Divorce in Utah

Marriage is a cultural norm in our society. We are born into this life and taught many different things and are passed down from our parents many beliefs, ways of thinking, ways of living, etc. One of those is that one day we are supposed to get married. Unfortunately, if marriage exists then the opposite must exist: Divorce. Divorce defined as a legal decree dissolving a marriage.
When someone gets married the last thing they want to think is that they could end up getting a divorce. Unfortunately, in Utah during the past 10 years there was a slight decrease in marriages, but at the same time a rather alarming number of divorces.

Furthermore, the definition of divorce certainly does not include: emotional, mental and physical agony, distress on children if any, and on top of it all an enormous financial burden. So, before you walk down the aisle be aware of what it could mean to get a divorce legally. For one Utah woman it meant the separation and relief from an abusive husband—but at an outrageous monetary cost. In the end, she was facing homelessness and had spent her entire life savings of $10,000 on the divorce. Her nightmare becomes worse when she realizes she was not represented very well and seeks to sue her divorce attorney for malpractice.

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Divorce Requires a Good Lawyer, Maybe a Therapist

Those who have gone through a divorce or know someone who is going through it understand that there can be a lot of issues and stress involved. It’s extra hard if the divorce is full of conflict, but even if there are not many issues, the ones in involved with the divorce often become overwhelmed with some or all of these emotions: depression, anger and sadness. Trouble sleeping, and other problems can arise too.

Those dealing with theses emotions need support.  A lawyer to help step you through the whole process can help exponentially. A therapist can also make a big difference.  If you have insurance you can use your insurance company to locate one otherwise there are a number of online tools that will help you find a therapist.

In addition to individual therapy, a relatively new field called “divorce therapy” which focuses on helping parents as they figure out how to work together and communicate for the benefit of the children has proven to be very helpful.

Therapy may not be for everyone, but a good lawyer will help you streamline the divorce process and find the right direction quickly. Terry Spencer is a great attorney in Utah who operates along the Wasatch Front and he can help you with all of your divorce and family legal needs. Call him now by clicking on his website for more information. www.trspencer.com

Divorce in Utah: Grandparents

The transition from being a Parent to a Grandparent can be one of the most rewarding and exciting experiences in one’s life. To some, becoming a grandparent can be a dream come true—watching your family’s legacy grow and passing down traditions from one generation to the next. A grandparent’s nightmare would be the separation/divorce of the parents and leaving at least one set of grandparents unable to see their grandchildren—something no grandparent dreams of.

Luckily in Utah, despite the wishes of the parents, grandparents are allowed to request visitation from the court. According to Utah Code 30-5-2, based on certain factors the court can override the parent’s wishes. For a list of these factors see the Utah State Legislature site: http://le.utah.gov/code/TITLE30/htm/30_05_000200.htm

If you are a grandparent in need of a lawyer to request visitation of your grandchildren, contact Attorney Terry Spencer for a free telephone consultation. You can visit his site at: www.trspencer.com

Divorce: What about the kids?

            Divorce is not something any of us dream about going through. But it happens. Often. And worse, many times children are involved. They become involved in a tug of war battle that can have a lasting negative affect on them emotionally.

            In Utah, custody is determined based on the best interests of the child. But how is that determined? In Utah a few factors are considered before deciding which parent will have custody of a child:

• Which parent is most likely to encourage continuous contact between the child and the child's other parent
• Past conduct and moral standards of the parents
• The child's relationship with the parents

There is also the option of Joint Custody:

• The geographical proximity between the parents
• Each parent's ability to place the needs of the child first
• Whether both parents have always participated in the child's upbringing
• The child's wishes, if the child is of an age to express a reasonable preference (age 12 or older)
• Any history of child abuse, spousal abuse or kidnapping
• Each parent's maturity and ability to avoid conflict
• The parents' ability to cooperate with one another

No matter what the decision is, it leaves a lasting scar on a child that is likely to follow them throughout life. If a child is lucky, the parents will be able to communicate and get along post-divorce for the sake of the child. But of course, if divorce involving a child can be avoided—that is the best possible solution. Unfortunately life happens and that cannot always be the case.

So, if you find yourself in this situation at some point in your life, seek an attorney who can help facilitate things smoothly between both parties, for the sake of any children involved.

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