Divorce Filing in Utah
There are some unique requirements when filing for Divorce in Utah. While this list isn’t meant to be exhaustive in any way, it will give you a few things to think about as you prepare to file your divorce. (1) Know the Three Month Residency Rule According to Utah law, the Petitioner (the one filing […]
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It’s impossible to cover everything you need to know about your upcoming divorce in a single post, but here are a few key things to think about as you move forward, a few frequently asked questions we see from our clients, and a few pitfalls that can cause you real problems. (1) How Long […]
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Of course, every divorce case has its own facts and therefore there’s no one-size-fits-all time frame, but here are three things you should keep in mind when considering the timeline of your own divorce case. Mandatory Waiting Period The State of Utah used to mandate a 90-day waiting period, beginning from the date the […]
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Getting started with the divorce process can be overwhelming, especially if you’ve never had to hire an attorney before. As you set out to hire an attorney, try to keep things simple. To start off, get used to the idea that you’re going to have to expose some of your personal life to the court, […]
Continue Reading →(Video above: Utah attorney, Trevor Osborn, explains how to calculate the amount of child support you be paying or receiving in your Utah divorce or Utah custody case). The easiest way to calculate child support is to use the child support calculator provided on the Office of Recovery Services’ (ORS) website, HERE. If you’re unsure […]
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If you have an existing court order that sets forth the terms of your custody arrangement, and you want to change that custody arrangement, you can do so by filing what is called a “Petition to Modify” with the proper court. Under current Utah family law, in order for the court to grant you the […]
Continue Reading →(Video above: Ogden attorney, Trevor Osborn, discusses what a Motion For Temporary Orders is and how it may apply to your Utah divorce or custody battle.) It can take anywhere from 6 months to more than a year before a divorce or custody dispute in Utah is fully resolved. This extended timeline can create a […]
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