When a marriage ends, many questions arise about your finances, like: How will your retirement assets be divided? Who gets the house? Who will pay the credit card debt? More importantly, will you qualify for alimony after divorce, and how much? Alimony, or spousal support, is a payment from one spouse to another after a divorce. The purpose of alimony … Read More
When you decide to file for a divorce, it’s natural to want the process to be over as quickly as possible. Unfortunately, this isn’t always what happens. We’ve seen many divorces get complicated by a spouse who refuses to participate, often due to anger, resentment, or an unwillingness to accept the end of the marriage. If your spouse becomes uncooperative, … Read More
When it comes to love and marriage, “happily ever after” isn’t always in the cards. Although the U.S. divorce rate is the lowest it has been in decades, research from the University of Maryland shows that about 52.7% of marriages still end in divorce. A big part of that number comes from Baby Boomers approaching retirement. With so many marriages breaking … Read More
Separation and divorce are tough on everyone- you, your ex, your kids, and even your extended family. When emotions run high and the future feels uncertain, it’s easy for disagreements to spiral out of control, with neither side wanting to budge. Situations like these can make it hard to arrive at decisions that truly put the kids first. In this … Read More
In Utah, divorce is often a complex and emotional process. Most couples seek ways to make it smoother and less contentious. That’s where divorce mediation comes in. It’s typically the most attractive option for Utah couples because it allows you to work out the terms of your divorce outside of court. Divorce mediation involves a neutral mediator who helps you … Read More
Divorce is tough- there’s no sugarcoating it. But fortunately, not every separation has to turn into a full-blown courtroom drama. A significant percentage of divorcing couples opt for mediation over litigation because it’s quicker, less expensive, and a lot less stressful. If you’re preparing for a successful divorce mediation, you’re probably wondering how to make things swing in your favor … Read More
Family disputes can feel like you’re caught in a never-ending storm—emotions running high, tensions mounting, and no clear solution in sight. Many families, when dealing with tough issues like custody disputes, disagreements over inheritance, or making decisions about elder care, assume that going to court is their only option. Unfortunately, this can lead to lengthy and costly legal battles that … Read More
Divorces can bring out the worst in people. When tensions rise, one side might twist the truth to get an edge. Often, this leads to false accusations- claims of domestic abuse, infidelity, or hiding assets. It’s frustrating, unfair, and can turn an already difficult process into an even bigger challenge. False accusations can damage your reputation, impact child custody arrangements, … Read More
Like child custody, child support is often a hot topic in divorce cases in Utah. It’s best to address this issue clearly before you part ways with your spouse. It’s often difficult to have a practical discussion with your spouse when you are in the middle of a divorce. But when it comes to child support payments, you have to … Read More
Divorce is an emotional rollercoaster. However, as painful as this process is, you must put yourself together and figure out the terms of your divorce. Whether it’s the division of your marital assets, liabilities, alimony, or child custody, you will need to sort everything out before parting your way with your spouse. That’s where a fair divorce settlement agreement comes … Read More