Author Archives: Chris Salcido
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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