The assignment of fault may make a difference in terms of a court’s final determination of the division of the marital estate and an alimony award, although the court does not “punish” a party for fault when dividing property. If a party’s fault caused the innocent party financial hardship, then that can affect how much of an award property or alimony a court makes to the innocent party.
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Divorce and Family Law by Eric K. Johnson, Attorney At Law
Divorce and Family Law by Eric K. Johnson, Attorney At Law
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* Q: Can I terminate paying child support if my ex-spouse is withholding parent-time or visitation from me? A: No. The policy is that even if a parent withholds parent-time, it only hurts children worse to lose financial support for something that is not the fault of the children ... * Q: What is “no-fault” divorce, and does it exist in Utah? A: It used to be that the only way you could get a divorce was if your spouse was “at fault.” No-fault divorce means that you can get a divorce without having to show your spouse is at fault. The majority of divorces are now no-fault divorces. * Q: When parents dispute child custody what standards apply in Utah to determine the child custody award? A: Where there is a disputed between parents over child custody, the court decides the issue. Custody awards are based on the “best interests of the child” standard ... * Q: How is child support calculated? A: Child support includes three components: a monthly monetary payment for reguar monthly expenses such as food, clothing and shelter, and other daily and monthly needs or expenses, healthcare (medical, dental, and hospital insurance), and child care expenses. |
Finding Fault in a Utah DivorceTo receive a court-approved divorce it is not necessary to show that either one of the parties was at fault in the decline of the marriage. All that is necessary to prove is a breakdown in the marital relationship to the extent that the objects and goals of marriage have been destroyed and that no reasonable possibility remains that the marriage can be saved.
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