By Jill Coil, Founder and Family Law Attorney, Utah State Bar
Millcreek is a township within Salt Lake City. As of the 2010 census, it is home to approximately 62,000 residents. It was once home to Mormon leader Joseph F. Smith, nephew of the church’s founder, Joseph Smith.
When you are facing a criminal charge, you need to work with an experienced Millcreek criminal defense lawyer who can defend your case. Likewise, when you file for divorce or you are facing a family law issue, choosing to work with an experienced family attorney can be one of the most important choices you make.
Divorce and Family Law
The realm of family law encompasses many areas, including divorce. This area of law, perhaps more so than any other, requires sensitive handling by attorneys because it involves the relationships between married couples, former spouses, and their children. Our firm is here to help you work through your family law issue, such as the following:
- Prenuptial and postnuptial agreements;
- Spousal support;
- DCFS actions;
- Child support;
- Child custody;
- Divorces;
- Adoptions;
- Annulments;
- Domestic partnerships;
- Domestic litigation; and
- Paternity suits.
Criminal Defense
When you are facing a criminal charge, you are probably scared, worried, and confused. Do not assume that you will be convicted – you can fight your charge with help from an experienced criminal defense attorney. Work with a member of our firm to handle any of the following issues:
- Juvenile defense;
- Underage drinking charge;
- Theft charge;
- Violent crime charge;
- Drug charge;
- Domestic violence charge;
- DUI; and
- Traffic violations.
Be proactive and start working with an experienced criminal defense attorney as soon as possible after you are charged. When you are facing a criminal charge, a strong defense is your case’s best asset.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Millcreek Divorce and Family Law
What specific family law issues can a Millcreek attorney help with?
The realm of family law encompasses many areas, and our firm is here to help you work through issues such as prenuptial and postnuptial agreements, spousal support, DCFS actions, child support, child custody, divorces, adoptions, annulments, domestic partnerships, domestic litigation, and paternity suits.
Why does divorce and family law require sensitive handling by an attorney?
This area of law, perhaps more so than any other, requires sensitive handling by attorneys because it involves the relationships between married couples, former spouses, and their children.
When should I contact a Millcreek family law firm?
You should contact an experienced attorney who can discuss the applicable Utah laws and guide you through the next steps, whether you are trying to get child support, filing for divorce, or wondering if you qualify for an annulment.
Can we shorten the 30-day wait?
Only by written motion showing extraordinary circumstances, which is a narrow exception rather than a formality. For planning purposes, treat 30 days from filing as the floor, and remember that the requirement was 90 days until May 2018, so older articles quoting that figure are simply out of date.
What happens to the house?
Millcreek’s housing stock is largely older and often carries substantial equity, which makes the home the central asset in many cases here. The usual paths are a buy-out, a deferred sale, or a sale now, and the deciding factor is generally whether the spouse who wants to stay can refinance the loan into their own name.
Can the parenting schedule be changed after the decree?
Yes, on a petition to modify, but you have to show a material and substantial change in circumstances since the last order. A new job with different hours, a move, or a significant change in the children’s needs can qualify. Simple dissatisfaction with the existing schedule does not.
Work with an Experienced Millcreek Family and Criminal Defense Law Firm
Contact Jill Coil of CoilLaw, LLC today to learn more about the legal process surrounding your case. Whether you are trying to get the child support your former spouse owes you, facing a serious criminal charge, or wondering if you qualify for an annulment, you need to work with an experienced attorney who can discuss the applicable Utah laws and guide you through the next steps in your case. Contact our firm to set up your initial consultation with Jill Coil at our criminal defense and family law firm.
