Divorce in Utah
Divorce in Utah
- Divorce isn’t just a legal process. It’s a personal, moral, and practical reckoning. I do not approach divorce casually. Neither should you. If you’re here, it probably means something has gone wrong that you believe cannot be fixed within the framework of your marriage. If so, you have come to the right place. This page isn’t going to try to “sell” you on hiring me. Instead, I’ll tell you how I approach divorce cases, what I believe, and what kind of client I work best with. If that speaks to you, we may be a good fit.
How I Approach a Divorce Case
I help those who are ready to face divorce with their eyes open and their principles intact. I am aggressively reasonable in my approach to a fair resolution of each case. I deliver an honest day’s work for an honest day’s pay. You may want to ask about my “satisfaction or you don’t pay, no questions asked” guarantee.
To learn more about my skills and experience, visit our About Us page
How What I Do—and Don’t Do
I make the best to be made of a bad situation.
I don’t manipulate emotions. I don’t paint worst-case scenarios to scare clients into hiring me or into making quick and dirty settlements. I don’t make promises I can’t keep. I do not suffer fools gladly.
If a case can be resolved fairly through negotiation or mediation, I’ll do all I can to achieve that. If litigation is necessary, I’ll handle it sensibly, carefully, and zealously.
I help people understand their rights and options. I happily provide practical, well-reasoned, understandable legal advice. I handle conflict directly as the case requires–neither seeking a fight nor shrinking from one either. I refuse to play games in or out of court
How Should You Approach a Divorce Case?
Marriage matters. It’s not to be treated lightly. But some people have no meaningful choice other than divorce, and some have spouses who gave them no choice. Either way, divorce is a serious matter, so it ought to be handled in a serious manner.
Divorce isn’t just about dissolving a marriage and splitting up the property. It’s about:
- Facing hard truths–and often betrayals and injustices–without letting them destroy you.
- Protecting your children’s wellbeing and future.
- Dividing fairly what you and your spouse have built over the course of the marriage.
- Ensuring you avoid self-inflicted wounds (both long- and short-term) as you proceed. Don’t wring your hands. Don’t waste time. Face your fears and prepare now.
The legal system isn’t built for perfection, but it’s the system you have to work within, and it can still serve justice if you’re highly prepared and get sound guidance.
With Whom I Work Best
I work best with people who:
- Value honesty and fair treatment, even when being honest is uncomfortable and inconvenient
- Understand that fairness and strategy are not opposites
- Act maturely and responsibly. Who don’t want to be babysat or flattered–just helped to the extent they need help
- Who can recognize success in divorce is most often about winning the long game
If you want to use the divorce process as a tool for revenge or control and/or fraud, don’t hire me.
If you’re scared, angry, overwhelmed, or unsure what to do next—but you’re still committed to acting in good faith and exercising sound judgment—then you’ll likely find me to be the help you want and need to get through this.
What You Can Expect From Me
- Straight answers. I don’t lie, talk down, or suck up to clients.
- Clear, regular communication. You’ll know what’s going on and why. And you’ll know immediately. I take and return calls timely. I’m happy to meet with clients as needed.
- Efficiency and value. I refuse to provide minimal effort or service. You will know I give the best I have.
You won’t get cynical marketing gimmicks, cheap empty promises, or window dressing. Just a professional who’s been doing and taking this work seriously for 28 years and counting.
‘Had Enough?
If you’re considering divorce—or already in the middle of it—and really want to handle it wisely and expeditiously, let’s talk soon.
