If you have been the victim of an unfortunate incident and are seeking monetary damages, you might be surprised to find that the court proceedings can be wrapped up quite quickly. Instead of taking your claim to District Court and working through the mountain of paperwork and lengthy timeframe, Small Claims Court can provide a quicker and more cost-efficient alternative. Winning a case in Utah’s Small Claims Read More
Creditworthiness and the Impact of Bankruptcy
Sometimes due to unforeseen circumstances or lack of resources, a person might find themselves in an immense amount of debt. Depending on the situation, the best option may be for them to file for bankruptcy. It’s not an easy process, and most people have a lot of questions about the impact they can expect from their bankruptcy. One of the most common questions is how their bankruptcy will affect their ability to Read More
Aggravating Factors in Utah DUIs
You’re on your way home from a friend’s birthday party, and all of a sudden you see flashing lights behind you. You might have only had a few drinks, but your BAC is just a little too high and you end up getting a DUI. While this is certainly not an ideal situation, it actually could be much worse. In the state of Utah, a typical DUI can turn into what’s known as an aggravated DUI if there are certain elements at Read More
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy: What You Must Know About “The Means Test”
When going through bankruptcy, most people prefer chapter 7 because it is better able to wipe out debts completely, rather than just restructure them so they can still be repaid. In order to qualify for a chapter 7 bankruptcy, however, you must pass ‘the means test’ which looks at your income level. This test is intended to prevent high-income filers from being able to wipe out debts that they could repay with a Read More
Utah Divorce: Understanding the Division of Property
Whenever going through a divorce in Utah, the ideal solution for splitting up assets is to work together to come up with a way to divide everything up that works for both parties. This may be able to be done using a mediator or other resource. If you can’t come to an agreement, however, the courts will step in and work with you to decide how the division of property will be executed. Utah is an ‘equitable Read More
Don’t Be a Victim of False Domestic Violence Accusations
Domestic violence is a serious problem throughout the United States, and Utah is no different. It can be terrifying, and even deadly, which is why the authorities must take any claim of domestic violence very seriously. Sadly, however, some people use the seriousness of this issue to their advantage, even when they aren’t actually being abused. When a person claims that they are being abused, even when they aren’t, Read More
DUI Plea Bargains: Understanding the “Wet Reckless”
If you’ve been arrested for driving under the influence (DUI) you need to make sure you are aware of all your options. Having a DUI on your driving record can cause a lot of problems including higher insurance rates, the inability to work in certain professions, and the potential of jail time. In some situations, you may be able to get a plea bargain, which is essentially just agreeing to plead guilty but with the Read More
Divorcing Parents: Be Prepared for These Five Questions From Your Kids
When parents get divorced, their children will ALWAYS have numerous questions. Divorce is not a concept that most young children fully comprehend, and they will seek to learn as much as they can about the impending upheaval that is about to occur in their life. As a parent, you must be prepared to answer these questions in order to help your children cope with the changes they are facing. Below we have outlined Read More
Family Law Expert
Family Lawyers Who Really Win! Having a custody law expert for your family can become very useful when you need legal consultation. There're times, however when you will need to seek an outside professional to fulfill your needs. The very best legal representation can be within your reach if you review the following general directions. A decent custody law expert will always respect other family lawyers who're Read More
The Mad Hatter Rules of Civil Procedure
by Matthew Wadsworth “If I had a world of my own, everything would be nonsense. Nothing would be what it is, because everything would be what it isn't. And contrary wise, what is, it wouldn't be. And what it wouldn't be, it would. You see?” – Lewis Carroll, Alice’s Adventures in Wonderland & Through the Looking-Glass. My first court experience while cutting my teeth at Lundberg & Associates was the Read More
