Relocation

Relocation

It is becoming increasingly more common in our society for individuals to relocate to different cities, states and even overseas.  Regardless of the reason for the relocation (new job, new spouse, military deployment, or health reasons), the relocating individual with...
The Costly Pitfalls of DIY Divorce

The Costly Pitfalls of DIY Divorce

The other day, my garbage disposal stopped working.  I checked the breaker box, hit the reset button, but neither approach fixed the disposal.  In the days that this problem lasted, the water wouldn’t drain from our sink and made a mess, further reinforcing my...
Grandparent’s Rights

Grandparent’s Rights

A recently decided case, Jones v. Jones, 2013 UT App 174 (UT App. 2013), has completely changed the way that courts evaluate Utah’s Grandparent Visitation Statute (U.C.A. § 30-2-5).  This statute was created to give grandparents their own independent rights to...
Fault Analysis in Alimony Determinations

Fault Analysis in Alimony Determinations

For years, the Utah Code has permitted courts to consider “fault” in awarding alimony.  This law has had little practical effect, however, because Utah courts have consistently emphasized that alimony is designed to support and not to award or punish.  In one recent...