Residency Archives

Is it normal for a couple to continue living together after divorce?

November 4, 2022

No, it is not. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277 https://www.quora.com/Is-it-normal-for-a-couple-to-continue-living-together-after-divorce/answer/Eric-Johnson-311

Can you seek a temporary custody award if you have an apartment but you’re not on the lease, but your fiancé is on the lease and also the child does have their own room?

I get this question frequently. The answer: Sure, you can ask (you can always merely ask) the court to award you temporary custody of the child(ren) under such circumstances, but whether the court will grant your request under such circumstances…

After a divorce, is joint residential custody better or worse for the children?

Let’s indulge an analogy to answer this question. Is sugar good for you, or bad for you? It depends upon the circumstances. An occasional slice of cake or pie is a safe and pleasant way to enjoy sugar. ‘Nothing wrong…

2018 UT App 210 – Silva v. Silva – sheriff’s sale, attorney fees

May 30, 2019

Divorce Utah

Court Rules, Marital Property, Residency, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions

default, excusable neglect, notice, Rule 60(b), Rule 69(B)(d), sheriff's sale

2018 UT App 210 – Silva v. Silva THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS DAVID SILVA, Appellee, v. BONNIE SILVA, Appellant. Opinion No. 20160171-CA Filed November 8, 2018 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department The Honorable Robert P. Faust No. 140908706…

What are residency requirements for divorce?

April 20, 2018

Divorce Utah

Divorce Law, Jurisdiction, Residency

A friend left her home in MI due to domestic violence to stay in PA with relatives in the months since. Which state would handle her petition for spousal support, MI, or PA? I cannot answer as to which state…