Yes. But you already knew that. And I thank you for the question anyway--really, I do--because even though we all know this we all need to be reminded of it.…
While it is true that some lawyers write up needlessly long divorce documents just to pad their bills, even the most efficient and honest lawyers often find themselves having to…
I’m a divorce and family lawyer, and so the crimes I see people framed for or manipulated into “committing” are domestic violence types. It’s frighteningly easy to do. Before I…
Well, you can’t dictate to your judge as to what your judge will do, but if you and your spouse agree that no alimony will be awarded and then tell…
People who are getting divorced fall into one of two categories: those who want to divorce while doing each other as little harm as possible; and those who don’t care…
Of course you can ask the attorney to explain the basis for his/her legal fees and services pricing. Any attorney worth his/her salt and who has the requisite amount of…
Yes, it is common with many attorneys, but it shouldn't be. While it is true that in many cases there may not be regularly occurring developments or changes that your…
Fire your lawyer? What can you do if you think your lawyer is doing a bad job representing you? Can you fire your lawyer? Your question is really two questions,…
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You question has two parts. Part 1: can you legally record phone calls (or an in-person conversation)? ANSWER: It depends on the jurisdiction. Some states won’t allow you to record…
If you are an attorney who was raised in the northern U.S., but have practiced law in the South, have you noticed cultural differences in the way you are permitted…
Not absolutely, but it can be illegal to video record someone in your home without his/her knowledge. Here is the answer for my jurisdiction (Utah): Utah Code § 76-9-401. Definitions.…
Oldroyd v. Oldroyd - 2019 UT App 155 - THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS ROBBEN ANN OLDROYD, Appellant, v. FARRELL LYNN OLDROYD, Appellee. Opinion No. 20180257-CA Filed September 26, 2019…
Of course. Tens of thousands. Many of such people do not go through with divorce for various reasons. Some include: Fear of retaliation (whether in the form of physical, emotional,…
No, thank goodness. I did, however, have a client who got a great outcome at the temporary orders (pendente lite) phase of the case, but who was utterly disappointed with…
There are not enough well-conducted and well-decided cases to restore my overall lack of faith in the legal system generally. To be sure, there are very good judges and others…
Because 1) paradoxically, those for whom the true collaborative law process would work best are those who really don’t need collaborative law; and 2) “collaborative law” as it is practiced (as opposed to how…
I believe what you mean to ask is, “Does an ongoing Divorce make you unable to focus and be productive at work?” The answer to that question is: for most…
I was in a divorce case in which the mother’s attorney was claiming that the father should have limited custodial and parent time with their children because, as the mother’s…
What happens to a lawyer's past and ongoing client files if the lawyer succumbs to a sudden illness? Is the client entitled to the possession of it? In the jurisdiction…
I don’t know if it is common for one parent in a divorce (custodial or non-custodial) to villainize their ex to the child, but we know it happens frequently and…
Do married lawyers ever fight each other in court? Do you mean to ask whether married lawyers sue each other in court? If that’s your question, the answer is: rarely.…
Assuming that your question implies that the ignorant spouse has no reason to believe that there is anything wrong with the marriage and thus no reason to fear the other…
In the U.S., “lawyer” is synonymous with “attorney” when it comes to describing one who is licensed to practice law. There is no difference between a lawyer and an attorney…
Is it prudent to research an attorney before hiring him or her even when a family member recommends them? Yes, yes, yes, yes, yes. Yes! While it is certainly comforting…
Impossible to say. Just as soon as a great site goes up, another great site seems to go dark. The best way to find what the best websites for you…
You’ve filed for divorce or had a divorce case filed against you. For most people, this is their first contact with the legal system. This is new and unknown, and…
Sometimes a husband/father is legitimately ruled against in a child custody case because he is unfit to exercise custody. Sometimes that unfitness may be his own fault (he’s abusive and/or…
What can a parent do if, after the divorce, the other parent who has custody of the child turns the daughter against that parent? A parent in this situation can…
My parents did not divorce, but I base my answer to this question on the experiences of my clients, whether it be how their own children reacted to their divorce…
Let’s indulge an analogy to answer this question. Is sugar good for you, or bad for you? It depends upon the circumstances. An occasional slice of cake or pie is…
Pulham v. Kirsling - 2018 UT App 65 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS KRISTEN PULHAM, Appellee, v. WILLIAM KIRSLING, Appellant. Opinion Nos. 20150577-CA and 20160236-CA Filed April 12, 2018 Third…
Not many. In fact, in many jurisdictions this has already occurred (many states have, in the past few years, passed laws that presume joint equal custody is in the child’s…
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,…
2019 UT App 106 - Janson v. Janson - setting aside stipulation THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS DEIDRE SUE JANSON, Appellant, v. JEFFREY ALAN JANSON, Appellee. Opinion No. 20170541-CA Filed…
If by your question you are asking whether a man can initiate divorce proceedings against his wife after she leaves the country without any indication that she intends to return,…
The answer to your question lies, in part, in the question itself. The dictionary defines narcissism as “selfishness, involving a sense of entitlement, a lack of empathy, and a need…
I'm a mother of 3. The father has custody and I have visits and overnights. The father told me not to post videos of our children on my social media,…
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…
Yes, sometimes. And here is an excellent summary of the reasons why from Findlaw.com: Pros and Cons: Prenuptial Agreements Pros of Prenuptial Agreements A premarital agreement can protect the inheritance…
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…
If I'm married with a child (separated for 4 years), how do I get a divorce and establish a child support order, if I don't know where my spouse is?…
As a single father I can only afford a one bedroom apartment for me and daughter, what alternatives do we have? Most courts will not penalize you for having a…
You will likely be (or feel like) a pariah for a while. You probably anticipated it, but it will still hit you harder that you expected and in ways you…
Yes, but from the perspective of being the divorce lawyer for the alienated parent. Let me tell you, unless the alienating parent is so ham-handed in his or her efforts…
I’ll tell you one thing, it’s not the illusory “standard” (that’s not really a standard in the first place) of the “best interest of the child” that everybody talks about.…
Well, the easiest way (though not the wisest) might be to fail. A narcissist who is jealous of your success would probably love to see you fail. Likewise, if a…
If a spouse "refuses to sign the divorce papers" would the divorce be in limbo? No. The days of a spouse preventing a divorce due to a refusal to agree…
As a lawyer have you ever turned down a case, what was the reason? Yes, and generally speaking, lawyers in private practice turn down cases regularly, and for many reasons.…
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…