Separation Agreements Archives

What do I do if my husband will not agree to a marriage separation but I desperately need a separation (he’s emotionally and mentally abusive)?

November 9, 2022

Abuse, Separation, Separation Agreements

emotional abuse, mental abuse, separation

I cannot speak for the law in all jurisdictions governing divorce and separation, but I can tell you what the law is for the jurisdiction where I practice (Utah): One does not need the consent or agreement of one’s spouse…

Why are so many attorneys seemingly against legal separation?

Why are so many attorneys seemingly against legal separation? I truly feel in my circumstance its best for me/us. Is it because they wont make as much money? We have already started the divorce process. Can it be switched? I…

What if you don’t get divorced and just move away?

September 18, 2020

Divorce Utah

Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Separation Agreements

abandonment, separation

What if you don’t get divorced and just move away? The risks and dangers in just up and moving away from (abandoning) your spouse are manifold. Here are a couple that come to mind: If you disappear and your spouse…

Sandusky v. Sandusky – 2018 UT App 34 (23-Feb-2018) – bifurcation, separation agreement, court discretion

2018 UT App 34 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS KYLEE J. SANDUSKY, Appellee, GEORGE A. SANDUSKY, Appellant. Opinion No. 20160131-CA Filed February 23, 2018 Third District Court, Silver Summit Department The Honorable Kara L. Pettit No. 114500103 Elizabeth A. Shaffer,…