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…
Not everyone suffering from narcissistic personality disorder will end up going through a divorce. However, personality disorders often negatively impact a person’s ability to maintain relationships and navigate the interpersonal problems that arise in relationships. Due to this, those suffering from NPD may have higher rates of divorce and failed…
A lot of people wonder how they’re going to support themselves after divorce. In Utah it’s very common for one spouse to stay at home while the other one goes to work. This arrangement tends to work out well during the marriage—but not if that marriage ends in divorce. Fortunately,…
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…
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…
What happens when you want your child to undergo a medical procedure but your ex doesn’t agree with the procedure being performed? In matters of life and death, parents tend to be on the same page. But what about when it’s not life or death? What if it’s something like…
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…
You’ve probably heard of children being removed from the home. However, even though it’s an occurrence we’ve all heard of, the process is something that remains a mystery to most people. When it comes to DCFS, there are a lot of misconceptions about how much power they have, what they…
Divorce is a traumatic experience for many people. That’s why it’s so important to take care of your mental health during the divorce process. All the time and emotional energy people put into the divorce process typically leaves them very little time for self-care. And this is especially true for…
Grandparents can be a huge help when it comes to raising a child. However, there are certainly cases where it may not be in the best interest of the child to have a relationship with their grandparents. In other cases, it may be in the best interest of the child…