
Avoiding Psychological Divorce TrapsFebruary 17, 2015 10:15 pm0DivorceDivorce is one of the most stressful periods an individual can go through. It is a literal tearing apart of your family structure. The comforts of home, the solace of family, the communal regard for loved ones within your household—this is all called into question during the course of a divorce, aRead More

What You Need to Know About Divorce and Filing TaxesJanuary 15, 2015 5:15 pm0DivorceWhile taxes are probably the last thing on your mind during a divorce, failing to plan for them can cost you thousands of dollars. If you’re in Utah, take a few minutes to review the following overview of how your taxes are affected by divorce, and then call us to learn more about how the &hel;Read More

Filing for Bankruptcy in UtahDecember 16, 2014 7:28 pm0BankruptcyIt may be surprising that many people don’t understand what bankruptcy is, and that there are different kinds of bankruptcy. Generally speaking, people have been raised to fear bankruptcy and think of bankruptcy as bad, so they avoid the topic. The truth is, at times, bankruptcy can be the best Read More

5 Ways To Help Your Kids Enjoy the Holidays During DivorceNovember 21, 2014 7:07 pm0Divorce, Family LawDivorce is hard on everyone, especially kids during the holidays. In most custody arrangements, parents take turns spending the holidays with the kids, and being shuttled between Mom’s and Dad’s can be awkward. As a parent, you can help make the transition easier for your kids by embraciRead More

Joe and Teresa Guidice: The Real Deal on Bankruptcy Fraud and DivorceOctober 16, 2014 11:16 pm0Bankruptcy, Family LawWhoever said that all publicity is good publicity probably hasn’t spoken to Joe and Teresa Guidice recently. The Real Housewives of New Jersey stars were charged in a 41 count indictment with a conspiracy to commit mail and wire fraud, bank fraud, and making false statements on loan applications aRead More

Utah Taking Same Sex Marriage to the Supreme CourtSeptember 17, 2014 5:45 pm0Family Law, Same Sex MarriageThe topic of gay marriage has long been a divisive issue within the United States. Marriage was previously defined as a civil union between a man and a woman and, as a result, gay marriage was essentially outlawed in all 50 states for much of the country’s existence. Those who oppose the issue do Read More

What Child Support Covers and What it Does NOT in the State of UtahAugust 22, 2014 7:33 pm20Child Support In the state of Utah, when a married couple with children decides to divorce, if the children are under the age of 18, a judge will set up a child support schedule. For parents who can decide on a child support arrangement themselves, then a judge will not interfere. The Utah Child Support Read More

How to Get Your Ducks in a Row for Divorce MediationAugust 12, 2014 1:11 am0Divorce MediationDivorce mediation is legally required in any contested divorce that takes place in the state of Utah. Decisions made in mediation sessions are less formal than courtroom decisions, and are intended to facilitate an agreement between divorcing spouses outside of a courtroom setting. Agreements reacheRead More

In Trying Times…September 16, 2011 3:57 pm0BankruptcyWealth is a byproduct of higher ideals, and not a higher ideal in and of itself. In these difficult times, it is hard to see that truth. Remember these words: We will find neither national purpose nor personal satisfaction in a mere continuation of economic progress, in an endless amassing of woRead More

What do I do When Creditors Call?June 23, 2011 7:07 pm0Bankruptcy1. Avoid getting panicked. Collectors want a reaction from you. It’s in their personality for some reason. More importantly they want money from you. When you tell them no, they get mad. They want you to get mad in return so be calm at all times and be polite. Nothing infuriates debt collectorRead More