Divorce

People of any age can find themselves in an unhappy marriage, even those who have been married for many years or even decades. In fact, divorces of those over age 50 have increased so greatly that a phrase has been coined for them -- “gray divorce.” Gray divorcees...

Some divorces are messy. Both parties may have animosity and hurt feelings that any form of cooperation may seem unachievable. However, mediating a high-conflict divorce may be an option for couples willing to work together collaboratively. What is mediation?...

When a couple decides to divorce, each spouse is expected to provide an accounting of their assets. Using this accounting, the court will divide those assets equitably. Unfortunately, sometimes spouses may overlook certain assets and benefits, thus neglecting to...

While some divorces are long and drawn out with upset parties on both sides, there are other circumstances where the spouses agree to the divorce. This is called an uncontested divorce. One spouse will still need to file for divorce, but the process tends to be much...

Many couples deal with infidelity and other forms of betrayal within their marriages. Some of these couples find that they cannot work through their issues and decide to file for divorce. Utah is a state that allows for fault-based divorce. Therefore, one spouse can...

Although there are divorces where couples have heated disagreements and it is difficult to communicate, there are situations where the parties have agreed on all or most issues that must be decided in the divorce. This is called an uncontested divorce, and there can...

In Utah family law, alimony is a frequent topic for dispute. Alimony is often viewed from the perspective of the former spouse who is receiving these payments. However, the paying spouse can also face complications and challenges. This is true for everyone – even...

One of the most common questions that comes up in any divorce is "Who gets to keep the house?" While many couples may have this question, there is no one answer to it. Separate and marital property In this conversation, the first thing to remember is that Utah law...

According to recent data, Utah has one of the highest divorce rates in the country. Utah’s rate of divorce among women, when compared with 1,000 married people, is 9.4%, tying it for 7th among all the states in the country. A couple of Utah's neighboring states also...

If you are unable to resolve your divorce through settlement negotiations, then you will need to prepare for litigation. This litigation can address everything from property division and spousal support to child custody and child support. You cannot walk into these...