utah Divorce Filings Go Up After the Holidays

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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