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What Should I Do When a Family Court Judge Refuses to Look at My Evidence?

What should I do when a family court judge refuses to look at my evidence of abuse because my ex’s lawyer lied about me bringing it to him when I had a witness with me? What you can or should…

What should I tell my lawyer who says that a motion to dismiss is not real?

May 16, 2022

Divorce Utah

Court Orders, Court Rules, Judges, Lawyers, Legal System, Uncategorized

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What should I say to my lawyer who told me that a motion to dismiss isn’t really a thing so we cannot file one? It may be that a motion to dismiss is in fact not possible (not permitted by…

Can anyone find out which spouse filed for a divorce?

June 10, 2021

Divorce Utah

Divorce, Divorce Law, Divorce Preparedness, Men's Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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I cannot speak for all jurisdictions, but in the state of Utah (where I practice divorce and family law), if you know that a couple is divorcing or is divorced, and you know the name of at least one of…

What would you do if your child’s father who is only entitled to supervised visitation filed for a modification of a court order so a family member you don’t approve of could supervise visits?

What would you do if your child’s father who is only entitled to supervised visitation filed for a modification of a court order so a family member you don’t approve of could supervise visits? Here’s what I would do: First,…

How much does it cost to file for a divorce?

April 6, 2021

Divorce Utah

Attorney Fees, Divorce Costs, Lawyer Fees

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How much does it cost to file for a divorce? Good question. There are costs and then there are cost for filing for divorce. Beyond what an attorney would charge you for his/her services, there are other costs to be…

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

March 22, 2021

Divorce Utah

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…

Do you need a reason to get a divorce?

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…

Who initiates divorce more often? Husbands or wives?

July 1, 2020

Divorce Utah

Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Men's Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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Who initiates divorce more often? Husbands or wives? In the United State of America, although the percentages vary depending on the study, the research is unanimous in finding that wives initiate divorce more often than husbands. Between 65% and 70% more, generally. This study…

Should I accept money from my ex for the kids, even if I’ve already filed in court for child support?

May 15, 2020

Divorce Utah

Child Support, Child Support Enforcement

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Should I accept money my ex sent for his kids (not enough to support), even if I already decided to take him to court for child support? I don’t see any reason why you can’t do both: keep the money…

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