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How long after my divorce am I considered single?

April 27, 2022

Divorce, Divorce Court, Divorce Law, Family Law, Utah, Utah Code, Utah Law

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I can’t speak for all jurisdictions, but for the jurisdiction where I practice divorce law (Utah), the answer is that you are considered single as soon as the court issues its decree of divorce. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com…

When did you know that divorce was the option you were going to choose?

March 22, 2021

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Divorce, Divorce Preparedness

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When did you know that divorce was the option you were going to choose? First, make sure that if you reach the conclusion that you need a divorce that you really do need a divorce. Clearly, a marriage that, through…

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…

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…

Would a child deal better with constantly fighting or divorced parents?

July 9, 2020

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Divorce Causes, Divorce Fears, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness

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“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…

Would/did you sign a prenup when you got married?

January 25, 2020

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Antenuptial Agreements, Prenuptial Agreements

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I did not. I generally do not favor young couples marrying for the first time making and signing prenuptial agreements. Here is why: Does signing a prenup change the relationship between a couple? What is the easiest way to convince…

2019 UT App 202 – State v. Baize – protective order challenge

January 15, 2020

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Domestic Violence, Men's Divorce Issues, Protective Orders, Utah Code, Utah Court of Appeals Decisions, Utah Law, Women's Divorce Issues

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2019 UT App 202 – THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS STATE OF UTAH, Appellee, v. NATHAN DAVID BAIZE, Appellant. Opinion No. 20180326-CA Filed December 12, 2019 Fourth District Court, American Fork Department The Honorable Roger W. Griffin No. 161100835 Douglas…

Will the court take seriously my desire to include in the divorce decree a provision that at no time should step-parents or a parent’s significant other be inappropriately dressed?

October 25, 2016

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Child Custody, Children in Divorce, Cohabitation

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Question: Will the court take seriously my desire to include in the divorce decree a provision that at no time should step-parents or a parent’s significant other be inappropriately dressed? Question Detail: My wife and I are separated now for…

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