Salt Lake City Personal Injury Law Blog

Ending a marriage is an understandably emotional time for those going through the process. However, individuals -- parents in particular -- need to remain conscious of where they seek support and who they choose to lean on in times of distress. Some Utah parents may find themselves placing more importance on their relationships with their kids during divorce, but those kids should not be seen as pillars of support.

Though divorce may be best for some couples, it can still cause individuals to feel a sense of loneliness. As a result, some parents may find themselves telling their kids that they feel lonely when the kids are not around. Parents who do this may not necessarily see it as damaging, but it can actually cause children to feel as if it is up to them to keep parents from feeling unhappy, which can cause unnecessary stress.

The decisions people make can sometimes land in them in troubling spots. For some, the choices they make can result in their facing criminal charges for DUI. While their actions that lead to the arrest may not have been best, they can work to make better choices moving forward as they address the formal allegations.

One woman in Utah will undoubtedly want to ensure she makes the best choices regarding her defense after recently being charged. Reports stated that the woman was driving a vehicle when she collided with another car head-on at approximately 55 mph. The driver of the second vehicle had to be rescued from the car and taken to an area hospital for treatment. It was unclear what types of injuries that person may have suffered.

When individuals find the person they believe will be the love of their life, they often want to shout it to the world. As a result, many Utah residents may end up having lavish weddings as a way to show their love. However, the results of a recent study that looked at wedding costs and divorce rates may be of interest.

The report indicated that individuals who spent more on engagement rings and weddings may face a higher chance of divorcing later on. Apparently, the study involving over 3,000 people showed that men were more likely to get divorced if their weddings cost in the range of $5,000 to $10,000. Men whose weddings came in under the $1,000 mark apparently saw half the risk as the previous group of men. Additionally, women were 1.6 times more likely to get divorced if their weddings cost more than $20,000.

Having financial difficulties does not make a person a bad parent. However, not having a stable financial situation can make it hard for individuals to provide for their children and themselves. When a parent owes child support, he or she may think it best to simply not pay in order to stay afloat. Before taking this route, it may be important for Utah parents to remember that failing to make support payments can have legal consequences.

One man in another state recently faced such issues after reportedly not making child support payments for approximately 14 years. Authorities charged him with a felony count of non-support of a child, and the man chose to plead guilty to the charge. This turn of events resulted in the judge ordering the man to a year in jail and four years of post-release supervision.