American Fork Family Law Blog

Divorce is often a challenging and emotional process, and going through the courts does not make it any easier. The entire process can take a while, and it can be gut-wrenching, especially if you have children. An alternative to traditional litigation is mediation,...

Maintaining sobriety is crucial for custodial parents who are in recovery, as a result of a history of substance abuse. In Utah, a relapse can have serious repercussions on one’s child custody arrangements. Suppose you’re currently struggling to stay sober. In that...

Divorce is often the last option someone considers when their marriage goes through a difficult time. Most adults in Utah prefer to remain married if at all possible. They feel a sense of responsibility to their spouses and their communities and would prefer to uphold...

Divorce means accepting instability because predicting exactly what will happen in the near future is all but impossible. Even those who have prenuptial agreements likely still have certain details they will need to work out with their spouses, especially if they have...

You’re ready to be divorced, but you’re dreading the idea of a long, drawn-out battle with your spouse and all the time and expense that will take. It seems like a terrible way to end things, especially when you both just want to move on. Luckily, you have options. If...

When setting up child custody, it can be difficult for parents to find an optimal solution. For one thing, they both have different schedules that they have to try to accommodate. They also need to consider what will be in the children’s best interests and what the...

The idea of divorce can be simultaneously exhilarating and terrifying. People who have struggled emotionally in an unhappy marriage for years may feel relieved when they realize that they can soon extricate themselves from the situation. Others may feel fear or...

For parents considering a divorce, the prospect of shared custody can be an intimidating thought. Not only can some people struggle with the demands of a shared custody schedule, but constantly needing to see your ex could be unpleasant, to say the least. Most...

When one spouse tells the other that they want a divorce, the proverbial gloves often come off, leading to a bitter and protracted divorce. Divorcing spouses frequently let their negative emotions take control and will argue and fight over minuscule details. While...

As your child gets older, they are likely to have an opinion on how they’re living their life. They may want to have a bigger bedroom or be annoyed that they have to live in an apartment when their friends have houses. These are normal growing pains, but they can be...