We understand that children are the most important aspects relating to divorce. We will work tirelessly to help resolve any child support disputes to minimize the negative effects of divorce on your children while helping you to protect your relationship with your child or children. Let us go to work for you to help make the transition as smooth as possible.
Child custody issues are profoundly important and complicated. Therefore, a competent and experienced Utah child custody attorney is critical. We work tirelessly to help you protect your relationships with your children. We understand your rights and we also understand that in the case of fathers, the law in Utah is stacked against you in custody issues. We know how to even the playing field. We have successfully won custody–even the when the odds have been against us. Let us help you protect your relationships.
When the parties cannot agree and a court must determine custody issues, it will consider the following factors:
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In Utah, the divorce process involves several steps and requires adherence to specific laws and regulations. The state recognizes both no-fault and fault-based grounds for divorce, and the process is designed to address issues such as property division, child custody, and spousal support.
Filing for Divorce The divorce process begins with the filing of a Petition for Divorce. This document is submitted to the district court in the county where either spouse resides. The petitioner must serve the respondent with the divorce papers, formally notifying them of the divorce proceedings.
Responding to the Petition Once served, the respondent has 21 days (if residing in Utah) or 30 days (if residing outside Utah) to file a response. Failure to respond within the designated timeframe may result in a default judgment, granting the petitioner the terms they requested in the petition.
Temporary Orders Either party can request temporary orders to address immediate concerns such as child custody, support, and property division. These orders are in effect until the final divorce decree is issued and are intended to provide stability during the divorce process.
Mediation Utah requires mediation for most divorce cases. A neutral third-party mediator assists the couple in negotiating and resolving disputes outside of court. If mediation is unsuccessful, the case proceeds to trial.
Trial If mediation does not result in an agreement, the divorce case goes to trial. A judge hears evidence and makes decisions on contested issues, such as asset division, custody, and support.
Finalizing the Divorce Once all issues are resolved, the judge signs the final divorce decree. This legal document outlines the terms of the divorce, including property division, custody arrangements, and support obligations. The divorce is legally finalized when this decree is issued.
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Child support in Utah is based on a formula that can easily be calculated if the income of both spouses is known. You can use the calculator at Office of Recovery Services locate at Office of Recovery Services – (utah.gov).
Your property will be categorized as either a non-maritital asset or a marital asset. If the property was acquired during the marriage it will generally be a martial asset.
Each party will receive their separate property. Marital property will generally be divided equitably.
Alimony is a remedy awarded to help a financially weaker spouse become self-sufficient. In Utah alimony is discretionary and is not awarded in every case. Factors that a court will consider in determining if alimony should be awarded and if so how much includes:
Each party typically is responsible for his or her own legal expenses and costs associated with divorce. In some case, the court may award attorney’s fees.
In Utah if the divorce is contested (an answer is filed), then mediation is required. In some cases more than one mediation will be necessary to resolve all the issues.
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