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…
If you’re worried about being ordered to pay alimony, you may be wondering if there’s any chance you can avoid alimony. When do judges order alimony? And when is alimony not awarded? Unfortunately, since alimony is left largely up to the judge’s discretion, it may be difficult to say with…
Wondering whether or not you’re going to be forced to hand over your hard earned money to your ex every month? A lot of people worry about whether or not they’ll be on the hook for alimony once the divorce process has started. This prompts many to ask how alimony…
The best way to prevent getting stuck with paying alimony to your ex is to make good choices in the beginning of the marriage. In Utah, when the courts are determining whether or not someone will have to pay alimony, they’re generally looking at the whole picture. When it comes…
When you’re going through the divorce process, staying active can help you feel better both mentally and physically. Regular exercise is associated with increased mood and better sleep—both things that can make the divorce process a little smoother. But staying active during divorce can be more difficult than it sounds….
If you’re going through a divorce, you probably want to have the most simple divorce possible. But that can seem impossible—especially at the beginning. Many people feel simply overwhelmed by the thought of divorce. For a lot of couples, divorce can mean a drastic income reduction and completely re-arranging your…
Nobody wants to be stuck with all their ex’s debt. However, due to colloquialisms and other sorts of misinformation, many people fear that their spouse will take everything—except for the debt. Although anything is possible, the aforementioned is rarely the case: it would be highly unusual for one party to…
Divorce over videogames? Sounds a little ridiculous to a lot of people. However, digital media is becoming an increasingly common pastime for many adults. But what happens when a person’s pastime is taking up all of their time? It’s not unheard of for video games to spark fights between spouses….
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…
You’ve definitely seen it in movies: the screaming and shouting, the name-calling, the vengeance, using children as pawns, and many other examples of dramatic and outrageous behavior. It’s the high-conflict divorce and, if you’re getting started on the divorce process, you’re probably wondering how you can prevent having a high-conflict…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends