Your ex may try to deny you parent time with your children for myriad reasons. Perhaps you are behind on child support payments, or your ex is annoyed that you have a new significant other. But whatever the reason, your time and relationship with your children is worth fighting for….
One of the most important things you can do when going through a divorce (especially if you have a contentious ex) is to keep a journal regarding the events that happened leading up to your divorce, as well as all interactions that occur during your divorce. This will not only…
In the past, pets have been considered property in a divorce, where one party is awarded the pet like an asset. But today, with pet-custody battles increasing, courts are looking at pets less like a couch, and more like a child. Factors based on animal best-interest are now being considered…
Whether you and your partner have tried getting counseling during your marriage or not, you may think the time for therapy has passed—since you’re now looking to get divorced or are in the middle of getting divorced. The truth is that now may be the best time to seek help….
The terms equal and equitable are not synonyms. In a divorce, Utah Law requires an equitable division of assets. An equitable division means that marital and liquid assets will be divided fairly, not equally. This includes the award of child support and alimony. The court will not award an equal…
When your attorney emails you a blank Financial Declaration requesting you complete, your first reaction will probably be to move the email to your trash folder. You have good reason for this reflex: legal documents are intimidating! They use words and phrases completely absent from normal vocabulary and reference rules…
CoilLaw is teaming up with Sunrise Solutions this holiday season to benefit the children of South Valley Services. South Valley Services is a domestic violence service provider in West Jordan, Utah. They provide safe shelter and supportive services to women, men and their children who have been impacted by domestic violence. We will…
Emily Chambers for CoilLaw You may not think your divorce is affecting your child all that much (“MY child is resilient!”), but children are amazingly perceptive about their parents and their behaviors. They may put on a happy face while secretly worrying about their parents’ issues if they are allowed…
-By Olivia Nelson In the age of millennials, we have become adept at time-lining our lives through social media. We leave trails of life events and conversations all over the internet. While the public thrill of getting likes on pictures and connecting with our long distance loved ones brings joy,…
No one likes to hear the word Prenuptial Agreement. However, for second, third, fourth marriages etc. they are vital to protecting your assets and your future. Usually if this is your first marriage the parties are younger, have no real valuable assets and believe that if they build wealth together…
