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How can I protect my assets before getting married without prenup?

How can I protect my assets before getting married without prenup? Short answer: One option (not a very good one, frankly, but about the best there is under the circumstances as you describe them in your question) is: 1) own…

Can one spouse or the other avoid paying taxes on a joint tax?

Can one spouse or the other avoid paying taxes on a joint tax? Tax law does not require married couples to file joint income tax returns simply by virtue of being married. So there is no such thing as a…

Why doesn’t marriage come with a guarantee?

March 26, 2020

Divorce Utah

Alimony and Support, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

guarantee, marriage, marriage guarantee

Why doesn’t marriage come with a guarantee? It does, in a manner of speaking, but they are guarantees that few are willing to honor or enforce. An example of a guarantee (of sorts*) in divorce is alimony. The idea behind…

Should marriages have sunset clauses?

November 21, 2019

Divorce Utah

Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

divorce, family, irresponsible, marriage, nuclear family, sacrifice, sunset clause

No. Thank God for marriage. Thank God for nuclear families. The last thing we need is one more to undermine the sanctity of marriage and family. The reason is obvious: Some people may make a mess of their marriages, but…

Solve Your Marriage Money Issues or Pay the Price

August 24, 2019

Divorce Utah

Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

disputes, finances, financial, marriage, money, problems, troubles, trust

A good article I commend to any couple that is having a hard time over money and financial issues: https://moneywise.com/a/10-money-mistakes-that-can-wreck-your-relationship Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277

What happens if marriage is abolished, since there are too many divorce rates and cheating affairs?

June 20, 2019

Divorce Utah

Adultery, Children in Divorce, Divorce Causes, Divorce Costs, Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

abolish marriage, affairs, cheating, children, divorce, marriage, prevent divorce, society

If that happens, then we will then have taken another step—and a big one—on the road to hell. Although the old joke, “the leading cause of divorce is marriage” may be humorous, it’s terrible logic. Abolishing marriage would not “solve”…

Changes to Utah Code as to What Age Minors Can Marry

May 9, 2019

Divorce Utah

Utah Code, Utah Law

15 years, 18 years, marriage, minors, Utah Code 30-1-2, Utah Code 30-1-9

There were a lot of changes in family law that the Utah Legislature made in its 2019 session. One amendment was made to Section 30-1-2 of the Utah Code. Section 30-1-2 used to provide that a minor could marry when…

Is it good for my marriage if we live with my mother in law?

April 25, 2019

Divorce Utah

Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

bad, divorce, good, living with in-laws, marriage, moral obligation, reasons

Not necessarily. While it may not be common in the U.S.A. for adult married children to live with their parents or their parents to live with their adult married children, in many other cultures it is common, acceptable, and even…

What’s the best age to get married and least likely to end up in a divorce?

March 25, 2019

Divorce Utah

Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

age, divorce, how old, how young, ideal age, marriage, when to marry

24. Just kidding. While we can likely all agree that one should not marry too young and that one should not postpone marriage too long, there is no ideal age at which to marry. Precisely when to marry so as…

Did divorce change the way you think of love, romance, marriage?

March 15, 2019

Divorce Utah

Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

divorce, love, marriage, perspective, romance, viewpoint

Did your divorce change the way you think of love, romance and marriage, and how? Those who divorce without good cause, i.e., when there isn’t abuse, cruelty, neglect, abandonment, substance abuse, etc. fail to understand that there is no real,…

In your marriage, how did you decide which jobs each of you would be responsible for?

March 8, 2019

Divorce Utah

Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

dividing responsibilities, division of responsibilities, getting along, husband and wife, marriage, marriage roles, responsibilities, spouses

In your marriage, how did you decide which jobs each of you would be responsible for? We know that we’re a team and need to work together to succeed as a couple and family. Knowing that helps motivate us to…

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