Can I force my spouse to divorce me?
I know of no legal way to force your spouse to filed for divorce against you, but you may not be aware of the fact that your spouse cannot prevent you from divorcing him/her. Many people do not understand what…
What are the most empirically robust factors that predict divorce?
What are the most empirically robust (causal) factors that predict marital dissolution (divorce)? I can give you my guess as to what I believe a rigorous study would reveal based upon my experience as a divorce and family lawyer for…
Why is the Divorce Rate Higher than Ever?
First, the divorce rate is not currently higher than ever. It has been higher in the past. Unfortunately, the reason the divorce rate is declining is likely because fewer people are marrying, not because fewer married people are choosing not…
True or false: Better to divorce than have a miserable life.
This blog post is in response to this question: I don’t think it’s bad to get a divorce. I think it’s more unhealthy to have miserable lives. — Ginger Wynn. What are your thoughts on this statement? This statement tries to express a…
What is the best DIY book about divorce in the U.S.?
There isn’t one. There can’t be. I’ll explain why and what you can and should do if you want to go the DIY divorce by the book route. The main reason there is no “best DIY divorce book in the…
Wadsworth v. Wadsworth – 2022 UT App 5 – marital estate
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2022 UT App 5 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS CANDI WADSWORTH, Appellant, v. GUY L. WADSWORTH, Appellee. Opinion No. 20190106-CA No. 20200430-CA Filed January 13, 2022 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department The Honorable Su Chon No. 104904966 Michael D.…
T.W. v. S.A. – 2021 UT App 132 – child custody
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2021 UT App 132 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS T.W., Appellant, v. S.A., Appellee. Opinion No. 20200397-CA Filed November 26, 2021 Third District Court, West Jordan Department The Honorable Dianna Gibson No. 134401457 David Pedrazas, Attorney for Appellant Laja K.…
Is filing for divorce altogether worth it despite the high cost and heavy emotional toll?
There are clearly circumstances that not only justify but may even necessitate a divorce. No one is bound to remain married too someone who threatens one’s life or physical safety with a life or physical safety of one’s children. No one is…
What are the grounds for filing for a divorce in Utah?
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First, you need to understand that Utah, like every other state in the U.S. has what are known as a “no-fault divorce law”. No-fault divorce means that you don’t have to plead or show that your spouse committed any kind…
Why is the divorce rate so high in the United States?
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Why is the divorce rate so high in the United States? Until now, I would answer this question by stating that some of the main reasons for the high divorce rate in the United States were a failure to understand…
What would happen if there were no alimony or splitting assets in divorce without kids?
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That is an interesting question. Before I answer it, know this: anyone who is motivated to marry on a “what’s in it for me?” basis and who stays married motivated by a “what’s in it for me?” basis is likely…
Financial infidelity plagues many households, led by millennials
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Guest post: https://www.bankrate.com/finance/credit-cards/financial-infidelity/ Financial infidelity plagues many households, led by millennials By Ted Rossman Ted Rossman’s Twitter profile Mar. 19, 2021 / 3 min read At Bankrate we strive to help you make smarter financial decisions. While we adhere to strict editorial integrity, this…
Do prenuptial agreements make a wedding/marriage healthier?
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Do prenuptial agreements make a wedding/marriage healthier? Make? In all cases? No. Can prenuptial agreements make a wedding and marriage healthier? It is conceivable that some people might find planning for divorce before they have married a comfort to them…
Does having the judge interview the children traumatize the children?
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Does having the judge interview the children traumatize the children? This post is the second in series of 15 posts on the subject of custody evaluations and the appointment of guardians ad litem (“GALs” for short) in Utah child…
Would you tell someone that his/her spouse is cheating?
Would you tell someone that his/her spouse is cheating? First, I need to make clear that my answer is in my capacity as just a member of the public. If a client of mine (I am a divorce attorney) was…
What advice would you give me before divorce, if I’m not in the wrong?
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What advice would you give someone before a divorce, if it’s known it may happen and you’re not in the wrong? This is a very important question that too few people ask. Does this sound familiar?: Your spouse is making…
Home Heartbreak: People Divulge the Home Details of Their Divorce
Home Heartbreak: People Divulge the Home Details of Their Divorce (from Porch.com https://porch.com/resource/home-heartbreak) Life is full of transitions. We all remember moving out of our childhood home. For many of us, it was both a thrilling and absolutely terrifying experience.…
Would a child deal better with constantly fighting or divorced parents?
“Do you think a child would deal better with constantly fighting parents or divorced parents?” I have been asked to answer this question, but as a divorce lawyer (not someone who is divorced himself), I did not want to answer…
Who files for divorce more? Men or Women? Why?
Who files for divorce more? Men or Women? Why? Women file more In the United State of America, although the percentages vary depending on the study, the research is unanimous in finding that wives initiate divorce more often than husbands. Between 65%…
Why is it so common for parents to become outright enemies after divorce?
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Why is it so common for parents to become outright enemies after a divorce? I have represented people in divorce who were pure as the driven snow, innocent as lambs, and treated miserably by their spouses, by law enforcement, by…