Family Law & Divorce Blog

How long did you grieve your divorce?

How long did you grieve your divorce?

When a marriage ends, feelings of grief are understandable. The grieving process is different for everyone, but it can be helpful to hear the experiences of other people. Keep reading to hear others’ experiences and learn tips for dealing with your grief.Lisamarie...

5 Reasons Alimony Payments Stop (And What You Can Do About It)

5 Reasons Alimony Payments Stop (And What You Can Do About It)

Alimony is the court-ordered money that a person pays to their spouse during or after a divorce. Alimony flows from the partner with the greater earning potential to the partner with little or no earning potential. In the past, alimony was a permanent payment...

Will Divorce Stop My Kids from Getting Abused?

Will Divorce Stop My Kids from Getting Abused?

Unfortunately, divorce is not a quick fix for abuse. If the abuser retains custody or visitation rights, a divorce may actually increase the abuse your child experiences. The good news? With an experienced family divorce lawyer as your advocate, you can help stop...

Sexless Marriage and Divorce: 3 Common Myths

Sexless Marriage and Divorce: 3 Common Myths

Haven’t had sex with your partner in over six months? You aren’t alone. Sexless marriages are more common than many people think. Although hard data is spotty, at least one study reports that up to 15 percent of married couples in the US haven’t had sex with each...

What Constitutes Domestic Abuse?

What Constitutes Domestic Abuse?

In Utah, abusive behavior is grounds for an at-fault divorce. In addition, evidence of abuse may affect the division of property, custody arrangements, visitation rights, and alimony. If you wonder whether your partner’s behavior constitutes abuse and whether that...