In divorce, separation, and other family law cases, Utah courts require that both sides complete a Financial Declaration. The Financial Declaration is designed to give the court, and opposing party, information about a person's financial situation, which can include...
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Adverse judgment could follow failure to adhere to rule changes
If you want to position yourself for success in your family law dispute, then you need to know how to navigate the intricacies of the law. While this certainly means understanding the applicable statutes and how to make compelling legal arguments in court, it also...
How do the Advance Child Tax Credits apply to divorced parents?
The American Rescue Plan includes a novel program that affords parents the chance to receive their enhanced child credit in advance of monthly payments. For married parents, this program affords them much-needed financial support to help them provide for their...
Five tips to prepare for mediation
When a couple decides to divorce, there is often a long and arduous process leading to that point. A couple will want to move on with their lives in the smoothest way possible, and mediation can help. The following are some tips for a person who is preparing for...
What is a “gray divorce” and why do couples seek one?
A gray divorce is the term coined for those age 50 and up who divorce after a long-term marriage. The divorce rate of those over age 50 is steadily increasing. Some couples seek a gray divorce after their children are gone and out of the house. They may have spent...
How are stay-at-home parents treated in a divorce?
It is a concern heard by many divorce-industry experts: What happens to stay-at-home moms or stay-at-home dads in a divorce? When the other spouse has handled the financial side of life for perhaps the entire marriage and the stay-at-home parent has handled the...
How are business assets evaluated in divorce?
Divorce is profoundly impactful on everyone involved, but for business owners, it can also spell the beginning of financial and professional troubles. This is especially a concern when it comes to property division. The business is often the largest asset on the...
The divorce mediation requirement
Utah courts require couples who are seeking a divorce to go through mediation. In this post, we will briefly explain what mediation is and its role in divorce. What is mediation? Mediation is a way of resolving disputes without going through trial. The process relies...
Tips for dealing with the emotions involved with divorce
Divorce has the potential to upend life as you know it. Your routine and stability can be threatened, and you often have to make a lot of changes that you may have never expected to make. We know that the mere thought of that can be stressful and, in some instances,...
Legal assistance benefits those wanting to modify divorce decrees
The divorce process can be arduous. When it is over, many feel the relief and freedom of having ended relationships that no longer served them. Some people are satisfied and can live within the requirements of their divorce decrees for the rest of their lives. Others,...