How can I prepare myself mentally for divorce?
I will answer your question based upon the presumption that you have already gone through the agonizing process of determining that you need to divorce. In other words, I will not treat…
Can people with few assets and no children really do their own divorce?
Yes. And I’m a man who makes his living as a divorce lawyer. You would think I’d be one of the last people to tell you that there are many…
Which fictional lawyer would you choose to represent you?
Other than those who play the evil lawyer who represents the villains (because I wouldn’t want my lawyer to cheat, and as you'll see, I wouldn't need him to), I’d…
Hartvigsen v. Hartvigsen – 2018 UT App 238 – alimony, marital property
2018 UT App 238 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS DANIELLE MARIE HARTVIGSEN, Appellant, v. RICHARD MYERS HARTVIGSEN, Appellee. Opinion No. 20160069-CA Filed December 28, 2018 Fourth District Court, Provo Department…
As a man, what steps can I take to safeguard my interests before telling my wife I want a divorce?
As a man, what steps can I take to safeguard my interests before telling my wife I want a divorce? There are two types of men who ask this question:…
How to Fix Bad Credit After a Divorce (from LendEdu.com)
How to Fix Bad Credit After a Divorce https://lendedu.com/blog/how-to-fix-bad-credit-after-a-divorce - Jeff Gitlen October 17, 2018 Our research, news, ratings, and assessments are scrutinized using strict editorial integrity. In full transparency, our company…
What do I need to do before filing for divorce? (a useful checklist, with explanations)
What do I need to do before filing for divorce? When deciding if you are going to file for divorce, there are some things you need to know, and many…
Divorce Preparedness: What do I need to do before filing for divorce?
When deciding if you are going to file for divorce, there are some things you need to know, and many things you should consider, before filing for divorce I. Why…
Erickson v. Erickson-2018 UT App 184-modifying child custody/parent-time-discovery-expert witness-child testimony-attorney fees
Erickson v. Erickson - 2018 UT App 184 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS KIT RICHARD ERICKSON, Appellant, v. SHANDI ERICKSON, Appellee. Opinion No. 20170100-CA Filed September 27, 2018 Third District…
Why do divorces take so long to finish?
Here are the reasons, as I see them, why too many divorce cases cost so much and take so long to finish (in no particular order): 1. Some divorce lawyers…
How Much Will My Divorce Cost? How Long Will It Take?
Good for you for coming here. You're grabbing the bull by the horns. You're lancing that boil. Let's get right to what you want to know. When contemplating a divorce,…
Why stay unhappily married for the sake of the kids?
Why do unhappy married couples stay together for the sake of the children, when they could easily give the children two happy homes instead living in one miserable home? Mom…
Hahn v. Hahn – 2018 UT App 135 – custody, jury trial, constitutionality
This opinion is subject to revision before final publication in the Pacific Reporter Hahn v. Hahn - 2018 UT App 135 IN THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS RANDY R. HAHN,…
There is no cheap or free legal services shortcut
“There are two ways to be fooled. One is to believe what isn't true; the other is to refuse to believe what is true.” ― Søren Kierkegaard “A great deal…
Which lawsuit judgments can be considered marital property?
When lawsuit judgments may or may not be marital property: lessons from Utah appellate case law In the Utah divorce case of Andersen v. Andersen, 379 P.3d 933 (Utah Court…
2018 UT App 130 – Bergmann v. Bergmann – prenuptial agreements
2018 UT App 130 - Bergmann v. Bergmann THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS KAREN BERGMANN, Appellee, v. EUGENE D. BERGMANN, Appellant. Opinion No. 20160217-CA - Filed June 28, 2018 Fourth…
What is the average cost of divorce, when child custody is contested?
How much does it cost to divorce on average, with two kids and contested custody? On average? I’d say around $20,000, if the case is contested. But, as you will see…
Are you in favor of divorce? Please explain why or why not.
Recently, I was asked, "Are you in favor of divorce?" Here is my response: Are you in favor of divorce? I am not in favor of divorce generally, in that…
What Is Alimony, and How Does It Work in Utah?
What is Alimony? Alimony is a legal obligation imposed by court order upon one spouse in a separate maintenance action or divorce action to provide financial support for the other…
What are the biggest misconceptions about divorce?
Misconception #1 It’s bad, sure, but it can’t be that bad. THE TRUTH: It’s harder, more expensive, and takes longer than you imagine. Once you accept this, divorce will still…
Divorce Costs: what’s the average cost, when child custody is contested?
How much does it cost to divorce on average, with two kids and contested custody? On average? I’d say around $20,000. But, as you will see if you read and watch…
Not just tragic. Stupid tragic.
You don’t want to incur the judge’s wrath, right? You want the court to think well of you. So your plan is not to make any waves. You won’t make…
A Spouse’s Questions about the Divorce Mediation Process
Questions: If we go to mediation, can I hire an attorney after to review the documents from mediation before I sign anything? What if I hire an attorney before we…
I’m dirt poor, and my ex is taking me back to court to terminate alimony! What can I do?
What should someone who is disabled do, if they're being taken to court by ex, to terminate their alimony, and, they don't qualify for SSD? I’m not sure I understand…
Why You Feel Uncomfortable Paying a Lawyer by the Hour (it’s not your fault)
Why You Feel Uncomfortable Paying a Lawyer by the Hour (it's not your fault) I do not bill by the hour. Letting your lawyer bill you by the hour is…
What if I Can’t Afford a Divorce Lawyer?
What should someone who is disabled do, if they're being taken to court by ex, to terminate their alimony, and, they don't qualify for SSD? I’m not sure I understand…
Can the court allow parents to decide on their own for the custody of their child?
Can the court allow parents to decide on their own for the custody of their child? Yes! Not only are parents allowed to decide what the child custody award will…
Attorneys: “glorified pencil-pushers”?
This is from part of an e-mail that I received from Richard Jacobs. He helps attorneys with their marketing. I like much of Richard's approach because, like me, he doesn't…
Can you ask an attorney for an overcharge refund?
Can you ask an attorney for an overcharge refund? You are absolutely entitled to a refund if your lawyer overcharged you. But what do you mean by “overcharged”? Do you…