American Fork Family Law Blog

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...

When married parents with minor children divorce in Utah, they will have to reach a settlement regarding custody or have a judge decide how to split up parental responsibilities. Whether you want to negotiate with your spouse in a mediation session or believe that...

Having an uncontested divorce is a good way to reduce how much time you spend on your divorce. For two people who get along or who are able to work together to come to a resolution on the case, an uncontested divorce is a good way to move forward without having to...

Protecting your relationship with your kids will likely be your top priority if you and your spouse need to divorce before your children become adults. Child custody is often one of the most difficult parts of a divorce, and former spouses frequently fight bitterly to...

If you’ve decided to file for a divorce, you may be nervous about your first meeting with your divorce attorney. Having a checklist of things to prepare in advance can help make your first meeting go smoothly and efficiently. What should you bring to your meeting?...