by Aaron Millar | May 22, 2024 | Alimony, Divorce
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...
by Aaron Millar | May 1, 2024 | Alimony
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...
by Aaron Millar | Apr 1, 2024 | Child Support
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....
by Aaron Millar | Mar 1, 2024 | Divorce
Utah law recognizes a dichotomy in married persons’ property: nonmarital property versus marital property. In the State of Utah, married persons “have always had” the right to separately own and enjoy property apart from their spouse. Mortensen v. Mortensen, 760 P.2d...
by Aaron Millar | Feb 1, 2024 | Child Custody
A typical question in family law scenarios is “Can the kids just stay the night?” Addressing overnight visits in the Spring 2015 Utah Legislative session, the Utah Legislature passed an optional parent-time schedule for children 5 to 18 years of age, known as Utah...
by Aaron Millar | Jan 1, 2024 | Child Support, Divorce
“A court order is worth as much as the paper it’s printed on.” Author Unknown. Most parties to a divorce, paternity, or other family law case are relieved to have an order or decision signed by the court. Many don’t realize that their ex may violate the terms of the...
