Sometimes a married couple will spend decades together, only to find later in life that their union is no longer working out and it is best that they divorce. Couples who are nearing retirement or who are already retired may worry about their finances after they...
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Changing the amount of child support after a divorce
Child support can be one of the most emotionally challenging issues in a divorce. No one wants to revisit this issue, but if the financial circumstances of one or both spouses change after the divorce, it may become necessary. Fortunately, Utah law provides two...
Preparing for your first meeting with a divorce attorney
Ending a marriage requires property division, settling debt, reviewing paperwork, thinking about your family’s future, and dealing with difficult emotions. An attorney may assist you in the divorce process and help protect your interests. To make the best use of your...
The role of fault in an alimony award
Divorces can be financially and emotionally messy, and it is not unusual for someone considering divorce to worry about how they will support themselves once their marriage is over. If an individual was financially dependent on their spouse’s income while they were...
Holiday parent-time and years ending with odd and even numbers
For many couples, parent-time can be one of the most challenging aspects of a divorce or separation. Generally, both parents will want to spend as much time as possible with their children. This is especially true for special occasions and holidays. Holiday...
The role of parent-time in a child custody plan
Parents continue to support and care for their kids after a separation or divorce through custody and/or parent-time. Parents generally share joint legal custody, which has to do with the right to make important decisions regarding the children. Physical custody has...
Relocating in Utah following a divorce
It is not unusual for a person to move in Utah. They may move due to a new job, to reside at a location with a better cost of living or to be near family. If you are divorced with a child, and are planning to move, first consult your child custody and parenting order....
Three financial considerations for high-asset divorcees
Although a divorce is an emotional process, it can also be a significant financial transition. During a divorce, an individual may go from a two-income household to one income, or may be asked to pay significant support to their ex and children. Aside from income,...
What happens to the family business when owners divorce?
You and your spouse may have spent years together as business partners cultivating a lucrative and rewarding enterprise. However, your marriage may not have been as successful as your business, and you may find yourself seeking a divorce. When a married couple in Utah...
How to keep separate property separate in a divorce
Throughout people’s lives in Utah, they may acquire a number of assets. They may also start various bank accounts, retirement accounts, investment accounts and other assets which may start out with little value, but grow over time. They also may acquire these assets...


