In a perfect world, after a divorce involving children, both parents live close to one another. However, this isn’t always possible. Things like military duty, a job relocation or simply a move across state lines can happen. The good news is that it is possible to parent across state lines. The most important thing is that both parents are willing to work together to make long-distance parenting work. Here are 4 tips from leading Utah divorce lawyers at Wall &…
Although a marriage should last a lifetime, sometimes unavoidable circumstances can lead to divorce. The late Nora Ephron once said that marriages come and go but divorce is forever. Dealing with a divorce that doesn’t involve kids is relatively easy compared to the one in which kids are involved. While you can move on swiftly and find another partner, your kids will always be tied to you and your ex-husband/wife. If you ask any child in the midst of a…
Remember the long list of attributes you had when looking for a date in your twenties? It seems that once people hit thirty, they are dating with more intent than before. Most are looking for attributes ranging from general traits such as being humorous, adventurous, smart, kind, to specifics such as demonstrating a love for baseball. When looking for a partner at this age, chances are that you will be looking for someone with whom you can build a future…
Kids that have experienced their parents getting a divorce grow up to be resilient and learn to see life’s challenges from a different perspective. At first, they may experience social anxiety and worry about dropping grades, not receiving moral support from both parents, and loss of companionship from mom or dad. Different kids handle divorce differently and knowing your kids well should be the first step before you book them in for counseling. During this period, it’s important that you know what’s…
By growing up in the middle of family feuds, one becomes fully aware of the challenges life can bring. After a divorce, people start to grow distant from each other, which at times can be inevitable if you are seeking to move on in life. The decision to divorce can cause huge imprints on the children’s lives. After children of divorce grow up, they can find it hard to love again since they will have experienced the frustrations which come…