Advances of Technology and Termination of Alimony
What is cohabitation? How do you prove that a couple is cohabitating? What type of evidence can be used to prove that cohabitation exists? First, what does cohabitation mean under…
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Prenuptial Agreements – More Trouble Than They’re Worth?
Are prenuptial agreements more trouble than they are worth? Do they start the marriage off on an adversarial note? A prenuptial agreement could be a sensitive topic in many…
Imputing Income in Utah
There are many issues in a typical divorce that are hotly disputed but child support and spousal support (aka alimony) invariably top that list. This is, in part, because even…
No Fault Divorce – How Infidelity Can Cost You
Though Utah is a no-fault divorce state, and divorces are routinely—and almost exclusively—granted for “irreconcilable differences,” infidelity in Utah can still wind up …
When is a Penny Saved a Penny Wasted?
Divorce carries with it consequences that could go on for years for those you care about the most (and that includes you!). Still, you feel the need to “save money” on…
Alimony & Income Equalization
There are many points of contention in a divorce action, from child custody to asset and debt distribution. After child custody, one of the most contentious issues in a divorce is…
Artificially Modifying Income – Trying To Trick The Court Won’t Work
Near countless hours have been spent fighting over how much alimony or child support parties should pay and receive in a divorce action. While in Utah the legislature has established…
Liar!! Do Family Courts Punish Lying In Divorce Proceedings?
As would be expected, family law actions are the perfect breeding ground for “he said she said” scenarios. Anyone who has been in a relationship that has ended poorly knows …
Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements in Utah
Many people enter marriage wanting to protect certain assets in the event the marriage were later to fail. When parties enter a marriage and one or both of the members of the…