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…
Do courts make awards in divorce to “punish” adultery?
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Do courts make awards in divorce to “punish” adultery? Great question. Adultery is considered a fault-based ground for divorce and a factor that can be considered when the trial court decides matters of alimony, property division, and child custody. I…
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…
How can a uncontested divorce be considered a law suit? Does the court even get involved in that case?
How can a uncontested divorce be considered a law suit? Does the court even get involved in that case? A law suit is a claim or dispute brought to a court of law for adjudication. A divorce action is a…
Do you need a reason to get a divorce?
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Do you need a reason to get a divorce? Not really, at least not in the jurisdiction where I practice divorce law (Utah). Even if you get a “no fault” divorce (“no fault divorce” means that you don’t have to…
How do you divorce when your doesn’t want to go through with it?
How do you divorce when your doesn’t want to go through with it? Does it require both parties to cooperate? I cannot speak for all jurisdictions, but here is the answer for Utah, the jurisdiction where I practice divorce and…