Family Law

Adjustment of Alimony in Utah Divorce

Alimony can be adjusted in Utah This information below is for informational purposes only. Attorney Brian Arnold offers a free consultation. Please call 801-475-0123 or email Brian at arnold@arnoldwadsworth.com. Alimony Adjustment If there is already a decree of divorce signed by a district court judge that orders alimony it can be adjusted once a substantial

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Divorce Lawyer Salt Lake City – Brian Arnold

Alimony in Utah Utah is an alimony state, meaning that alimony may be granted for an amount of time for a specific amount to be paid on a monthly basis. Not every state in the United States recognizes alimony as part of the divorce process, but Utah does. There are certain criteria and factors that

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Annulment in Utah – Family Lawyers

In Utah you can get an annulment. An annulment is where you end the relationship to someone you were married to, and has the effect as if the marriage never occurred. It is actually used more often than most people would guess. There are certain grounds for which an annulment in Utah can be sought.

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Court Closures during COVID-19 | Divorce

With the outbreak of COVID-19 the Utah Courts at this point in time have shut down except for necessary hearings. Unfortunately, as that pertains to family law, divorce, and other civil matters these hearings have been postponed if currently a court date is in place. We have had a lot of clients that have had

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Post Nuptial Agreement in Utah – Divorce

Post Nuptial Agreements in Utah can be interesting, but remember they are binding if they are done right. You should always meet with an attorney when drafting a post nuptial agreement or if you have been presented with one. Here is a small taste of some statements made by the Courts in Utah concerning Post

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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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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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Understanding the 4 Main Types of Child Custody in Utah

Child custody is one of the most important issues that needs to be addressed and resolved in a Utah divorce. Will the kids spend more time with you or your former spouse? Which parent (if not both) will have the authority to make legal and medical decisions for them? The answers will help you (or

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Brian E. Arnold

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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

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

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