If you’re going through a divorce, you’re likely trying to figure out how child support figures into your post-divorce budget. Or, maybe you’ve already gone through a divorce but you need to go through the hassle of having your child-support order modified. Though it sounds like a very complicated issue,…
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…
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…
Is there anything more infuriating than seeing your ex with a new phone right after child support payments were deposited into their account? The idea that your ex may be spending child support payments on themselves instead of the child is likely to spark anger in even the most easy…
A custody evaluation is an extremely important part of a divorce case involving children. Without a custody evaluation, the part of the trial involving custody will spiral into a he-said, she-said situation in which everyone—especially the children—suffer. The purpose of a custody evaluation is to provide the court with unbiased…
Helping Your Kids Cope with Divorce in Utah During the Pandemic If you’re going through a divorce and you have young children, the COVID-19 pandemic is an opportunity for you to teach your children how to cope with difficult times. It shows your ability to communicate with the other parent,…
Why Pay Child Support? As you probably already know, raising a child is expensive, and that remains true before, during, and after a divorce. Some ex-spouses feel cheated for having to pay child support, or that their ex is getting the better end of the deal if they are awarded…
Emily Chambers for CoilLaw Net income vs. gross income and why it matters may sound like a trivial accounting topic, but the “small” difference between net and gross income plays a big part in family legal matters especially for child support and alimony. Let’s start by defining each one. Gross…
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