No one likes to hear the word Prenuptial Agreement. However, for a second, third, fourth marriages, etc. they are vital to protecting your assets and your future. Usually, if this is your first marriage the parties are younger, have no real valuable assets and believe that if they build wealth…
By Jill L. Coil for CoilLaw The number one question I get asked in initial consultations is “How much will my divorce [case] cost?” I always chuckle at this question because this is the million-dollar question. Attorneys have been trying in a variety of ways to figure this out so…
By Emily Chambers for CoilLaw Because we’re in the family law business, we see a lot of marriages fall apart and we often see patterns of why they do. For us, the biggest identifier that marriage is falling apart seems to be a loss of trust between partners. This could…
Utah does recognize Common Law Marriage but it is under a set of specific circumstances that is hard to prove. When it comes to common law marriage, the process of getting a divorce isn’t too different from a regular divorce; there’s no such thing as “common law divorce.” In fact,…
A divorce can be a very emotionally draining experience that can take a significant amount of time to be concluded. While the process may be straightforward for a couple that has few or no assets and no children, it can get complicated depending on what other issues need to be…
Any type of legal case can be intimidating, but legal matters that involve your family can be particularly stressful. Family law determinations can have a substantial effect on many aspects of your life, including your finances, where you live, your relationship with your children, and more. Because so much is…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends