What I Have to Remind Myself of with a New Divorce Client

When divorce or a child custody dispute begins, most people think they know what they’re fighting for. The house. The retirement account. The business. Parent-time. Child support. Alimony. Those are real issues. They matter. They need…

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Perception Isn’t Everything in Divorce Court, But It Often Decides the Close Calls

Utah divorce law is statutory. Judges don’t invent custody standards or alimony rules on a whim. They apply what the Legislature has enacted. But statutes do not apply themselves. Judges…

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Why Can’t I Just Submit a Letter as Evidence in Court?

What “Laying Foundation” Actually Means One of the most common frustrations in Utah divorce cases is this: a party has a letter, email, report, or written statement that feels decisive—and…

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Even the Best Divorce Lawyer Can’t Turn a Weak Case Into a Strong One

There’s a persistent belief in the divorce and custody world that the “right” divorce and child custody lawyer can work miracles. That if you hire someone clever enough, aggressive enough,…

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