Under Utah divorce laws, parents who are divorcing or legally separating have a minor child; they must attend two Utah divorce education classes. The Utah family court will not grant a divorce decree or court order finalizing a divorce unless both parties have already submitted certificates of completion for the two courses described below. Here is some information to help parents going through the divorce process meet the state’s course requirements. Required Course 1: Divorce Orientation Why is the Divorce…
In a difficult custody dispute, with the parents on opposing sides in the controversy, both adults are likely to be represented by their divorce lawyers. You might assume that in such cases the only attorneys necessary are for the two parents who are fighting for custody. However, children actually sometimes need their own lawyers in those situations. That’s where a Guardian Ad Litem comes in. What is a Guardian Ad Litem? A Guardian ad Litem (GAL) is a court-appointed lawyer…
Each marriage is different from any other. The two married people have their unique personalities, experiences, and reasons for deciding that they want to end the relationship. Most married couples who decide to go their separate ways end their marriage in divorce. But, that is typically a rough and painful process for all involved and can bring heavy financial burdens. So, while divorce may seem like the tidiest way to end any marriage, there are alternatives to divorce that often…
A staggering 40 to 50 percent of marriages in the U.S. will end in divorce, and in over 70 percent of cases, women file for divorce. Some typical reasons women divorce men include infidelity, financial problems, and lack of commitment, among others. If you’re a man facing divorce, you need to avoid common mistakes men make during the legal process that can have severe and lasting personal and financial consequences. You need to prepare well for your divorce, especially if…
The Utah parent-time schedule is a comprehensive arrangement for schedule for parent-time during even and odd years. The various versions of the schedule are customized to accommodate the age-specific needs of children as they grow through each age group from infancy through their late teens. Ideally, for all age groups, the custody schedule should give children as frequent contact with both parents as possible and allow both parents involvement in routine parenting. Parenting Plans for Children’s Age Groups Usually, in…