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Lawyers, why do some cases drag for years without a conclusive decision? Does it help to get a favorable outcome or not? Does delay help one to get a favorable outcome for oneself?

Lawyers, why do some cases drag for years without a conclusive decision? Does it help to get a favorable outcome or not? Does delay help one to get a favorable outcome for oneself? It certainly can. It depends upon the…

Why do lawyers get paid no matter the results?

Why do lawyers get paid no matter the results? Your question assumes a false fact. Lawyers are not always paid no matter the results. One example is a contingency fee case. A contingency fee case is one in which the…

Married a short time. He demands discovery going back years. Can he?

Married a short time. He demands discovery going back years. Can he? Married 16 months. He became abusive almost immediately after. I filed for divorce. He and his attorney is requesting bank statements and my previous divorce information -real estate…

I was divorced and lied to during my divorce and I am disabled can I take my ex back to court for spousal support?

I was divorced and lied to during my divorce and I am disabled can I take my ex back to court for spousal support? Can you try? Yes. Will you succeed? Probably not. Unless you can prove (not persuade, but…

If I can’t find an attorney, can it honestly be said I got a fair trial?

If I can’t find an attorney, can it honestly be said I got a fair trial? If a person seeks legal representation in a court, and every attorney they tries to hire refuses to represent them, can he receive a…

Why does someone need an attorney when they can just defend themselves in court?

Why does someone need an attorney when they can just defend themselves in court (pro se)? Why does someone need an attorney when they can just defend themselves in court? It really depends on how you define “need” here. First,…

I’ve never seen a GAL or custody evaluator add value equal to the fees they charge

I’ve never seen a GAL or custody evaluator add value equal to the fees they charge This post is the fourteenth in series of 15 posts on the subject of custody evaluations and the appointment of guardians ad litem (“GALs”…

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.…

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

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…

Brown v. Brown – 2020 UT App 146 – marital vs. non-marital assets

2020 UT App 146 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS JERRY V. BROWN, Appellant, v. YVONNE A. BROWN, Appellee. Opinion No. 20190543 Filed October 29, 2020 Fourth District Court, Provo Department The Honorable Derek P. Pullan No. 154403120 Julie J. Nelson,…

Why do pro se litigants fail so often?

Why do pro se litigants fail so often? And if you’re wondering what a pro se litigant is, here’s the definition: someone who argues his/her own case in a lawsuit, rather than having a lawyer represent him/her and do the…

What advice would you give me before divorce, if I’m not in the wrong?

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…

Do I owe my spouse of just a few months anything in divorce?

October 7, 2020

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When a young couple divorces after only a month of marriage, should there ever be an expectation that one party owes anything to the other, even if they lived with one set of parents and never had their own place?…

How can I talk to a lawyer when I don’t have money to pay for one?

September 21, 2020

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How can I talk to a lawyer when I don’t have money to pay for one? Most jurisdictions have resources for consulting an attorney, even receiving certain kinds of legal services, without charge. In Utah, for example, the Utah State…

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…

How much are the typical fees for a divorce?

June 30, 2020

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How much are the typical fees for a divorce? According to lawyers.com, as reported June 18, 2019, the average cost of a divorce in my jurisdiction where I practice divorce law (Utah) is $13,200. This is based upon an average…

Putting my money where my mouth is: I now offer half-day mediation services free of charge. No strings attached.

June 4, 2020

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Putting my money where my mouth is: I now offer half-day mediation services free of charge. No strings attached. Divorce litigation almost always costs too much. Divorce mediation is now getting out of control too. I cannot offer unlimited…