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Can anyone find out which spouse filed for a divorce?

June 10, 2021

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…

Are family members allowed to be character witnesses in a divorce case?

Questions regarding one’s character as a spouse and parent often arise in a divorce and/or child custody case, and family members are often some of the best, if not the best, character witnesses on subjects that frequently arise in divorce…

What would happen if there were no alimony or splitting assets in divorce without kids?

May 11, 2021

Divorce Utah

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That is an interesting question. Before I answer it, know this: anyone who is motivated to marry on a “what’s in it for me?” basis and who stays married motivated by a “what’s in it for me?” basis is likely…

What are the Steps for Getting Divorced in Utah?

What are the Steps for Getting Divorced in Utah? To start the divorce process, you must begin by filing what is called a complaint or a petition for divorce with the court. This means you are suing your spouse for…

Can I kick my spouse out of the house without his/her consent?

November 25, 2020

Divorce Utah

Marital Home

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Can I kick my spouse or our children out of the house or even off the property without their consent when it becomes clear that my spouse and I are headed for divorce? Can I kick my spouse or our…

What happens after an affair when you have kids?

What happens after an affair when you have kids? I’ll answer as if this question were asked in the belief that the affair will have a profound effect upon child custody, child support, and/or alimony. If you’ve had an extramarital…

Would you divorce your spouse if he/she had a child before marriage without telling you?

Would you divorce your husband if he had a child with his last relationship without telling you? I do not believe that this would, alone, be reason to divorce your husband. He may be a good man who was a…

What is a motion to bifurcate a divorce in Utah? Why should I care to know?

August 17, 2020

Divorce Utah

Divorce Law, Divorce Preparedness

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What is a motion to bifurcate a divorce in Utah, and why should I care to know? By Brian N. Godfrey, Legal Assistant A motion to bifurcate to dissolve your marriage means that the court declares your marriage ended, but…

Can I protect marital assets from my spouse by “temporarily gifting” them?

November 15, 2019

Divorce Utah

Dirty Tricks, Divorce Costs, Divorce Fears, Divorce Law, Divorce Mistakes, Divorce Preparedness, Marital Property

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Can I protect marital assets from my spouse by “temporarily gifting” assets to somebody else until after the divorce is final? Can you? Like is it doable? Sure, you can do it. And many divorcing people do this very thing successfully (meaning they get…

Should people be allowed to file “alienation of affections” law suits?

October 15, 2019

Divorce Utah

Adultery, Infidelity

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Allowed to? Yes. I believe that if one can prove that an otherwise happy marriage was destroyed by a homewrecker, one should have a legal cause of action for alienation of affection. But I am in the minority. And indeed,…

Should I be cleaning up after my husband?

March 21, 2019

Divorce Utah

Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

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Is it a common thing in a marriage for me to be cleaning up after my husband as if he is just another one of our children? Many men who, if their mothers were homemakers, understandably believe that one of…

Should I always stand up to my spouse in every dispute?

February 18, 2019

Divorce Utah

Divorce Prevention/Marriage Preservation

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No. Here is why: No one should defend a position one knows to be wrong; Even if, arguendo, your spouse were always in the right in every dispute: One may occasionally find it better not defend one’s position when the…

What’s the best way to hide money from your spouse before divorce and where is the best place to hide it?

August 15, 2018

Divorce Utah

Assets/Debt/Property

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What’s the best way to hide money from your spouse before divorce and where is the best place to hide it? You should not hide marital money from your spouse. That money is as much his/hers as it is yours.…

What are some ways people who are getting divorced have hidden their assets?

August 7, 2018

Divorce Utah

Assets/Debt/Property, Dirty Tricks, Divorce Preparedness

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What are some ways people who are getting divorced have hidden their assets? I have answered a question similar to this one previously on Quora: Eric Johnson’s answer to: What’s the best way to hide money from your spouse before…

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