A Utah divorce can result in financial instability for one or both ex-spouses. The divorce court can consider an award of alimony to alleviate the adverse effects of divorce on the ex-spouse who has the lesser ability to support him/herself. In a nutshell, the court considers one spouse’s financial need versus the other spouse’s ability … Read more
You’d expect business lawyers to say that every small business owner should have an attorney on their side. But the truth is, a relationship with an experienced business lawyer is a valuable asset for any small business. Running a business is no easy task. Every day, you make decisions that could affect your future success … Read more
When parents of minor children in Utah choose to divorce or legal separate, a court must determine the custody arrangement for the minor children going forward. Usually, the court will adopt a custody arrangement that has been agreed on by the parents. However, if the parents can’t agree, then the court will hold a trial, … Read more
You may have a mentally disabled, a/k/a “special needs,” person in your family who will never be able to hold down a real job or otherwise be self-sufficient. Mentally disabled people usually are not able to responsibly manage their own finances either. By the time mentally disabled people turn 18 (at the latest), they will … Read more
After divorce, many people forget that they need to reconsider their estate plan. Seeing an experienced estate planning attorney after a divorce is important – and it’s smart to work with a law firm that deals with divorce and family law as well as trusts, estates and probate. Here are some of the issues to … Read more
Many entrepreneurs don’t think to hire an attorney until after they’ve run into legal trouble and may be facing a lawsuit or adverse government action. This is not a very good strategy. Involving a good business attorney from the very beginning will help you get your business off to a good start and avoid many … Read more