Are free consultations with divorce lawyers worthwhile in helping you choose your lawyer?

Are free consultations with divorce lawyers worthwhile in helping you choose your lawyer? Should you seek out attorneys who give you free information and advice? Allow me to help you…

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Hesitant to talk to a lawyer? That’s normal. And wise.

Some people are hesitant, even scared, to talk to a divorce lawyer or a family lawyer. But being nervous or afraid of making a mistake is normal. And wise. Hiring…

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I wasn’t kidding when I told you the “rent a reputation” offers are a dime a dozen.

I wasn't kidding when I told you the "rent a reputation" offers are a dime a dozen. Yesterday I posted this blog: https://www.divorceutah.com/2018/01/31/rent-a-reputation/. In a nutshell: if you think lawyer honors are…

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Do you put any stock in those attorney rankings, honors, and badges when you shop for your attorney?

Do you put any stock in those attorney rankings, honors, and badges when you shop for your attorney? Do you have any idea how easy it is to get those…

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What is the best way to get the courts to follow the laws already on books and the constitution for custody battles?

What is the best way to get the courts to follow the laws already on the books and the constitution for custody battles? To be frank, in my opinion there…

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As a divorce lawyer, what is the most petty thing one of your clients had you do?

QUESTION: As a divorce lawyer, what is the most petty thing one of your clients had you do? ANSWER: Thanks for the question. The answer is: nothing. Legal whores do…

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Cool as a Cucumber: How to Testify Successfully at Your Deposition or in Court in a Domestic Relations Case

Cool as a Cucumber[1]: HOW TO TESTIFY SUCCESSFULLY AT YOUR DEPOSITION OR IN COURT IN A DOMESTIC RELATIONS CASE [1] This phrase (c. 1732) derives from ancient folk knowledge confirmed by…

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Why get a divorce lawyer who thinks and acts like a judge, not like a spouse, and not like a hired gun?

Why get a divorce lawyer who thinks and acts like a judge, not like a spouse, and not like a hired gun? The best divorce lawyer is not someone who…

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How common is it for lawyers not to receive their clients’ calls or not to return calls? What are the reasons for this avoidance?

Question: How common is it for lawyers not to receive their clients’ calls or not to return calls? What are the reasons for this avoidance? Answer: Inexcusably all too common.…

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How do I stay calm during my divorce deposition when my ex has told extreme lies about me?

QUESTION: How do I stay calm during my divorce deposition when my ex has told extreme lies about me? My ex gave his depo first. He said things that made…

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Fit parents and their children deserve joint custody

As a matter of basic human rights and human nature, unless they are unfit then divorced and separated parents and their children deserve joint custody. "[A] parent's right to the…

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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…

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Could a class action suit by divorced fathers who were unfairly denied custody of their children due to gender bias be successful in a state court?

Could a class action suit by divorced fathers who were unfairly denied custody of their children due to gender bias be successful in a state court? In my humble opinion,…

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Is the Martindale-Hubbell AV rating meaningful anymore (for divorce and family law attorneys especially)?

Consulting Martindale-Hubbell for the AV rating certainly can’t hurt a potential client in helping him or her to assess a divorce or family lawyer’s qualifications, skills, and “fit” with you,…

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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?

Question: 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…

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The Availability of Free Online Divorce Law Information is Great! Really, We’re Not Kidding.

The Availability of Free Online Divorce Law Information is Great! Really, We’re Not Kidding. You can find an abundance of very and useful and interesting legal information online for free,…

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How to Shop for a Divorce Attorney and to Select the Right Fit for You (the no B.S. way)

I’ve never been one to avoid elephants in the room, so let’s examine this one. We’ve met in an initial consultation. You’re a potential client. We’ve discussed your problems, reviewed…

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Guide to Succeeding in Divorce While Reducing the Time and Costs

Contents If you are the victim of serious or escalating domestic violence, get help and get to safety first. 2 Advance Planning, If You Have That Option. 2 Gather in…

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Dividing Military Pensions and Benefits – Part 3 – Other Benefits.

In Dividing Military Pensions and Benefits Part 2, we covered formulas for splitting retirement pay for services members recommended by the Uniform Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA).[1] With this…

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Dividing Military Pensions and Benefits – Part 2 – Formulas for Dividing Military Pensions

In Dividing Military Pensions and Benefits Part 1 we covered what Uniform Services Former Spouses’ Protection Act (USFSPA)[1] is and how it applies to you if you or your spouse…

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