Are Alimony and Spousal Support The Same Thing In Utah? Some people wonder what is the difference between alimony and spousal support. The truth is that there is no difference in Utah. Spousal support is just another word for alimony. These are just two terms that refer to the payment…
More Than Just a Lawyer Jill L. Coil, a domestic litigation lawyer for and the owner of CoilLaw, LLC, a divorce law firm in Salt Lake City, Utah, was recently featured in the city’s online Attorney at Law Magazine. Telling reporters for the magazine that she is more than just…
An Attorney Will Help Through The Process Till death do us part. Unfortunately, these days, things do not always work that way. Statistics in recent years show that the divorce rate in Utah is higher than the national average. The rate is influenced by a variety of factors including age,…
Unmarried Couples Paternity Rights Vs Married Couples in SLC When a couple has a child, certain legal rights attach to the parents regarding the newborn child. While maternity rights necessarily are granted to the mother through the birth process, paternity rights, and when they are obtained by a father, vary…
Juvenile Help No parent wants to receive the phone call informing them that their child has been placed under arrest on suspicion of a juvenile offense. Unfortunately, many parents do receive this call, as statistics indicate that juvenile courts across Utah have heard more than 55,000 cases in a single…
An SLC Attorney Will Help You It’s frightening to think about the possibility of your child being removed from your home. However, this is a regular occurrence in the state, as the Utah Division of Child and Family Services (DCFS) works to ensure the safety of children. While these incidents…
A divorce can be a very emotionally draining experience that can take a significant amount of time to be concluded. While the process may be straightforward for a couple that has few or no assets and no children, it can get complicated depending on what other issues need to be…
Rates Are Higher In Utah Domestic violence is a serious concern, and in Utah, the rates of domestic violence are higher compared to the national average, according to a report by Fox 13. Because domestic violence often begins with non-violent acts, here are three signs that you are (or may…
In the state of Utah, there are four basic methods of determining property distribution in a divorce process. Prenuptial Agreement If you and your spouse signed a prenuptial agreement prior to marriage, the terms of the agreement will generally be used to determine the separation of property. Even if the…
Tips On Breaking The News As discussed in an article published in Psychology Today, telling the children is one of the hardest parts of getting divorced. It is vitally important to consider the feelings of the kids and act in their best interest, just as the court does when determining…
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