Utah is an equitable distribution state. This means that in the event of a divorce, Utah courts will divide the marital property in a manner that is deemed ‘fair’ to both partners. A fair division of assets does not mean an equal division of the assets. In fact, in many…
Aside from issues involving children, dividing property is often the most fiercely contested part of a Utah divorce, and debt sits right at the center of that fight. No one wants to walk away saddled with bills they cannot afford, yet that is exactly what happens when debt is handled…
Keep Your Division Rights Protected After child-related topics, the division of assets is often the most contentious and important issue that divorcing couples must resolve. When couples own a lot of high-value property, this process becomes even more complex. Dividing high-end assets can also become much more emotional, and it…
After child-related issues, dividing assets is often the most contentious part of a divorce. When a couple owns substantial wealth, that process becomes far more complicated. High-end asset division in a Utah divorce can turn emotional quickly, and the stakes are high enough that you should not face it without…
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,…
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…
Divorce Happens Every year, over 2 million people get divorced in the United States. And although the overall national divorce rate has slowed slightly over the past few years, some states still report high numbers. In fact, in Utah, approximately 10 people per 1,000 will go through a divorce. Attorneys…
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