Knowing how to argue effectively can restore peace to your home Consider the political climate of the present day: those on the right are becoming more radical in their ways, just as those on the left are becoming more radical in their ways. And, room for compromise seems to be…
The answer to how to be happy again might not include divorce Are you caught in a thought loop where you can’t stop thinking that your marriage has ruined your life? Take a moment to seriously consider the question. Is your marriage to your spouse the reason that your life…
Imagine that it’s 1985 and, instead of being at home with your spouse and children, you’re outside your ex’s house, peering into their windows. You’re not there for any nefarious purpose, of course, you’re just wondering what’s going on in their life. Totally unacceptable. In fact, you’re looking at jail…
DCFS, Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services, has a bad reputation for a good reason: a lot of innocent and well-meaning parents have been the focus of exhaustive investigations, and a lot of neglected and abused children have fallen through the cracks. If DCFS shows up at your door,…
With its storied past, many parents wonder if DCFS is meant to help or hinder When Utah DCFS shows up on your doorstep, you can safely bet that it’s not going to be a good time. Even the world’s best parents can have nightmarish experiences with DCFS. And, tragically, many…
Adultery is a felony in some states, but is it legal in Utah? Nothing can adequately prepare you for the heartbreak of finding out your spouse has cheated on you. Yet, a shocking 22% of married men and 14% of married women have admitted to committing some form of infidelity….
If you’re considering cheating, read this first What is infidelity? Though the answer likely varies from person to person, if you have to ask, “is this cheating?”, it probably is. When cheaters commit infidelity, most of them aren’t thinking about the consequences of their actions. However, many cheaters don’t realize…
In divorce, nobody wants to give their ex anything. Though the idea of your ex walking away with everything and you walking away with nothing is highly unrealistic, you’ll still want to protect as many assets as you can while following the laws. In Utah, whether you keep your assets…
Sometimes fights get so intense that you can’t help but google on your phone, “Divorce near me Salt Lake City.” It’s a wordy search, but we’re glad it’s brought you here. At CoilLaw, we’re divorce attorneys, but we’re not pro-divorce. We believe that, in family law, doing what’s best for…
The most commonly asked questions in divorce all revolve around this Everyone wants to know how to get out of child support in Utah. Money is always tight during an divorce, and handing a chunk of your hard- earned cash to your ex every month can be extremely difficult for…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends