Are divorce courts biased towards either gender?

Are divorce courts biased towards either gender? In my educated and experienced opinion, yes, in most (not all) cases. It’s not usually motivated by animus toward men or women (although…

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What are legal ways one can prevent having to pay spousal support in case of a divorce?

What are legal ways one can prevent having to pay spousal support in case of a divorce? Do you really mean “What are legally and equitably valid ways one can prevent having…

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What Is Alimony, and How Does It Work in Utah?

What is Alimony? Alimony is a legal obligation imposed by court order upon one spouse in a separate maintenance action or divorce action to provide financial support for the other…

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The Difference Between a Case Dismissed “with Prejudice” and a Case Dismissed “without Prejudice”

I'm going to explain confusing and counter intuitive legalese by explaining the meaning of case dismissed "with prejudice" versus "without prejudice." These are the formal legal terms for the different…

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