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...
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Can a child’s wishes affect custody proceedings in Utah?
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...
What’s an uncontested divorce?
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...
What are the benefits of bird-nesting?
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...
How do you divide your belongings and debts when you divorce?
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...
Can you ask the Utah family courts for sole custody of your kids?
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...
The multiple benefits you derive from an uncontested divorce
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...
Can your child decide where to live during the divorce?
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...
What happens when you can’t agree to a custody schedule?
If you cannot agree to a custody schedule during your divorce, you should know that the State of Utah allows for the court to establish a minimum parent-time arrangement for the noncustodial parent. Minimum parent-time scheduling is set by the Utah Code to make it...
Custody terms that you need to know before you divorce in Utah
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...