Sometimes when facing a divorce in Utah, the parents of the children reside in different states because of separation. This can occur with the children either staying with one parent or going with the other. We usually see this when one parent as received a new job in another state. So where does the divorce get filed? Jurisdiction of the children is usually in the state that where the children have resided for at Read More
Emergency Child Custody in Utah
How important is it to have a good child custody lawyer in Utah when going through a divorce? It is essential. You need a divorce lawyer that has gone through trials and had to examine witnesses and child custody evaluators. Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins Attorneys has the experience necessary in order to help you fight your custody battle. We will educate you on the child custody laws and help you understand how Read More
Divorce and Imputed Income in Utah
In most divorce actions in Utah, one of the spouses or both can be imputed in regards to their incomes. The Court will usually take evidence as to income potential, education and what they have earned in the past. If you have been a stay at home mom there is also an argument to be made that you should not be imputed at all, especially if you have young children that are still at home and do not attend school. The Read More
Contempt of Court and Divorce in Utah
How can you be in contempt of court in a divorce in Utah? First, usually you will need a court order. If the court has ordered something and the other party breaches or does not perform then they could possibly be held in contempt. First, you would need to do an application for an order to show cause. This is the first way that you show the courts that your ex-spouse is not obeying a court order. This hearing will be Read More
Divorce Procedure and Mediation in Utah
What is the divorce procedure in Utah? Are people going through divorce required to go to mediation? The divorce procedure in Utah can be as simple or complicated as you make it. Some couples have figured out exactly what they want and others have a highly contested child custody divorce. The divorce procedure in Utah is; Filing of the Divorce Petition and service Answer to the Divorce Petition Temporary Read More
Facebook and Divorce in Utah
What are the affects of Facebook on divorce in Utah? What you post on Facebook can hurt your divorce especially if it involves children and custody. There are some things you should remember when you are going through a divorce and the use and enjoyment of Facebook. People that you think that would not look at your Facebook will. Remember that what you post on Facebook can pretty much be read by anyone. Post Read More
Utah Child Custody Considerations
What do the courts in Utah look at or consider in a child custody trial? The Utah statute on point it Utah Code Annotated 30-3-10. This statute outlines how divorce attorneys in Utah should argue a child custody case in family law court before a Commissioner. Some considerations include; The past conduct and demonstrated moral standards of each of the parties Which parent is most likely to act in the best interest Read More
Recording Conversations in Divorce
Recording Phone Calls In a contested, divorce always assume that any statement you make is recorded. This includes telephone calls and answering machine messages. Do not say or do anything that you would not want a court to know about. In most states it is legal to record any conversation that you are involved in. Such recordings are admissible in Court. However, it is a felony to record a conversation in which you Read More
Women facing divorce in Utah need an attorney on their side
Whether you’re considering to end your marriage or in the process of filing for a divorce, you may find yourself standing in the middle of unknown territory. Of course, you can have all the support that you need, that is, if you have several friends, colleagues and family members to turn to. They may also offer lots of recommendations about which divorce lawyers to hire in Salt Lake City. What’s more, some of them Read More
Mother’s Rights in Divorce in Utah
There are a lot of commercials out there for "Father's Rights" when it comes to divorce. Mothers are just as important when it comes to parenting and in some cases are more crucial. At Arnold, Wadsworth & Coggins Attorneys we recognize that if there are two positive influencing parents in a child's life that child is better off. We are here to help you through your divorce to make sure you get what you deserve Read More
