“I’m going to make sure you never see these kids again.” If you’re going through a high-conflict divorce, your spouse may have made this threat to you. Unfortunately, this threat is extremely powerful and has inspired people to stay in abusive, and unhappy marriages just so they can be sure…
5 ways to make sure you don’t ruin the holidays for the kids It’s unsurprising that many children don’t see Christmas the same way now after their parents have gone through a separation. Christmas is supposed to be a magical time of year, filled with love and cheer. Tragically, the…
Most family law attorneys know a thing or two about marriage since they’re surrounded by divorce for at least eight hours everyday. Though they’re no substitute for a qualified mental health professional, most family law attorneys would be able to write a book on marital advice that could prevent divorce….
Don’t worry, a Utah divorce attorney is here with answers The holiday season can still be the most wonderful time of the year, even if you have to tip-toe around court-ordered parent time. At CoilLaw, our attorneys get countless calls with questions about holiday parent time—and it’s no wonder. Court…
This year, many people are spending their first holiday season alone. The holiday is a special time of year for many people, and so many newly divorced people struggle with the holidays now that their family looks a little different this year. If this is your first year spending the…
Knowing how to argue effectively can restore peace to your home Consider the political climate of the present day: those on the right are becoming more radical in their ways, just as those on the left are becoming more radical in their ways. And, room for compromise seems to be…
The answer to how to be happy again might not include divorce Are you caught in a thought loop where you can’t stop thinking that your marriage has ruined your life? Take a moment to seriously consider the question. Is your marriage to your spouse the reason that your life…
Imagine that it’s 1985 and, instead of being at home with your spouse and children, you’re outside your ex’s house, peering into their windows. You’re not there for any nefarious purpose, of course, you’re just wondering what’s going on in their life. Totally unacceptable. In fact, you’re looking at jail…
DCFS, Utah’s Division of Child and Family Services, has a bad reputation for a good reason: a lot of innocent and well-meaning parents have been the focus of exhaustive investigations, and a lot of neglected and abused children have fallen through the cracks. If DCFS shows up at your door,…
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…
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