I’m amazed at the number of people who believe, from what fictitious TV lawyers “accomplish,” that if the lawyers just try hard enough, do enough research, pound the pavement tenaciously,…
Yes. But if you’re considering a career in law and you’re a young person, I wouldn’t rely on the experience of lawyers a generation ahead of you to determine whether…
Yes, and most of the time when a client decides to take a case to trial over a client’s advice the client does worse than he/she would have if he/she…
2018 UT App 181 – Chaparro v. Torero THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS ELDA CHAPARRO, Appellant, v. ENRIQUE TORERO, Appellee. Opinion No. 20170494-CA Filed September 20, 2018 Second District Court,…
Unfortunately, it’s almost impossible to identify a good lawyer without using his/her services for a while to see if you “got it right” on your choice. There are, however, a…
2019 UT App 60 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS CAMERON MICHAEL COX, Appellee, v. PAIGE CHARISSA HEFLEY, Appellant. Opinion No. 20170903-CA Filed April 18, 2019 Second District Court, Ogden Department…
Can anyone go into a court room and sit in the back seat and just watch? Why or why not? Courts are open to the public With the exception of…
QUESTION: What are some pointers that you may have in getting along with your ex-spouse to be during the process of a divorce? What advice do you have to keep…
As a lawyer, what are top things you wish your clients would stop saying/doing? What a great question. Thank you for asking. I have a three-part answer: 1) for all…
Winning the argument over whether the children of a divorcing couple should bear their father’s last name, after the husband refused to believe he was the children’s (they were twins)…
When did you realize that fighting for your marriage was useless? Many people ask me questions about “my” divorce. I am not divorced, I never have been, and (God willing),…
2018 UT App 205 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS JAMIE WIDDISON, Appellee, v. JANAE A. KIRKHAM, Appellant. Opinion No. 20160961-CA Filed November 1, 2018 Third District Court, Salt Lake Department…
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…
2018 UT App 100 - THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS JANAE KIRKHAM, Appellant, v. BRYANT J. MCCONKIE, DAVID W. READ, AND STRONG & HANNI PC, Appellees. Opinion No. 20160908-CA Filed…
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…
What is one of the biggest challenges of a Divorce lawyer? First, read Donald Baranski’s answer to this question (which provided below); it’s excellent, and any divorce client would be…
Why are divorce attorneys so expensive? Because we divorce lawyers (I am a divorce lawyer) generally disappoint the people they serve. Some causes of the disappointment are the lawyer’s fault,…
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,…
How to Avoid the Primrose Path in Divorce (if you have the will and the guts) It’s getting harder to stay in contact with reality. You have men who, as…
Being the best client helps ensure you have the best lawyer. In trying to express this in greater detail I came across this article from an Australian divorce lawyer that…
“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…
What happens in child support cases when the custodial parent has an attorney but the non-custodial parent doesn’t? Does that mean they usually pay more because there isn't another attorney…
Look, I love you, brother, but this isn’t really a question, it’s a lame lament, and I will show you why. First, there are plenty of horrible lawyers out there…
What is the best website to obtain advice from a divorce lawyer in the USA? You have an embarrassment of riches available to you, if you’re looking for good legal…
In the jurisdiction where I practice law (Utah), the question is not whether an abused spouse who makes more money than the abuser must pay alimony to the abuser, but…
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…
After 1.5 years trying to reconcile after my wife's 5 year affair, we are ending our 20-year marriage. Despite two teenage kids and her being a stay-at-home mom, she had…
What do you need from your lawyer when going through divorce? Before you hire an attorney, keep this in mind: unless the court finds that circumstances necessitate that a lawyer be…
Clients hire lawyers and law firms because they have a personal problem which is being caused by or exacerbated by the legal problem. No one is hiring [you] just because they…
Can I represent myself in child custody matters of my own children and win? What you really mean is, “Can I represent myself in child custody matters of my own…
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…
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…
Have you ever heard the phrases "Don't be dead right" and "Winning the battle and losing the war? It's obviously good advice. Advice you've probably given to others. When it…
Do Your Clients Feel Like Dollar Signs? by Lee Rosen https://roseninstitute.com/do-your-clients-feel-like-dollar-signs/ Tourists in India feel like dollar signs. Touts crowd around, shouting above the street noise, imploring tourists to buy…
If you've been following my blog on the subject of these attorney "honors" and "distinctions" and "certifications," then you know that they are a for-profit enterprise, which is why I…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
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…
Anyone can call himself or herself a consultant. It requires no special training, no special test or certification or license. One can be a “legal consultant” without having gone to…
How common is it for lawyers not to receive their clients’ calls or not to return calls? What are the reasons for this avoidance? It is inexcusably all too common.…
Is there a legal remedy where an ex-husband and wife in the middle of a custody battle can speak freely and off the record through their lawyers without fear of…
How do you divorce a narcissist when his lawyer is his next victim? That's the lawyer's problem, not yours. While it is noble and kind of you to want to…
My family law attorney is screwing me over. What can I do? Fire your attorney and get a better one. You are not required to stick with your lawyer throughout…
What are the most irritating things when you have to deal with lawyers? I’m a divorce lawyer. Dealing with divorce lawyers need not essentially, necessarily be irritating. There are actually…
What do the police think of lawyers? Generally, we don’t like or trust each other. And for good reason. I’m an attorney. I don’t like most law enforcement officers because…
Just answer the question By Richard Jacobs When potential clients are stuck in a legal situation, they come up with a lot of questions. How you as an attorney answer…
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.…