Many people wonder whether or not they can even get full custody, or if it’s even possible in the first place. What Does Full Custody Mean? Colloquially, when people say that they have full custody (also referred to as sole custody), they’re typically referring to an arrangement where the children…
Financial disagreements can put some pretty serious strain on a marriage. Growing research continues to show that when couples are experiencing money problems, it can easily cause conflict in their marriage. Separate Finances Having separate finances doesn’t mean that your marriage is destined to fail, as many couples have separate…
If you don’t like your ex’s new significant other, you may be wondering whether or not there’s anything you can do to keep them away from your kids. When You Don’t Like Your Ex’s New Partner It’s not uncommon for parents to be apprehensive about their children meeting their ex’s…
When a child’s parents are no longer together there’s usually a pretty heated discussion about what the child’s living arrangements will be. But, in some cases, there are parents who do not have much of an interest in their child’s life. Not only will they peacefully bow out of any…
Christmas may be an especially challenging time for families who are working through divorce. Even if your divorce has been finalized for years, Christmas may still present your family with challenges. Oftentimes disagreements arise regarding which presents each parent will give, and what the schedule will look like, Even Christmas…
The holiday season represents a magical time for many children. However, if your children are spending their first Christmas with separated parents, it may be a good idea to consider ways that you could make the holidays run a little more smoothly for the sake of your children. Calling the…
You’ve probably either heard of people threatening to take the kids, or seen it happen in movies and television shows. Unfortunately, it does happen to some people. If you’ve been on the receiving end of such threats, you may be wondering whether or not there’s anything you can do to…
Imagine being ordered to pay an astronomical amount of money in child support and, as soon as your ex starts receiving those payments, you notice that they’re suddenly living a more lavish lifestyle. This may lead you to wonder where your child support payments are actually going. Unfortunately, the aforementioned…
We hear a lot about children experiencing horrendous physical abuse, sexual abuse, and neglect. However, we rarely hear horror stories about children experiencing emotional abuse. Yet, emotional abuse is real, and it can cause trauma that can take years of therapy to heal. Knowing just how dangerous emotional abuse can…
Utah law states, “It is the public policy of this state that parents retain the fundamental right and duty to exercise primary control over the care, supervision, upbringing, and education of their children.” But what does that really mean? What rights do parents actually have when it comes to raising…