Nuisance Claims in Utah: What Qualifies as a Nuisance?
Imagine settling down for a peaceful evening at home after a long day of work, only to be disrupted by the deafening sounds of your neighbor’s nightly garage band rehearsals. As the drumbeats shake your walls, you wonder what can be done to restore your hard-earned peace. One effective legal recourse in situations like this […]
Understanding High Net Worth Divorce in Utah
Navigating a traditional divorce case can be challenging, but when a couple is facing a high net worth divorce it can add extra layers of complexity. With substantial assets, investments, retirements funds, estates, and business interests at stake, the potential for disagreement and conflict increases. Strategic legal and financial planning are essential in these types […]
Recordings of Children
Can Recordings of Children Be Used as Evidence in Court? As a firm specializing in family law, our practice frequently deals with cases involving children, which can range from divorce and custody disputes to matters involving child support and adoption. These cases cause emotions to run high, and it is not uncommon for our clients […]
The Rising Trend of Gray Divorce in Utah
In recent years, “Gray Divorce” has been on the rise, both nationally and here in Utah. This term refers to divorces that occur when couples are over the age of 50, often after many years of marriage. The rate of divorce for those 50 years and older has doubled since the 1990s and has even […]
Essential Role of Guardian ad Litem
“It is the Guardian ad Litem’s duty to stand in the shoes of the child and to weigh the factors as the child would weigh them if his judgment were mature and he was not of tender years.” – J.W.F v. Schoolcraft, 763 P.2d 1217, 1222 (Utah Ct. App. 1988) Understanding the Role of a […]
Retirement Savings During Divorce Proceedings
Divorce proceedings in Utah entail a comprehensive examination of marital assets, including retirement savings. Understanding how Utah’s laws, particularly equitable distribution, influence the division of these assets is crucial for securing your financial future. The common question “How does Utah’s equitable distribution principle affect retirement savings acquired during marriage?” Utah adheres to the principle of […]
Can An Absent Father Lose Parental Rights in Utah?
Understanding Child Abandonment Child abandonment is an incredibly sensitive and complex subject for parents. The thought of parting with their cherished children is unimaginable for most. Nonetheless, within the realm of the legal world, child abandonment often arises as a contentious matter in divorce cases and custody disputes. We frequently hear from concerned parents who […]
How to Get an Annulment in Utah
Marriages in Utah may come to an end through either divorce or annulment. The distinction between the two is vital, and this article aims to shed light on their differences, while also providing insights into obtaining an annulment in Utah and the implications it carries. What is an annulment? An annulment nullifies a marriage, deeming […]
File for Divorce in Utah
Divorces in Utah can be either uncontested or contested. Uncontested divorces occur when both spouses agree on all matters, leading to quicker and more affordable resolutions. The required documents for an uncontested divorce include, among other things, a verified petition for divorce, an affidavit of jurisdiction and grounds for divorce, a vital statistics form, and […]