Preserve a Close Relationship If you have a child and you marry someone other than the child’s parent, it is natural that you will want a bond to form between your child and their new stepparent. However, even if a stepparent raises a child as their own, if your marriage…
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…
Signs of Domestic Violence: Rates Are Higher in Utah Domestic violence is a serious concern, and in Utah, the rates of domestic violence remain higher than the national average. According to the Utah Department of Health’s Violence and Injury Prevention Program, intimate partner violence accounts for a significant share of…
When a marriage ends in Utah, few questions feel more stressful than this one: who decides how the couple’s property gets divided? The answer depends on the path your divorce takes. Utah divorce property division can happen in four different ways, and each one gives you a different amount of…
Telling Kids About Divorce: Tips on Breaking the News Telling kids about divorce is one of the hardest parts of getting divorced. As discussed in an article published in Psychology Today, it is vitally important to consider the feelings of the kids and act in their best interest, just as…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends