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 […]
Enforcement Orders: Custody or Parent-Time
Enforcement orders, like custody and parent-time orders, are legally binding directives by the court that must be followed. It is important for all involved parties to remember that the orders given are not mere suggestions. At Christensen Law, we are dedicated to helping our clients enforcing orders when necessary. The Importance of Court Orders Court […]
Does remarriage affect child support
Child Support Obligations and Factors Considered in its Calculation In family law, changing circumstances often arise which can affect previously established decrees, specifically in child support agreements. One common scenario that we often encounter involves a parent’s remarriage, which can prompt our clients to question whether this can serve as grounds for modifying their child […]
Do Grandparents Have Visitation Rights?
In Utah, grandparents can hold some significant legal rights when it comes to securing visitation with their grandchildren. Understanding these rights, as outlined in Utah Code 30-5-2, is essential for maintaining meaningful connections within the family. Visitation Rights for Grandparents Utah law recognizes the vital role grandparents play in their grandchildren’s lives and provides avenues […]