The people that we love the most often hold the tightest grip on the strings that play with our emotions. Our defenses are typically down with loved ones, with our deepest fears, dreams, and secrets uncovered like Achilles’ heel. As time passes our histories and personalities paint a picture of the person that we are. […]
Gambling addiction may not be a problem that is as widely discussed here in Utah. After all, we don’t have any casinos or legalized gambling in any way. However many Utahans do suffer from addiction to gambling and all the problems that go with it. No matter where you live in Utah, the nearest casino […]
There are so many sensitive subjects when it comes to separating from your partner. Issues like finances, alimony, child custody and parent time are largely discussed and considered beforehand. One issue however that can be just as emotionally involved is in regards to your pets. Many people have such a strong bond with their animals […]
If you have been researching family law firm blogs and articles, there is one statement you are probably sick of hearing. That statement is, “the terms and timeframes depend on unique circumstances.” For people looking for direct answers, these terms can be somewhat annoying. We hear you, unfortunately as frustrating as they may be they […]
Perhaps one of the most sensitive financial subjects surrounding divorce is who gets to keep the house. There is a myriad of financial and emotional implications with what do to with the home. In many marriages, the family home is the single largest asset and either keeping or losing it can have a large impact […]
Any time you have to seek legal counsel it is concerning. Attorneys are incredibly helpful professionals, but they typically are problem solvers, which means that if you meeting with one then you have a problem of some proportion. When one thinks of hiring lawyer we automatically go to dramatic scene between Tom Cruise and Jack […]
For any parent, one of the most painful things about their divorce is how it affects their relationship with their children. Correct me if I’m wrong but fathers feel this pain more acutely than mothers for several reasons: Gender stereotypes and biases in the family court system in Utah cause fathers to lose child custody […]
As you may or may not know, mediation is supposed to help you and your soon-to-be former spouse resolve your issues and end your marriage as amicably and smoothly as possible. The idea of involving your children in divorce mediation has probably crossed your mind, but would that be a smart move? The topic of […]
When there is any sort of court proceedings in Utah generally the two different courts, civil and criminal tend to be kept as two different entities. However, in some very particular cases, they do overlap. One of these instances is where there are claims of domestic violence made by either a male or a female […]
When facebook first started it was a revolution, a way to connect with friends and people you never thought imaginable to track down. But currently it’s constantly under scrutiny. While it is easy to share memories with the rest of the world, the nuisance like stalkers, ex-boyfriends and most scarily arguments between married and unmarried […]
