Divorce

No Utah couple gets engaged to be married believing the marriage will end in divorce, but that does not mean that the parties cannot be prepared for the eventuality by negotiating and executing a prenuptial agreement. Asset division is often the most contentious part...

When Utah parents are going through a divorce, it can be an emotional roller coaster ride. Depending on the circumstances, the parties might not be able to get through the divorce without ill feelings. This means that it can be a challenge for ex-spouses to be in the...

Many Utah residents are understandably focused on the past when they are ending their marriage. It can feel as though thinking about the future is a betrayal. However, it is necessary to think about how an individual wants his or her future to be in order to...

Many Utah parents who are ending their marriages might be concerned that they will somehow make mistakes that will damage their children mentally in the years to come. Parenting during good times can be a challenge, but doing so after a divorce can seem like an...

Utah couples have the option not to take their issues to court when they divorce. If a couple ends up in divorce court, they could spend copious amounts of time and money fighting a losing battle. Mediation can provide an alternative to that fate. One of the main...

Couples divorce for many reasons, but infidelity is one cause of divorce from which few couples can recover. That act of betrayal does not only affect the couple but the children as well. Even though grounds for divorce are not necessary here in Utah, the fact that...

Many Utah residents might not realize that they could receive a portion of their ex-spouses' Social Security benefits when they are eligible to collect them. Even if they are aware that it is possible, they might think they are not eligible based on how long ago the...

As the new year begins, so does "divorce season," which runs from January through March. There is a marked increase in divorce filings during these first three months of the year. How Utah parents handle their divorce will have an effect on the children.Fortunately,...

Not all Utah couples who are going through a divorce will end up living in the same state. This means that jurisdictional issues can complicate child custody matters. Making sure that the right court has jurisdiction over the matter from the beginning is crucial....

When a Utah couple decides to end their marriage, that is only the beginning of a process that can take weeks, if not months. Depending on a couple's circumstances, there are a multitude of issues that need to be resolved before the divorce is officially finalized....