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If one spouse insists on divorce, shouldn’t he/she pay all legal fees?

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Attorney Fees, Lawyer Fees
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Not necessarily “wrong,” but rather unlikely (not impossible, but unlikely, but read on to see what exceptions may apply). It may be reasonable of you to argue to the court that since you did not want a divorce (and presumably…
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Cox v. Hefley 2019 UT App 60 – attorney consent or consultation, third party decision-maker

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Appeal, Best Interest of the Child, Child Custody Modification, Court Rules, Custody, Divorce Court, Divorce Law, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Procedure, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mental Illness, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parent Time, Supervised Parent-time, Supervised Visitation, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Women's Divorce Issues
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2019 UT App 60 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS CAMERON MICHAEL COX, Appellee, v. PAIGE CHARISSA HEFLEY, Appellant. Opinion No. 20170903-CA Filed April 18, 2019 Second District Court, Ogden Department The Honorable W. Brent West No. 134901221 David Pedrazas, Attorney…
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What are some of the major causes behind a divorce?

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Adultery, Divorce Causes
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Lack of commitment/incompatibility. http://www.divorce.usu.edu/files… Survey: Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) professionals Reveal the Leading Causes of Divorce “Marriage is a counter-cultural act in a throwaway society.” —Dr. William H. Doherty, noted marriage scholar and therapist Utah Family Law, LC |…
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Is financial turmoil the cause of divorce?

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Divorce Causes, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation, Men's Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues
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Probably not. While many divorces arise over money troubles (too little money, which places an unbearable strain on the marriage), money can’t be the primary cause of divorce. Divorce is too often a terrible investment. The odds of “cashing in” through divorce…
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What is the safest way to break up with an abusive partner?

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Abuse, Divorce Fears, Divorce Preparedness, Domestic Violence, Men's Divorce Issues, Mental Illness, Women's Divorce Issues
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What is the safest way to break up with an abusive partner? I heard many horror stories and afraid I might be next. While there is no one “proper” way to break up with an What is the safest way…
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What Legal Research Is and Why It’s Important to Your Case

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Attorney Fees, Divorce Preparedness, Lawyer Fees, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Utah Supreme Court Decisions
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Most clients have no idea how much work takes place behind the scenes at most law firms. More than the copious phone calls, emails and text messages back and forth to opposing counsel/parties. Planning, research, evidence gathering, document drafting, court…
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Can I Get the Court to Force My NPD Spouse to Be Tested?

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Child Custody, Child Custody Modification, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mental Illness, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parent Time, Personality Disorders, Visitation, Women's Divorce Issues
Should I attempt to / is it possible to have my court order my NPD to undergo psychological testing before he can get access to our child? First, let’s break down the bases for your resistance to you ex-spouse having…
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Dealing with Your Spouse During the Divorce Process

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Abuse, Amicable Divorce, Children in Divorce, Coping With Divorce, Dirty Tricks, Divorce Fears, Divorce Lawyers, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mental Illness, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Personality Disorders, Preparing for Divorce, Women's Divorce Issues
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QUESTION: What are some pointers that you may have in getting along with your ex-spouse to be during the process of a divorce? What advice do you have to keep it from escalating badly during this difficult time? ANSWER: Suggest…
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LeFevre v. Mackelprang – 2019 UT App 42 – joint custody analysis

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Child Custody, Child Custody Modification, Children in Divorce, Custody Evaluation, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Procedure, Evidence, Expert Witnesses, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, Joint Physical Custody, Men's Divorce Issues, Modification of Child Custody, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Parental Fitness, Parental Rights, Parenting Plan, Procedure and Evidence, Relocation, Sole Custody, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Women's Divorce Issues
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2019 UT App 42 – THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS – LeFevre v. Mackelprang AMELIA GAYATREE LEFEVRE, Appellee, v. CASEY LEE MACKELPRANG, Appellant. Opinion No. 20171006-CA Filed March 28, 2019 Sixth District Court, Panguitch Department The Honorable Paul D. Lyman…
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Good and Bad Advice About Preparing for Mediation

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Dirty Tricks, Divorce Preparedness, Mediation, Men's Divorce Issues, Settlement, Women's Divorce Issues
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There’s a lot of advice on how to prepare for and go to mediation successfully. But how good is the advice? Let’s find out. Read this article about how to prepare for a successful mediation (I didn’t write this one):…
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