Arnold Wadsworth Coggins

Social Security Disability and Depression

Our lawyers understand that when you apply for Social Security Disability when suffering from depression or bipolar disorder can be extremely confusing and stressful. We can help with the process and help prepare your case to be successful. Call today for a free consultation (801) 475-0123 When you have a review of your disabilities whether

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Relocation with Children in a Divorce

Should I leave with the Children? By Brian Arnold Esq. & Lauren Schultz Esq. Brian Arnold is a partner at Arnold Wadsworth & Coggins. Arnold Wadsworth & Coggins has offices in Salt Lake City and Ogden, Utah. Brian Arnold has recently co-authored a book on divorce that can be purchased on Amazon and through Barnes

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New Domestic Automatic Injunction Effective November 1, 2019 URCP 109

The Utah Supreme Court has adopted a new effective date of November 1, 2019 for the following rule. The rule was formerly effective May 1, 2019. The November date will accommodate programming changes necessary to effectuate the rule’s purposes. Utah Rules of Civil Procedure URCP109. Injunction in certain domestic relations cases. New. Provides that in certain

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When Can the Office of Recovery Services (“ORS”) Collect Alimony?

This issue causes a lot of heartache because ORS does not uniformly implement its regulations.  Implementation often depends on the caseworker, which is very frustrating. Here is the regulatory rule governing the issue. (R527-34-2): Collect and enforce current and past-due spousal support (alimony) on all IV-A and Non-IV-A cases if the following criteria are met:

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A Brief Introduction to Utah Deficiency Actions

When a lender forecloses on a mortgage and sells the property, it sometimes happens that the sale price does not cover the entire mortgaged amount. For example, you owe the bank $250,000 but the home only sells for $200,000 at auction. The $50,000 difference is called a deficiency. Utah is a state that allows lenders

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6 Illegal Bill Collection Tactics to Watch For

The phone is ringing again, but you don’t pick up because you’re pretty sure who it is: that collection agency that’s been chasing you for overdue credit card or loan payments. You offered to do a payment arrangement, but they wanted their money NOW and used abusive language when you demurred. Is there anything you

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Understanding Utah’s Spousal Support Obligations

Spousal support, also known as alimony, consists of court-directed payments from one spouse to another after all marital property has been distributed to both spouses. During cooperative divorces, both parties may come to their own agreement regarding who pays how much. With litigated divorces, the court considers factors such as the requesting spouse’s need for

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Charged with a Drug Crime in Utah? Here’s What to Expect

In Utah, all drug offenses are serious and treated as such. What you can expect after an arrest will depend on the type and quantity of the drug involved, as well as the alleged crime, which can range from a simple possession charge to the sale, distribution, and trafficking of illegal drugs. You may also

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When it comes to family law and divorce matters, our lawyers take into account how difficult your situation may be right now. As Utah divorce attorneys, we fight aggressively for your rights in litigation, but we will always treat you with compassion and sensitivity — in the same way we would treat our own family members. In fact, the support we provide to our clients is so heartfelt that most remain in contact with us for years after their case has been favorably resolved.

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If you are seeking legal help on divorce, divorce modification, child support, or child custody, don’t delay in contacting us. The sooner you call us, the sooner you can get things resolved for you and your kids. In some cases, you may only have a limited amount of time to act before it’s too late to defend yourself or get the resolution you want. We know how painful things are right now, and we want to resolve your issues as quickly as possible so you can rebuild your life and the precious bonds you have with your family.

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Qualified Attorneys

Brian E. Arnold

Partner & Attorney

Brian Arnold was recently featured on Big Talk 860 AM Radio answering Family Law Questions and is an Editor on the Utah Journal…

Matt Wadsworth

Partner & Attorney

Matt Wadsworth earned his Bachelor’s from the University of Utah in Economics where he graduated in the top ten percent of…

Deven J. Coggins

Partner & Attorney

Deven is a Utah native and prior to becoming an aggressive, knowledgeable and experienced attorney, he excelled…

Lauren Schultz

Associate

Prior to joining Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins Attorneys, Lauren earned her Political Science degree from the University of Utah…

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