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Why are child support and custody attorneys so expensive?

Because the work: requires a lot of knowledge of both the written (and unwritten*) rules that most people don’t have the time, interest, or ability to learn and apply correctly; and is miserable. This is why people with family law…

How long does it take a divorce to become final if one party is refusing the divorce?

March 24, 2021

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How long does it take a divorce to become final if one party is refusing the divorce? It can take an amazingly, shockingly long time. One of the most frustrating things about this experience is that while you clearly have…

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…

How do I fight a DUI without a lawyer?

How do I fight a DUI without a lawyer? You don’t. Too much at stake. Too hard to do on your own. I’m a lawyer (a divorce and family law attorney), and although I don’t drink, if I were charged…

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…

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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Divorce Costs, Mediation, Settlement

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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…

Why are divorce attorneys so expensive?

August 2, 2018

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Why are divorce attorneys so expensive? Because we divorce lawyers (I am a divorce lawyer) generally disappoint the people they serve. Some causes of the disappointment are the lawyer’s fault, some causes are the client’s fault. Lawyers disappoint so easily…

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