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Is it more important for an attorney to have the money or the talent to litigate and win a case (example in the situation of your choosing)?

January 19, 2021

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Is it more important for an attorney to have the money or the talent to litigate and win a case (example in the situation of your choosing)? There are many factors that bear on whether an attorney will be as…

How is it possible that people go bankrupt during divorce in the USA? Isn’t it a 50/50 split?

How is it possible that people go bankrupt during divorce in the USA? Isn’t it a 50/50 split? It’s not “the divorce” that causes people to go bankrupt, it’s the financial strain that a divorce case either causes or exacerbates.…

An Honest Day’s Wages for an Honest Day’s Pay

December 22, 2020

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An Honest Day’s Wages for an Honest Day’s Pay Many professionals are encouraged to raise rates to the level that clients are willing to bear (and told this is the right thing to do), rather than charging what makes the…

What are some things that profitable attorneys do differently?

December 11, 2020

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What are some things that profitable attorneys do differently? One thing that many do: sell false hope. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277 https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-things-that-profitable-attorneys-do-differently/answer/Eric-Johnson-311

How do I fight a DUI without a lawyer?

How do I fight a DUI without a lawyer? You don’t. Too much at stake. Too hard to do on your own. I’m a lawyer (a divorce and family law attorney), and although I don’t drink, if I were charged…

Utah Divorce Case Timeline Summary

November 30, 2020

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Utah Divorce Case Timeline Summary The greatest influence on how long a divorce case takes is usually how much and how severely the parties fight over the issues. The more they fight and the more things they fight over, the…

Can I get a cost-free divorce if, say, my spouse is verbally and emotionally abusive?

September 15, 2020

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Can I get a cost-free divorce if, say, my spouse is verbally and emotionally abusive? In a sense, yes, but not because of a finding that your spouse “verbally and emotionally abused” your and (usually) only if: the court waives…

Are all lawyers super poor?

July 21, 2020

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Are all lawyers super poor? No, but lawyers aren’t as rich as popular culture believes. I think I can speak for all lawyers when I tell you that one thing almost all of us resent is when people come to…

If we agree on our divorce terms, do we need attorneys?

July 10, 2020

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If we agree on our divorce terms, do we need attorneys? In a less complicated divorce, where each party has already agreed to the split of assets, do they each need to hire their own attorney, and why or why…

Do I have a chance in divorce court without a lawyer? Do I really need one?

A chance? Sure. You have a chance. And you have a chance of winning the lottery, just not a very good chance of it. You may not want to read the rest of my answer because I am a lawyer,…

If losers pay winners’ attorney fees, why not hire the most expensive attorney?

April 23, 2020

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If the losing side in a civil suit generally pays the winner’s attorney’s fees, why doesn’t everyone hire the most expensive attorneys? First, because the U.S. generally does not follow the “loser pays” rule. Some states have such rules, and…

What are some reasons for offering pro bono legal services?

March 24, 2020

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While I provide some pro bono assistance (but not exclusively), I don’t like providing most kinds of pro bono legal services. I know I’m not alone in feeling this way. Candidly, most pro bono clients in my experience ranked among…

2020 UT App 34 – Petrzelka v. Goodwin – alimony, income, retirement funds

2020 UT App 34 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS PEGGY PETRZELKA, Appellee, v. JAMES E. GOODWIN, Appellant. Opinion No. 20180923-CA Filed March 5, 2020 First District Court, Logan Department The Honorable Thomas Willmore No. 164100050 Ashley E. Bown, Attorney for…

What are you tired of explaining when it comes to lawyers?

December 17, 2019

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Nothing. When I am tempted to feel irritated over the questions people ask about lawyers and legal matters, I remember that the questions–though recurring–aren’t being asked by the same person over and over again, but are coming from different people…

Is it normal for your attorney to ignore your calls or answer your questions?

December 12, 2019

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Is it normal for attorneys of a law firm who have taken on your case to never return your calls regarding any questions, concerns, or updates that you have regarding your case? For many lawyers and law firms, yes, shamefully…

How do you get legal help if no attorney wants your case?

November 27, 2019

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If an attorney tells you your case complex and not a big money suit, it means the lawyer feels it’s more trouble than it is worth, meaning that it’s at least more trouble than it is worth to the lawyer,…

Can I ask a lawyer, “Would you elaborate your legal fees?”?

Of course you can ask the attorney to explain the basis for his/her legal fees and services pricing. Any attorney worth his/her salt and who has the requisite amount of humility and empathy will be willing to provide you with…

Has the ability of lawyers to advertise been beneficial to our legal system?

August 27, 2019

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Unquestionably, yes. Now don’t misunderstand me. When I say that the ability of lawyers to advertise has been unquestionably beneficial to our legal system, that does not mean I’m saying it has been nothing but beneficial to our legal system.…

“Anyone know of a low cost or pro bono lawyer that can help me in my divorce and custody case?”

August 23, 2019

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“Anyone know of a low cost or pro bono lawyer that can help me in my divorce and custody case?” There are at least two long-established offices I know of that provide legal services to the poor, and that only…

Martin v. Kristensen – 2019 UT App 127 – divorce and unlawful detainer

August 7, 2019

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Martin v. Kristensen – 2019 UT App 127 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS YVONNE MARTIN, Appellant, v. PETTER KRISTENSEN AND FRANK O. KRISTENSEN, Appellees. Opinion No. 20160265-CA Filed July 26, 2019 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department The Honorable Todd…