Family Law
Common-Law Marriage in Utah
Marriage is defined as the legal union of two people, usually requiring a ceremony and a marriage license in most states. Married couples enjoy certain legal benefits such as tax breaks, inheritance and survivor rights, spousal Social Security benefits, and spousal privilege rights. In some states, if two people have been living together for a…
Read MoreThings You Need to Know About the Adoption Process in Utah
Child adoption in Utah can be done in different ways; it can be done by a step-parent, foster parent, relatives, single people, or a married couple. Adoption and foster care can also be done from care or through international adoptions. The most common adoptions in the United States are step-parent adoptions, where a custodial parent…
Read MoreDivorce Filing in Utah
Marriage is a lifelong exclusive commitment to the person you chose to marry. It requires strong dedication, marital commitment, and endless efforts to make it work. Some marriages tend to fail due to factors such as irreconcilable differences, adultery, cruelty, domestic violence, desertion, and abandonment. If your marriage is not going well, there are several…
Read MoreLooking into Private Adoption
A married couple with no children will likely choose to adopt and look for a baby for adoption. Infant adoption is often complicated. Adoption laws vary depending on where you live. Specific adoption requirements (such as marital status) will also depend on the type of adoption services you will choose. Proceeding with a private adoption…
Read MoreAgency Adoption in Utah
A lot of people are looking into the adoption process. These include those who want to adopt and those considering giving up a baby for adoption. Both are covered by family law. There are several adoption options in Utah but with varying requirements and benefits. A married couple dealing with infertility or unsuccessful pregnancies can…
Read MoreCommon Questions about Divorces in Utah
Getting divorced from your spouse is never an easy process. On top of filing paperwork and necessary attorney fees, the emotional distress that divorcing parties go through constitutes the unquantifiable cost of a divorce. Whether or not you have children, opting for the dissolution of a marriage and getting a divorce is difficult. What are…
Read MoreTermination of Parental Rights in Utah
Being a parent isn’t easy, and it comes with legal rights and responsibilities to your children. However, there are instances when a parent can’t provide for their child’s needs. Under such circumstances, it may be in the best interest of the child to terminate the parental rights of their irresponsible guardian. Termination of parental rights…
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