In 2015, the United States of America took a big step forward in terms of human rights: our country finally legalized same-sex marriage across all fifty states. Though we may feel this magnanimous victory came far too late, we gleefully celebrate the human rights victory so many couples have been…
Imagine the police showing up at your door with a warrant to arrest you because you cheated on your spouse. If the thought causes you to panic, there’s no need: though adultery used to be a class B misdemeanor in Utah, adultery hasn’t been a crime since 2019. However, just…
Maybe you’re wondering whether or not it’s time to end your marriage. Although you’re the only person who can make that decision, it’s important to take as much time as you need to really consider whether or not divorce is for you. In today’s world, it’s not uncommon for people…
It’s not unheard of for divorcing couples to threaten each other with DCFS involvement. This is especially true in high conflict divorces. Though the idea of DCFS showing up on your doorstep may be unsettling, it’s important to understand their process and understand your rights. Although your spouse may attempt…
Social media platforms have done something remarkable: they’ve given a voice to those who have not previously had a voice. Before social media, if you had something to say, you could either say it to the people in the room, or say it to yourself. In the present day, depending…
Being a parent is hard. And, if you’re going through a divorce, the last thing you want is a stranger judging you on your parenting style. However, if you and your spouse are struggling to agree on custody arrangements, you may be subject to a custody evaluation. Though it sounds…
If you’re going through a divorce, it may be tempting to tell your attorney everything. After all, this is a person who’s seen the end of so many marriages, surely they must have good advice, right? Well, although attorneys do have a unique perspective, they probably aren’t the best place…
Narcissistic personality disorder, or NPD, has become quite a trendy way for people to label their exes that were just too difficult to handle. However, we so often forget that narcissistic personality disorder is a mental disorder that people suffer from. Simply labeling everyone we don’t like, or cannot find…
There’s a big difference between having legal custody and having physical custody of your children. In this blog, we’re talking about securing 50/50 physical custody. Physical Custody is measured by how many nights a child spends in the parent’s home. If you have 50/50 custody, your child will spend 183,…
A lot of people go into divorce ready to see their attorney tear their ex to pieces. Many divorcing people want to see a judge admonish their spouse for being so terrible. However, this is almost never the case. Utah’s divorce laws aren’t generally designed to punish your spouse for…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends