Author Archives: Chris Salcido

About Chris Salcido

Chris Salcido is a founder and owner of St George Divorce Attorney.

90 Day Waiting Period for Divorce in Utah

What is surprising to many people filing for divorce for the first time in Utah, is the fact that all parties to a Utah Divorce must wait 90 days after the initial divorce petition is filed before a judge will … Continue reading

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Filing for Divorce Online in Utah | OCAP System

Many people in Utah each year use the court’s OCAP system online to file for divorce. This system works well for some but not for everyone. If your case is uncontested and there are no complex issues to sort out, … Continue reading

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Domestic Violence and Divorce in Utah

In some cases, domestic violence may be the cause for a couple’s divorce. Domestic violence and other criminal charges are all too often associated with divorce in Utah. It is not uncommon at all for a client, men and women … Continue reading

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Alimony Disputes in Divorce Proceedings

One of the most hotly contested issues in divorce proceedings next to those that involve children is disputes over alimony, or spousal support. The theory behind spousal support is quite simple but the arguments can get complicated and heated quickly. … Continue reading

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Divorce Education Classes in Washington County and Iron County Utah

The divorce education classes are typically held once a month at the 5th district court houses in both Washington County and Iron County. If you live in St. George or Cedar City, or anywhere in between, this means you really … Continue reading

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Lawsuit Settlements and Dividing Assets in Divorce

In some divorces, spouses may have considerable amounts of money which resulted from a personal injury or other law suit in which one spouse was compensated for injuries. In these types of situations, divorcing couples often fight over the division … Continue reading

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Divorce Court Process in St. George

The divorce court process in St. George is similar to the divorce process in the rest of the state. However, there are some unique aspects of the Fifth District Court in Washington County when it comes to some family law … Continue reading

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Mediation as Part of the Divorce Process

In most circumstances the reason stated for a divorce are irreconcilable differences. With that description in mind, a lot of people wonder how a party is expected to be able to come to an agreement through mediation, and the answer … Continue reading

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Temporary Relief through Temporary Orders

In a large number of cases a divorce is started due to a large or significant event in the couples lives. Meaning that most couples have maybe contemplated separating for a while but they don’t actually make the decision to … Continue reading

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Southern Utah Custody Disputes

Child Custody can be an extremely difficult subject to argue during a divorce proceeding. In almost every case the individuals involved all want what is best for the children, however, no one wants to give up their children. The thought … Continue reading

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