Divorce

As a divorced parent to a minor child, one of your main concerns is the well-being of your child. Maintaining a healthy co-parenting relationship is vital to childhood development. According to CNBC, approximately 40% or 50% of U.S. married couples divorce. Suddenly...

You know that your relationship with your spouse has deteriorated beyond repair and that divorce is the only option. However, your spouse may not be aware of that fact yet. You have a responsibility to inform your spouse of your intention to divorce. This is a...

You have tried to work things out with your partner but you have finally accepted that the time has come to file for divorce. It is not healthy for either of you to try to force a bad situation into working. Divorce is a stressful and time-consuming journey. However,...

The normal trend in divorce is to see numbers increase from year to year. However, by the end of 2020, the divorce rate not only went down in Utah but for the whole country.  This may be surprising to you after the disaster of a year, but according to Cache Valley...

When you get divorced, you may worry about how you will cope, how your life will change and what your life will look like after divorce finalization. However, one of your biggest concerns is likely how your children will react to this major change. In 2018, according...

Even so-called amicable divorces cause a great deal of stress. Along with worries about your changing financial status, there are also emotional and mental issues you must face. Navigating this process can be challenging, but it is possible to do so while keeping...

When a relationship involves abuse, one spouse may have to take legal steps to gain protection from threats and violence.  Utah courts offer various protective orders to restrict contact from the violent or threatening person. Protective orders are not the same as...

Ending a marriage after the age of 50 is a life-changing event for anyone, but especially for spouses who may not be up to speed on financial matters. Taking time to understand your current financial situation may help you bring a picture of life after divorce into...

People over the age of 50 do not have the highest divorce rate of any age demographic. However, according to U.S. News and World Report, people over the age of 50 have seen the greatest increase in divorce rates over the past 30 years. This raises a significant health...

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...