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“How To Keep It Together When Divorce Blindsides You” – from TJ Carver

March 18, 2016

Children in Divorce, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers

This blog is excerpted from an article by TJ Carver at guyvorce.com entitled “How To Keep It Together When Divorce Blindsides You.” We highlight those parts of his article that apply to moms and dads, men and women equally when they are…

Creative and Convenient Ways to Ensure Utah Child Support is Paid

March 9, 2016

Divorce Utah

Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances

Note: You do not need to be divorced or going through a divorce to find this article helpful. This article is not intended to benefit only those who have received an order, but also those who are being told the…

Dividing Military Pensions and Benefits – Part 3 – Other Benefits.

March 8, 2016

Divorce Utah

Assets/Debt/Property, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances

In Dividing Military Pensions and Benefits Part 2, we covered formulas for splitting retirement pay for services members recommended by the Uniform Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA).[1] With this blog posting we are covering some of the benefits and…

Dividing Military Pensions and Benefits – Part 2 – Formulas for Dividing Military Pensions

March 7, 2016

Divorce Utah

Assets/Debt/Property, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances, Special Circumstances

In Dividing Military Pensions and Benefits Part 1 we covered what Uniform Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA)[1] is and how it applies to you if you or your spouse is a service member. This month we are covering some…

Dividing Military Pensions and Benefits – Part 1

March 2, 2016

Divorce Utah

Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances, Special Circumstances

Divorce is complicated enough without throwing into the mix the fact that one or more of the divorcing parties is a military service member or has military benefits. Fortunately, the Uniform Service Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA)[1] addresses some military…

Should I Get a Divorce Coach? (I won’t keep you in suspense: No).

March 1, 2016

Divorce Utah

Alimony and Support, Assets/Debt/Property, Child Custody, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances

My blog post here is inspired by a blog post by Karen Bigman, who identifies herself as a “divorce coach.” Here is the link to her post, there’s a link to her website at the end too. Karen’s—I’ll call her…

How to Have as Much Control Over Your Divorce as Legally Possible

February 29, 2016

Divorce Utah

Uncategorized

“The will to win is worthless if you do not have the will to prepare.” – Thane Yost “Fortune favors the prepared mind.” – Louis Pasteur Planning for a divorce takes as much time as, or more than, planning and…

Equally Yoked Doesn’t Decrease Your Freedom, it Multiplies Your Power

February 25, 2016

Divorce Utah

Assets/Debt/Property, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances

I recently read advice from a man I follow for a lot of good advice that I follow. He was recently asked a question about what do if you and your spouse have conflicting beliefs about money and how to…

Save Yourself from Bad Divorce Lawyers

February 24, 2016

Divorce Utah

Alimony and Support, Child Support, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances

You’ve heard the nightmare divorce stories: The divorces that go on and on for years with no end in sight, all the while costing tens of thousands of dollars; The divorces that end with ruinous alimony and child support…

Are We Still Married?

February 23, 2016

Divorce Utah

Assets/Debt/Property, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers

Question: Are we still married? I tried to get a copy of a divorce decree from my ex husband, but found out there is no decree, because it was never filed through the state. This has been over 20 years…

The Real—and Verifiable—Reasons Why Free Legal Help Doesn’t Get It Done

February 22, 2016

Divorce Utah

Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances

Many people who seek free legal help do so because they tried the paid route and got burned (often burned baaaad). It’s true: in my opinion most divorce lawyers (or I should more accurately say “most lawyers who claim to…

The 5 Minimal Things You Must Consider Before File for Divorce

February 16, 2016

Divorce Utah

Assets/Debt/Property, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances

When considering a divorce, there are a few fundamental steps that can help you avoid major pitfalls. Not every divorce is the same, but these five fundamental steps are a good starting point regardless of your situation. 1. Discuss your…

Some Truly Helpful Online Tools to Make Child Custody and Visitation (Parent-time) Easier to Manage

February 16, 2016

Divorce Utah

Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Coping With Divorce, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances, Legal Custody, Parent Time

Let’s face it; sometimes it’s hard to communicate with your ex (or soon to be ex) about the kids. Feelings start to arise, and soon you are in another argument making even harder for you to move on with your…

Save Yourself from Bad Divorce Lawyers

February 16, 2016

Divorce Utah

Coping With Divorce, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances

You’ve heard the nightmare divorce stories: • The divorces that go on and on for years with no end in sight, all the while costing tens of thousands of dollars; • The divorces that end with ruinous alimony and child…

Dividing Military Pensions and Benefits

February 16, 2016

Divorce Utah

Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances

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Most divorces are complicated by nature. Throw in the fact that one or more of the divorcing parties is a military service member, or has military benefits, and the divorce becomes really complicated. Fortunately, the Uniform Service Former Spouses’ Protection…

Can the Utah Divorce Court Force My Ex to Refinance?

February 16, 2016

Divorce Utah

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Question: My ex was awarded the house in our divorce, as long as my ex refinances the house, so that I am removed from the loan encumbering the house. But it’s been months and my ex has not refinanced. My…

Spousal Spying

February 10, 2016

Divorce Utah

Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Spousal Spying

Is spying on a spouse legal in Utah? Certain kinds, yes. Can my spouse use the information from their surveillance against me? Oh yes. Are certain kinds of secret surveillance of your spouse illegal? Yes to that too. Can private…

eBook – Guide to Reducing the Time and Costs It Takes for a Divorce in Utah

February 10, 2016

Divorce Utah

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What to Do (not how to do it—that’s for a different article) Do to Negotiate Settlement in Divorce Successfully

February 9, 2016

Divorce Utah

Assets/Debt/Property, Divorce Court, Divorce Lawyers, Finances, Mediation

The value of settlement comes in resolving the dispute faster and more inexpensively than the litigation route. In most (not all) cases, it is better to compromise than to win the battles, but lose the war. Making compromise for the…

One of The Reasons Why You See CPS Claim That “False Allegations of Rape and Domestic Violence Are Rare”

February 9, 2016

Divorce Utah

Divorce Court

Domestic Violence, Rape

It was in March of 2013, when I read this article, “False allegations of rape and domestic violence are rare, according to CPS” that I understood why certain people make such false and intelligence-insulting claims. It dawned on me finally…