Adultery and Divorce in Utah
Some might say that Utah is backwards, a little too old fashioned for these modern times. “After all,” some think, “as long as sexual intercourse occurs between two consenting…
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Liar!! Do Family Courts Punish Lying In Divorce Proceedings?
As would be expected, family law actions are the perfect breeding ground for “he said she said” scenarios. Anyone who has been in a relationship that has ended poorly knows …
Revenge Porn is a Crime in Utah
What is revenge porn, you ask? A form of non-consensual pornography—not that the acts depicted were non-consensual, but that their distribution after the….
Hey Divorce Lawyers — You’re About To Get Fired!
It is my opinion, based upon 18 years of practice as a Utah divorce attorney, that the quality incompetence of most of the Utah attorneys who practice ….
Divorce and Spirituality
The point is not to suggest that you can feel better because others may have it worse. The point is that a man who has it as hard as Nick Vujicic has…
Divorce and Family Lawyer “Win/Loss” Statistics
Potential divorce and family law clients want to know my “win/loss record.” Frankly, until just now, I’ve never thought to keep track of this information. Why? Not because…
When is a Penny Saved a Penny Wasted?
Divorce carries with it consequences that could go on for years for those you care about the most (and that includes you!). Still, you feel the need to “save money” on…
How to Represent Yourself or Make Limited Use of a Lawyer
Divorce can be, and for most people, usually is to one degree or another overwhelming, complicated, and expensive. Many people choose to hire an attorney to…
Dear Utah Divorce Courts
Trial courts in Utah are authorized to interview children in child custody disputes (Utah Code Section 30-3-310(1)(e)). Most courts, however, refuse to do it, and instead…
Narcissism vs. Self-love
Typically, when people think of narcissism, they think of people who are full of themselves and even people that love themselves more than anyone…
Home Alone – How Not to Make Your Life The Movie
When an assistant of mine was eight years old she was left in charge of her younger siblings (one of them 6 years old and the other two a pair of…
What do we need premarital counseling for?
What do we need premarital counseling for? We’re in love! Don’t you believe it (and no, neither I nor my wife are in the marriage and family therapy business, so don’t think I…