Utah law sets the age of majority at 18 years old. Child support typically takes affect up until the child is 18 years old and has graduated form high school. Child support does not usually cover higher education costs. However, Utah law provides several avenues for...
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Year: 2020
Withdrawing from a 401(k) during your divorce
Like many of those seeking a divorce in Salt Lake City, you may look forward to the impending dissolution of your marriage with a certain degree of relief. Yet mixed with those feelings may also be a certain sense of trepidation as your begin to ponder your...
Steps you still need to take after getting your divorce decree
Whether you negotiated your divorce agreement or had a trial, the result is a divorce decree. Receiving a divorce decree means your divorce is final. However, it does not mean you are completely finished with the divorce.There may be action items in your divorce...
The benefits of a mediated divorce
While some divorces become very contentious, litigious, and expensive, couples who agree to being both reasonable and civil towards each other have another option. A mediated divorce could save divorcing couples stress, anxiety, and the financial pitfalls of litigated...
Is hostility hurting your divorce?
Regardless of why your marriage is ending, you probably have some negative feelings. You may even be quite mad at your spouse. These emotions are normal, but many people let them bleed over as hostility during the divorce process, which can lead to problems. Forbes...
What makes a good executor for your will?
When Utah residents like you begin working on your estate plan, you have a lot to do. You must decide where you want your assets to go. You must figure out how to handle your financial situation. Above all, you must pick an executor to manage this. An executor is a...
Can you limit your estate tax liability?
When working through the estate planning process, the last thing that you want to think about is that after spending a lifetime accruing assets in Salt Lake City for the benefit of your potential heirs much of that having to go back to the government in taxes. Yet as...
Divorce after 50: what it looks like
Over the age of 50 and considering divorce? If so, you are not alone. Financial freedom means having more options. As life expectancy increases and more households have two earners, a growing number of older adults are ending their marriages. If you are like many...
Drunk driving deaths climb in Utah
Utah residents are known for treasuring and cherishing their families. This logically leads them to place a high value on making prudent decisions and putting safety first. Unfortunately, there seem to be enough people who still choose to give in to their selfish...
4 situations that may strain a co-parenting relationship
Now that your divorce has concluded, you and your ex-spouse can focus on the young ones in your family. If you share custody of your kids with your former partner, having a comprehensive parenting plan is a good way to minimize conflict. While your parenting plan may...