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About my ex-spouse visitation rights
Unless the court has granted a modification of the visitation arrangement, then you can not and should not deny visitation! Denying visitation is one of the biggest mistakes made by most custodial parents. You may believe you have a justifiable reason for denying the visitation rights, but by law your are not permitted to do so.

 

Utah Divorce Lawyers are expert attorneys in the field of divorce law ready to take on any case in Utah. Divorce is a difficult and sometimes messy process to take on alone. Our Utah lawyers can help you in all aspects of divorce and divorce law.

There are two types of divorce: absolute and limited. An absolute divorce is a judicial termination of a marriage based on marital misconduct or other statutory cause arising after the marriage ceremony. As a result of an absolute divorce both parties' status becomes single again.

 
Utah Divorce figures 2001–2003    
 
 
Figures for divorces and marriage from 2001–2003 - Small snapshot of recent Marriage & Divorce life in this state.
Marriages Jan 2001   Divorces Dec 2003  
9   2,523  

Source: National Center for Health Statistics
 

The consequences of limited divorces vary from state to state. Typically, a limited divorce is commonly referred to as a separation decree; the right to cohabitation is terminated but the marriage is not dissolved and the status of the parties is not altered.

A little less than half of all marriages in the United States end in divorce. The current divorce rate is down a few percentage points from a peak in 1981, but the current divorce rate is almost double what is was in the 1950s.

Our Utah Divorce Lawyers and Attorneys can assist you by:

  • Filing any and all litigation concerning divorce
  • Research any changes to Utah judicial marriage law
  • Register all assets to be divided

Common issues often related with divorce cases include:

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Utah Audio & Video    
 
  Washington Divorce Case: Maternity and Marriage
AUDIO, RM, 44Kbps, 3:55, 05/12/2005

A divorce case in Washington state has outraged women's groups and inspired a new law. The case involves a pregnant woman who filed for divorce from her husband, who had previously served jailed time for abusing her. When the judge learned the woman was pregnant, he ruled that the divorce couldn't go through
Source: NPR
 
 
Utah External Sites    
 
 

Utah State Courts
Utah State Courts public website. Information regarding court locations, rules, opinions, ... Complete Divorce Papers Online, File Landlord-Tenant Di
Getting a Divorce in Utah
Utah divorce laws allow for no-fault divorce on the grounds of irreconcilable differences. ... How long does it take to get a divorce in Utah? ...

 



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News about Divorce cases in Utah and nationwide:

Forty-Three Percent Of First Marriages Break-Up Within 15 Years
New data on marriage, divorce, and remarriage in the United States show that 43 percent of first marriages end in separation or divorce within 15 y...
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Half Of First Marriages May End In Divorce
Nearly 9-in-10 people are expected to marry sometime in their lives, but about half of first marriages may end in divorce, according to a report re...
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Child Support Costs Growing Faster Than Collections, Raising Concerns
WASHINGTON – A just-released report by the U.S. Government Accountability Office (GAO) requested by Ways and Means Human Resources Subcommittee Cha...
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Divorce Terms

 


Today's Terms

Uncontested Divorce

Definition:
A divorce where both parties are able to make a mutually agreed-upon arrangement.

Mediation

Definition:
A non-adversarial process in which a neutral third party acts to encourage and help disputing parties reach a mutually acceptable agreement. May not be a good option when domestic violence is present.

Domestic Violence Petition

Definition:
This form serves as your application for a protective order; after obtaining one from the courthouse clerk, completing and returning it, it will be reviewed by a judge.

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Divorce Hot Topics

 
Topics Related to Divorce:

  • Limited Divorce
  • Absolute Divorce
  • No-Fault Divorce
  • Child Custody
  • Child Support

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Utah Divorce- Attorney

 
If you live in the following cities and need legal help you should contact our Attorney as soon as possible:

  • American Fork
  • Bountiful
  • Brigham City
  • Cedar City
  • Clearfield
  • Draper
  • Kaysville
  • Layton
  • Lehi
  • Logan
  • Magna
  • Midvale
  • Ogden
  • Orem
  • Pleasant Grove
  • Provo
  • Riverton
  • Roy
  • Saint George
  • Salt Lake City
  • Sandy
  • South Jordan
  • Spanish Fork
  • Springville
  • Tooele
  • Vernal
  • West Jordan
 


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