Is it true that the first to file for divorce has to pay the other party’s lawyer fees?
Is it true that the first to file for divorce has to pay the other party's lawyer fees? No. Filing for divorce first does not obligate the filing party to…
Vanderzon v. Vanderzon – 2017 UT App 150 – August 17, 2017 – custody on relocation, alimony, and attorney fees
Vanderzon v. Vanderzon - 2017 UT App 150 - August 17, 2017 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS HEIDI KIRSTEN VANDERZON, Appellant, v. JOHN MATTHIAS VANDERZON, Appellee. Opinion No. 20140946-CA Filed…
Buying Based on Value, Not on Just Price
An old legal assistant of mine shared with me the old saw of "buy cheap, pay twice." My father-in-law introduced me to "jumping over dollars to pick up dimes." Then…
How can I get a fair shake in divorce when my ex has an attorney and I am unable to afford my own attorney?
How can I get a fair child custody arrangement when my ex has an attorney and I am unable to pay the initial retainer for my own attorney? I have…
Paying by the Hour vs. Paying a Fixed (or Flat) Fee
Paying by the Hour vs. Paying a Fixed (or Flat) Fee Let me see if I can help you make a smart decision when it comes to hiring a divorce…