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If another person makes you fear for your health and safety, the law does provide relief via protective orders. However, not all protective orders are created equal, and state law provides for different protections for different types of filers. Utah Courts guide...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Estate planning is arguably one of the most important things you can do before you pass away. Unfortunately, there are common myths that may prevent you from planning your estate early enough, or at all.  We are experts when it comes to estate planning and we have...