If your life partner has a low IQ, is divorce an option?
Yes, but not for the reason you may think. In the age of no-fault divorce, you don’t really need to persuade the court to grant you a divorce. Divorce is…
Nix v. Nix – 2022 UT App 83- insufficient evidence of adultery
2022 UT App 83 THE UTAH COURT OF APPEALS JILL NIX, Appellee, v. ROLAND COMPTON NIX JR., Appellant. Opinion No. 20200691-CA Filed June 30, 2022 Fourth District Court, Provo Department…
How do I best explain to my daughters that I am divorcing their stepmom?
What is the best way for me to explain to my 3 daughters that the reason in which I am divorcing their Assistant Prosecutor stepmother is because I wouldn’t let…
Do courts make awards in divorce to “punish” adultery?
Do courts make awards in divorce to “punish” adultery? Great question. Adultery is considered a fault-based ground for divorce and a factor that can be considered when the trial court…
I suspect my husband fathered a child with someone else. Can I challenge our divorce ruling?
If I suspect my ex-husband fathered a child with someone else while we were married, can I challenge our divorce ruling? If, by this question, you mean that you are…
What happens after an affair when you have kids?
What happens after an affair when you have kids? I will answer as if this question were asked in the belief that the affair will have a profound effect upon…
Would you divorce your spouse if he/she had a child before marriage without telling you?
Would you divorce your husband if he had a child with his last relationship without telling you? I do not believe that this would, alone, be reason to divorce your…
Is having an affair illegal in Utah? Not anymore.
Is having an affair illegal in Utah? It used to be, but as of the 2019 legislative session, it's not anymore. Adultery used to be a class B misdemeanor. Utah…
Are irreconcilable differences the same as an at-fault divorce?
No. There are two kind of grounds for divorce: fault and no-fault. Irreconcilable differences are an example of no-fault grounds for divorce. Before no-fault divorce laws were passed (and every…
Man awarded $750K in alienation of affection suit; his lawyer calls it a moral victory – abajournal.com
Click here to go to the story at abajournal.com: Man awarded $750K in alienation of affection suit; his lawyer calls it a moral victory abajournal.com BY DEBRA CASSENS WEISS OCTOBER…
Do most marriages end in divorce because of infidelity or money issues?
I think infidelity, IF you define infidelity broadly, meaning not simply adultery but a general lack of commitment to one another. Lack of devotion, care, and consideration for your spouse…
If someone has an affair with one he/she knows is married, which offense is greater: the adulterer or the home wrecker?
If someone buys kiddie porn from one who is selling it, who is the worse of the two? Neither. They are both criminals. Two people who knowingly engage in an…
If my spouse cheats, and we divorce will I get custody of my children?
In response to the question, “If my spouse cheats, and we divorce, will I get custody of the children because of my spouse’s infidelity?,” the answer is unequivocally “no.” No…
What are some of the major causes behind a divorce?
Lack of commitment/incompatibility. http://www.divorce.usu.edu/files... Survey: Certified Divorce Financial Analyst® (CDFA®) professionals Reveal the Leading Causes of Divorce “Marriage is a counter-cultural act in a throwaway society.” —Dr. William H. Doherty,…
Utah de-criminalizes consensual adultery and sodomy
In Utah, it is no longer illegal for two consenting adults to engage in adultery or sodomy (and fornication may be de-criminalized too) House Bill 40 (2019 Utah Legislative Session)…
Is having an affair a misdemeanor or a felony in Utah?
In the jurisdiction where I practice (Utah), the law is: Utah 76-7-103. Adultery. (1) A married person commits adultery when he voluntarily has sexual intercourse with a person other than…
Is adultery a misdemeanor or a felony, or does it depend on the State?
In the jurisdiction where I practice (Utah), the law is: 76-7-103. Adultery. (1) A married person commits adultery when he voluntarily has sexual intercourse with a person other than his…
If somebody’s wife gets pregnant by another man will it be easy for the husband to gain custody of their children?
If somebody’s wife gets pregnant by another man will it be easy for the husband to gain custody of their children? In my opinion, 9.5 times out of 10 the…
Can a wife expect a property to be split equally if she cheated?
Can a wife expect a property to be split between partners if she cheated on her partner in the US (assuming no contract has been signed)? Yes. People who are…
