Marital Debt After your decree of divorce is signed by the judge and becomes final, what are your options in regards to the debt you are required to take care of? To answer this question you need to read your decree to see if any of your debt obligations are couched in a way that sounds like they are really alimony or child support. Such as, "in the form of alimony, the Petitioner shall be required to pay the Read More
Salt Lake City Family Law Divorce Attorney
Divorce is definitely not an easy process for anyone involved. Even if both you and your spouse have agreed to the divorce, it still brings along a great deal of emotional consequences, expense and legal proceedings. No one would say anything about the process is easy. Whether your divorce is contested or uncontested, you will want to find a divorce lawyer in Salt Lake City who will be able to make the process as Read More
Utah Child Custody Attorney
Child Custody Updates Divorce Modification A New York court agreed with the father that a mother's proposed move from New York to South Carolina would not be in the child's best interest, noting “that the father has exercised his visitation almost every weekend since the parties' separation and has remained active in the child's life.” Martino v. Ramos, No. 64 A.D. 657, ___ N.Y.S.2d ___, 2009 WL 2032366 (N.Y. App. Read More
Checklist: Women filing for divorce in Utah
While the holidays don’t seem like the best time to begin thinking about divorce, January is the month that typically sees the highest volume of divorce filings. And, if you’re considering seeking a divorce in January or at any time next year, it’s never too early to start planning. In anticipation of a divorce, a recent article in Forbes magazine offered an end-of-the-year checklist for women who are considering Read More
How to Choose a Divorce Lawyer in Utah
When looking for a Divorce Lawyer, what should you look for? Experience - You will need to ask your attorney about his/her experience in order to get a good feel and understanding for practice. A good question to ask is "how much of your law practice is divorce cases" or "what percentage of your cases are divorce cases". These questions will help you find out how much experience they have. Free Consultation for a Read More
Utah DUI: Felony Law Firm
California law allows prosecutors to elevate charges for driving under the influence based upon prior convictions in the past ten years. That is, prior convictions within that 10-year period can elevate new DUI charges to a higher level offense and increase potential exposure to jail or prison time. A recent case involving a Soquel man looked directly at the issue. The 21-year-old Soquel man was accused drunk Read More
Divorce and Retirement in Utah
Whether you and your spouse are headed for a divorce or are currently in the process of securing one, you likely have innumerable concerns regarding asset protection. One of these concerns probably has to do with the ability of your former spouse to withdraw money from the 401(k)s that were otherwise meant to fund your retirement. First and foremost, it is important to note that your former spouse cannot withdraw Read More
Drunk Driving Attorney in Salt Lake City
1. Behave Innocent & Safe When a Utah DUI cop stops your vehicle, take a deep breath. Naturally attempt to demonstrate to the cop that there is no problem and that nothing is wrong. Calmly behave non-threateningly. Stop as soon as possible. Pull over and lawfully park in a safe location. Put your vehicle's overhead lights in the car if it's nighttime. Gently place your hands on the vehicle's wheel so the cop can Read More
Family Law in Utah
Family Law in Salt Lake City What sets Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins apart from other Family Law attorneys? For one thing when you hire Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins for your family law legal issue in Utah, you are hiring a law firm and not a single attorney. More than one attorney will look at your case and give ideas and thoughts about handling it. When you go to trial on your family law issue you get more than Read More
Salt Lake City DUI Attorneys
Getting arrested for a DUI can be a frightening situation, especially when you face license suspension and jail time. A conviction can lead to serious consequences that can follow you for years to come. It is always best to retain a criminal defense attorney with extensive experience in order to ensure you have increased the possibility of getting a favorable case outcome. With fines, possible jail time, license Read More
