Utah Family Law Blog
Welcome to the BartonWood Family Law Blog, your trusted resource for insights, updates, and guidance on family law matters in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah. Kara Barton and Ashley Wood, are experienced attorneys dedicated to helping families navigate legal challenges with clarity and compassion. This blog offers practical information on divorce, custody, adoption, and more. Whether you’re just beginning your legal journey or looking for guidance along the way, we’re here to help you stay informed and empowered.
Understanding Utah’s Property Division Laws
June 11th, 2024
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…
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Categories: Utah Divorce
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Divorce and the Small Business Owner in Utah
May 8th, 2024
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…
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Categories: Utah Divorce
Child Custody Mistakes to Avoid in Utah
April 1st, 2024
Child custody matters can be legally complex, emotionally overwhelming, and financially draining. Unfortunately, many people make a number of mistakes when it comes to child custody that can affect their cases. While it’s easy to do or say things i…
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Categories: Child Custody
Five Things to Do After Your Spouse Asks for a Divorce
March 5th, 2024
Going through a divorce can be one of the most challenging situations you will ever face in your lifetime. If your spouse asks for a divorce, you might be experiencing many different emotions — and wondering what to do next. Although it’s easier…
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Categories: Utah Divorce Law & Process
Steps to Take After Divorce is Final
January 31st, 2024
The legal process to obtain a divorce can be a long road — even if both spouses agree on all the issues that must be decided to end a marriage. Once your divorce has been finalized, you might breathe a sigh of relief. However, after the divorce dec…
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Categories: Utah Divorce Law & Process
How to Financially Protect Yourself During a Utah Divorce
January 15th, 2024
Marriage isn’t just an emotional relationship — it’s an economic one, too. When you choose to part ways with your spouse, it can have a major financial impact on your life. However, there are a variety of ways you can safeguard your assets in a…
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How to Choose the Best Divorce Lawyer for Your Case
November 29th, 2023
If you are considering parting ways with your spouse, you may be wondering how to pick the best divorce lawyer for your case. Every attorney takes a different approach and it’s important to carefully select one who you know is looking out for your…
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Categories: Utah Divorce Law & Process
What is a Retainer and Why Do I Have to Pay It?
October 31st, 2023
Family law attorneys provide services to clients to assist them with resolving a wide variety of issues, including matrimonial, child custody, child support, property division, and alimony matters. However, before the attorney will commence their rep…
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Categories: Family Law Agreements
Social Media Do’s and Don’ts During Divorce
September 11th, 2023
Social media and divorce don’t always mix well. While many people take to platforms such as Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and other social media to provide their friends and family members with updates about life events, your divorce case is not so…
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Categories: Utah Divorce Law & Process
What Not to Do When Going Through a Divorce
August 28th, 2023
The divorce process isn’t easy — there are many legal, financial, and practical details that must be sorted out before the judge can issue your final decree. While tensions often run high during this time, it’s important to avoid doing anything…
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Categories: Utah Divorce Law & Process