Common Law Marriage Soon to Become Obsolete in Utah in May 2027
The truth is, Utah does not have "common law" marriage per se, which is a judicial construct rather than a…
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Utah Abolishes Common Law Action for Alienation of Affections
Phew! Utah has abolished the Alienation of Affections ("AOF") common law cause of action. Senate Bill 109 was signed by…
Child Support in Excess of the Utah Statutory Child Support Guidelines
Husband and Wife were married in 2015 and entered into a postnuptial agreement in 2017. As part of the postnuptial…
Business Goodwill and Divorce in Utah
What is goodwill in a business? Black’s Law Dictionary, goodwill is a business’s primary intangible asset. It is comprised of…
Halloween Parent-time
Did you know that the Utah Legislature last year (2023) considered a resolution that Halloween be celebrated on the last…
Lord Mansfield’s Rule
Lord Mansfield lived from 1705 to 1793. He was something of a renaissance man, being a judge, politician, lawyer and…
COHABITING AND ALIMONY IN UTAH
The Kinseys were married in 1994 and divorced in 2021. At trial, Husband was ordered to pay alimony for twenty-six…
Case Management Conferences in Domestic Relations Cases
Rule 100A of the Utah Rules of Civil Procedure went into effect on November 1, 2023. It provides that all…
BIFF Your Way to Successful Communications with Your Ex-Spouse
Communication post-divorce is very important, especially in co-parenting minor children. Oftentimes, parents will use a co-parenting app, which facilitates written…