By Russell B. Weekes Most MCA funders discover the problem the same way. The ACH transfers stop. The merchant goes quiet. Someone opens a browser
Divorce is never easy, but for many couples in Utah, mediation offers a more peaceful, efficient, and cost-effective path to resolution. In fact, most divorce
Understanding the Ramifications of Sole Physical Custody in Utah In Utah, custody arrangements are made with the child’s best interests as the primary focus. When
When navigating divorce with children, having a clear and fair parenting plan is essential. Below is a sample “Default Parent Plan,” designed to address key
In Utah divorce cases, knowing your average monthly income is essential, as it impacts decisions around child support, alimony, and division of financial responsibilities. Here’s
Top 10 Reasons Utah Business Owners Need Estate Planning Estate planning is crucial for everyone, but for business owners in Utah, it’s especially important to
In 2024, a significant update to estate planning in Utah is the growing popularity and legal clarity around Transfer on Death Deeds (TOD Deeds). This legal tool, which allows property owners to pass real estate directly to a beneficiary upon their death, without going through probate, has significantly simplified basic estate planning in Utah.
How to Select the Right Trustee for Your Living Trust A living trust is a powerful estate planning tool that allows you to manage your
In Utah, there are three statutory parent-time (also known as visitation) options designed to accommodate different family situations and needs during and after a divorce.
In the context of a divorce, determining which debts are considered marital debts is crucial as it influences the division of liabilities between spouses. In
Navigating child custody during a divorce or separation can be one of the most challenging and emotional aspects for parents. In Utah, child custody laws
Joint property, also known as joint tenancy, is nothing but an estate planning pitfall. Although joint tenancy has been assailed for years by many estate
You may have heard that probate is somehow bad and that you should avoid it, but you aren’t sure why or how to avoid it.
Many of our clients are initially somewhat concerned about the meeting of creditors. The meeting of creditors need not cause substantial concern. Frequently after the
Most people are unaware that there are four chapters of bankruptcy that a person can file. What are the different chapters of bankruptcy? We will
Separation Agreements that are incorporated into a divorce decree (and decrees of divorce themselves) pose difficult and sometimes unexpected results in bankruptcy. Many of the
In the wake of the U.S. foreclosure crisis, and as part of the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, congress enacted the Protecting
It may come to a surprise to most people to hear an estate planning attorney admit that most estate plans don’t work. In our experience,
National lender Wells Fargo, N.A.’s (Wells Fargo) attempt to invalidate a residential lease following the foreclosure of a mortgage covering a Highland property was denied
Since 2008 the U.S. real estate market has dogged our economic stability. The so-called Great Recession was largely caused by failed exotic mortgages fueled by