Utah Family Law Blog

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Divorce Communication Tips: How to Keep Conversations Calm and Productive

Divorce is one of life’s most emotionally charged experiences. The end of a marriage can bring out the best and worst in people, especially when communication breaks down. Yet, effective divorce communication can smooth the process, reduce conflict… Read More
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Categories: Utah Divorce
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When Can a Child Support Modification Be Obtained?

Under Utah law, both parents have a legal obligation to support their children — regardless of marital status. Child support is court-ordered payment from the non-custodial parent to the custodial parent to help ensure a child’s basic needs are m… Read More
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Categories: Child Support
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Documents Needed for Your Utah Divorce Case

With all the paperwork and documentation involved, preparing for divorce can often feel overwhelming. While marriage is just as much an economic relationship as it is an emotional one, there are a number of documents needed for divorce to ensure your… Read More
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Who Do I Need to Notify When I Am Divorced?

Going through the divorce process involves a number of legal and administrative steps. Once the legal proceedings are over and your divorce has been finalized, certain parties must be notified of your change in marital status, name or address. Howeve… Read More
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Steps to Take if Domestic Violence is an Issue During Divorce

Domestic violence is a serious issue in some marriages — and it often leads to divorce. If you’ve been a victim of abuse in your marriage or your spouse began to act abusive after the divorce papers were filed, there are several important steps y… Read More
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What You Need to Know About Utah’s 50/50 Child Custody Statute

On May 1, 2021, Utah’s 50/50 child custody statute went into effect. Also referred to as the “Equal Parent-Time Schedule” statute, this law allows parents to share equal physical custody unless there are reasons it would not be in the best inte… Read More
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How to Tell Your Spouse “I Want a Divorce”

If your marriage hasn’t been going well for quite some time and you’ve done everything you can to try to repair it, you may be considering parting ways. However, how to tell your spouse you want a divorce can be one of the most difficult conversa… Read More
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Categories: Utah Divorce
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Navigating a High Net-Worth Divorce

Ending a marriage is always challenging — emotionally and financially. However, high net-worth divorces can be even more complicated than other divorces. While the same laws and procedures apply, there are typically more assets to divide and variou… Read More
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Understanding Utah’s Property Division Laws

One of the most contentious and emotional issues in a divorce typically concerns property division. When a couple decides to part ways, all assets that were acquired during the course of the marriage must be distributed between the spouses before the… Read More
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Divorce and the Small Business Owner in Utah

Divorce with a business involved can make property division matters much more complex. After you’ve put in years of hard work to build your company and grow its profitability, dividing a business upon parting ways with your spouse can be an extreme… Read More
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