What to Expect During a Divorce Mediation in Utah
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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
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
In an ideal bankruptcy case, all the creditors are listed thereby maximizing the debts that are discharged. But, oftentimes the debtor hasn’t received a bill
Weekes Law’s Affordable Bankruptcy Program was attacked by the United States Trustee for Region 19, in the District of Utah and by a competing law firm.
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.
Learn Important Utah Personal Bankruptcy Information (Definitions) The following are common Utah bankruptcy terms used on this site regarding personal bankruptcy: Creditor The business or
Process To File Bankruptcy In Utah Step 1 – Making the Decision to File for Chapter 7 The first step in the process to
File Bankruptcy Online in Utah Simply and Conveniently We know that the issues causing you to consider bankruptcy are very difficult and stressful. That’s why
Get Accurate Utah Bankruptcy Information Utah Debunking Bankruptcy Myths There are many misconceptions circulating about bankruptcy information that affect a person’s decision on whether they
Utah Personal Bankruptcy Information (Definitions) Learn about Important… The following are common terms used on this site regarding personal bankruptcy information in Utah: Assets Any
What Is the Bankruptcy Means Test? Utah Means test for Chapter 7 Bankruptcy The Utah Bankruptcy Means Test is an income test to determine if
Importance of Utah Bankruptcy Exemptions When you file bankruptcy under Utah bankruptcy laws, you want to ensure that you keep all or as many of
Bankruptcy Frequently Asked Questions A decision to file for bankruptcy should only be made after determining that bankruptcy is the best way to deal with your
Life After Bankruptcy In Utah Will I Be Able To Get A Loan After Bankruptcy In Utah? What is Life after bankruptcy in Utah like?
Every year around tax season our clients ask us how bankruptcy will impact the tax refund they are expecting. Some of the questions posed include:
341 Meeting Instructions Your section 341 meeting of creditors is approaching, so to help ensure a smooth meeting this video will provide you with instructions
What Happens to Rental Property in Bankruptcy One of the most important concerns many of our clients have is how bankruptcy will impact their lease
When Can I Buy A Home After Bankruptcy and Foreclosure? I was speaking with a friend the other day who about a year ago short
One of most frequently asked questions I get asked is whether the debtor will lose all their property if they file for bankruptcy. It makes
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Ever wondered why is bankruptcy a Constitutional Principle? The United States constitution has only 4,400 words. It is the oldest and shortest written Constitution of
Once a chapter 13 bankruptcy case is filed, the automatic stay prevents creditors from legally foreclosing, garnishing, repossessing or collecting against the debtor or any
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
Will Filing Bankruptcy Stop Foreclosure Your lender has started foreclosure. What should you do? What are your options? Will bankruptcy stop foreclosure? How can I
Keep More Property in Bankruptcy The Utah legislature amended the Utah bankruptcy exemptions in 2013. Bankruptcy exemptions are the laws that protect property from liquidation
Frequently clients need to file for bankruptcy, but want to do so without his or her spouse being affected. That raises the questions: Can a
One of the most common concerns or misconceptions that clients express in one form or another is an insecurity that if they file bankruptcy that
Chapter 13 bankruptcy in Utah County is a consolidation of debt and a partial repayment over a period of three to five years, based on
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
Filing for bankruptcy can be a challenging and stressful process. One of the decisions you might face during a Chapter 7 bankruptcy is whether to
Naturally, one of the most frequently posed questions by our prospective Salt Lake bankruptcy clients is: Will I lose all of my property if I
So you’ve decided that you need to file a Utah chapter 7 bankruptcy and you’re wondering: What Should I Expect in my Chapter 7 Bankruptcy?
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
All Americans have felt the worst economic downturn in American history, since the Great Depression. The affects and repercussions are still being diagnosed, assessed and
“I heard that I can discharge my tax debt, is that true?” The preceding question is one that is frequently posed in our Utah bankruptcy
Are You Dealing With a Mortgage or Home Foreclosure? I have just received noticed that my lender is beginning foreclosure of my home. What should
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
In 2009 Congress enacted the Helping Families Save Their Homes Act of 2009, which among other things requires federally insured lenders to engage in loss
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
Since 2008 the U.S. real estate market has dogged our economic stability. The recession was largely caused by exotic mortgages enabled by mortgage-backed securities creating