When family issues must be resolved through legal action, it’s easy for the situation to become tense and complicated.
If you’re in need of help with one of the following issues, don’t allow the situation to overwhelm you–these are often issues that will determine the quality of life for you and the ones you love for years to come. We take very seriously our role in helping you navigate these concerns.
Adoption can often be one of the more enjoyable and rewarding tasks for both you and I, but it’s still a big event and needs to be done right to avoid delays and unexpected turns, to the extent possible. Sometimes, however, adoption becomes more complicated when one or more of the parties involved do not wish the adoption to take place, or disagree on the details.
If you need help with adoption, I’d be pleased to assist, and work to make sure the right thing happens.
The purpose of alimony is to restore the former spouse in need of support as nearly as possible to the standard of living enjoyed during marriage,
See Jones v. Jones, 700 P.2d 1072, 1075 (Utah 1985), or, when appropriate, to equalize the standards of living of the respective divorced spouses.
See Utah Code Ann. § 30-3-5(8)(c).
Factors that a court might consider when determining alimony include the financial condition of each spouse, the needs and ability to produce income, the length of the marriage, custody of any children, or any fault of each spouse.
Whether you need help obtaining support you rightfully deserve, or protecting yourself against unfair claims, please contact me.
A child support award in Utah is determined by a formula set by the Utah Legislature. This formula may be found at Utah Code Ann. 78B-12-301. The amount of support awareded under the formula is contingent on the number of children, the custody arrangement related to those children, and the respective incomes of the parents. Consequently, to determine a child support amount a judge must do the following: (i) establish a custody arrangement; (ii) establish the relative incomes of the parents; and (iii) apply the legislative forumla based upon the number of children.
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Custody cases are meant to determine what situation is best for the child or children involved. Ultimately, custody will be granted in one of three ways: sole physical custody, joint physical custody, or split physical custody.
custodial, and the children may visit during prescribed dates and times. Joint custody is an arrangement in which children spend time with both parents, residing in the home of each parent for overnight stays at least thirty percent (30%) of the year. And split custody means some children reside with one parent, while other reside with the other parent.
One of the reasons it’s important to seek legal counsel as early as possible in custody situations is that courts often base their decision on long-term custody arrangements based partly upon short-term, interim arrangements.
Divorce proceedings can be emotionally draining and technically difficult. Unfortunately, parties often misrepresent their intentions, change their minds, or act out of animosity or desperation. lasting effects that may not be anticipated by the divorcing spouses.
It’s important to have legal counsel that can support you and methodically help you navigate all of the decisions to be made.
