Within family law, two competing interests are often pitted against each other: (1) Ensuring children have a healthy relationship with each of their parents; and (2) Protecting those children from abuse. Recently, the Utah Legislature demonstrated their desire to...
“The Only Thing That Is Constant Is Change” The ancient Greek philosopher, Heraclitus, could not have been more right, particularly when it comes to the financial circumstances and custody issues of divorced parents. Change is inevitable. And because future changes...
As of May 1, 2024, there are some significant changes to Utah’s alimony law. The goal of alimony is to (1) get both parties as close as possible to the same standard of living that existed during the marriage; (2) equalize the standards of living of each party; and...
Because of the tight financial circumstances present in a divorce, some courts have become accustomed to using alimony to satisfy a recipient’s basic needs rather than attempting to help them reach the actual marital standard of living. Recently, the Court of Appeals...
While a child support order or judgment for support arrears may be enforced for up to four years after a child reaches the age of majority (Utah Code § 78B-5-202(6)), it is recommended that child support and child-related expenses be pursued as soon as they come due....
