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How do I stop being afraid of divorcing?

How do I stop being afraid of divorcing? I’m so scared. I’ve been a stay-at-home mother for 18 years. I have health issues. I don’t know if I can provide for myself. Good on you for asking the question before you decide…

What is a complete list of reasons someone can file child support that cannot be fought?

What is a complete list of reasons someone can file child support that cannot be fought? There is no such list; however, here is my list of pretty dang safe bets that you’ll be paying child support if one or…

Why is my lawyer ignoring me?

Why is my lawyer ignoring me? There are many possible reasons. Lawyers are notorious for being hard to reach and for being unresponsive and nonresponsive. If you aren’t paying your lawyer, don’t be surprised if you’re being ignored and don’t…

When a lawyer drops a client, is the reason shared with the judge and/or opposing counsel (i.e., the client refused to be reasonable, etc.)?

When a lawyer drops a client, is the reason shared with the judge and/or opposing counsel (i.e., the client refused to be reasonable, etc.)? In Utah, where I practice divorce and family law, the answer is: no. When a lawyer…

When a lawyer drops a client, is the reason shared with the judge and/or opposing counsel (i.e., the client refused to be reasonable, etc.)?

When a lawyer drops a client, is the reason shared with the judge and/or opposing counsel (i.e., the client refused to be reasonable, etc.)? In Utah, where I practice divorce and family law, the answer is: no. When a lawyer…

Who files for divorce more? Men or Women? Why?

July 8, 2020

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Divorce Causes, Divorce Fears, Divorce Preparedness, Fathers' Divorce Issues, Men's Divorce Issues, Mothers' Divorce Issues, Women's Divorce Issues

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Who files for divorce more? Men or Women? Why? Women file more 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%…

For divorced parents: why isn’t your custody award 50/50?

For divorced parents: why isn’t your custody award 50/50? Concisely (and in no particular order): sometimes a parent’s job, physical or mental/emotional disabilities, misconduct (like domestic violence, child abuse, or substance abuse), poverty, or distance from the other parent’s residence…

What does a judge ask a child in a custody case?

In Utah (where I practice divorce and child custody law) the answer is: it’s almost impossible to say. Why? For reasons that I assert I can demonstrate are not highly rational*, the majority of judges are extremely reluctant to question…

What are the most common reasons for divorce in 2019?

September 30, 2019

Divorce Utah

Divorce Causes

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‘Same as they were in 2018 and for the last 40+ years or so, ever since the first no-fault divorce law was passed. Utah Family Law, LC | divorceutah.com | 801-466-9277 https://www.quora.com/What-are-the-most-common-reasons-for-divorce-in-2019/answer/Eric-Johnson-311

Do regular people who earn average incomes sign prenuptial agreements?

June 3, 2019

Divorce Utah

Divorce Preparedness, Prenuptial Agreements

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Yes, sometimes. And here is an excellent summary of the reasons why from Findlaw.com: Pros and Cons: Prenuptial Agreements Pros of Prenuptial Agreements A premarital agreement can protect the inheritance rights of children and grandchildren from a previous marriage. If…

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

April 25, 2019

Divorce Utah

Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

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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…

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