In most Utah divorces, your spouse is entitled to half of the marital portion of your 401(k), not half of the whole account. The marital portion is what you contributed during the marriage plus the growth on those contributions. Money you had in the account before the wedding, and the…
Everyone wants to know: what alimony is, who can get it, and how much it’s going to be. Alimony Defined Alimony, often referred to as “spousal support” or “spousal maintenance,” is a sum that the higher-earning spouse pays to the lower-earning spouse. Contrary to what many believe, alimony is intended…
If you’re going through the divorce process, it is a good idea to gather important items sooner rather than later. This specifically applies to items that do not have monetary value and mostly have sentimental value. What Happens When a Spouse Won’t Surrender Assets? If a spouse is refusing to…
If you’re getting married soon, you’ve probably already had conversations with your future spouse about how the finances will be set up. If you haven’t had a chance to talk about it, it’s probably a good idea to have the discussion before the wedding. If you’re considering keeping your finances…
If you’re getting divorced, you’re likely wondering what’s going to happen with your home. Unsurprisingly, many couples aren’t excited about having to deal with selling a piece of real property while they’re going through the divorce process. Although the divorce process can be a very stressful time, selling your home…
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…
What do you do when your ex won’t return your things? They’ve probably returned the big items that they’ve been ordered to, such as your car. But what about the smaller items? You may have left some clothes, jewelry, items of sentimental value, or small items that your spouse would…
Unpacking High-Asset Divorce, Spousal Support, Prenups, and Need-Based Attorney Fees Kelly Clarkson’s divorce has been on the cover of magazines since the story broke news in the middle of 2020. Fans all over the world are outraged over her $200,000.00 per month spousal and child support. Furthermore, there seems to…
Going through a divorce can be one of the most emotionally painful and traumatizing experiences one can go through in their adult life. Emotions of anger, sadness, grief, and sometimes even guilt or blame are all at play. Everyone has a different experience during their divorce, and the biggest aspect…
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…
How to Survive and Thrive When Your Marriage Ends