Salt Lake City Family Law Attorney

Divorce: We represent our clients in all aspects of their divorce. This includes issues like: property division, payment of child support, and alimony. We also handle child custody and parent time issues, including interstate child custody and visitation rights. Our experienced divorce attorneys have the knowledge to see that your rights and interests are protected and promoted at every step of the divorce process. From uncontested divorces to post-divorce modifications; all the way to family mediation and courtroom litigation; we will be there for you.

Paternity: A child’s legal father has the right to custody and visitation. He also has the legal responsibility to financially support the child through the payment of child support if ordered. A child’s parentage also fixes important legal rights for the child through childhood and on into adulthood. We represent family members in seeking to establish paternity, as well as fighting for father’s rights and challenging paternity proceedings where appropriate.

Adoptions: Adoption can be a stressful, potentially heartbreaking process, presenting beurocratic challenges and setbacks that most prospective parents never expect. We’re here to help you minimize the stress and make your adoption process as smooth and painless as possible. Our family lawyers help families grow through private and stepparent adoptions. We can also represent parents challenging adoptions to which they haven’t consented, or fight removal and dependency proceedings in cases of alleged abuse or neglect.

Guardianship: We help family members step in when the parents are unavailable or unable to care for their children. A legal guardian is responsible for the welfare of minors in their care. Our firm can also assist when a guardianship becomes necessary for an incapacitated adult.

Legal Separation: Where a couple chooses to live apart yet cannot divorce due to religious beliefs or other reasons, a decree of separate maintenance can be obtained which determines the rights of the spouses to separate. This includes issues of marital property, spousal support, and issues of child custody and child support.

Annulment: We handle annulments with precision, speed, accuracy, and success. If a marriage is invalid because it did not meet Utah’s legal requirements, we can help obtain an annulment that establishes correct legal status of a couple.

Name Changes: Whether an ex-spouse wishes to take back her name after divorce, or a custodial parent and child wish to share the same name: we can guide you through the process of accomplishing a legal name change efficiently and successfully.

Prenuptual Agreement: If one party has significantly more assets or income than the other, a prenuptual agreement can help both parties feel that their rights are protected and that they will not be taken advantage of in the event of a divorce. A prenuptial agreement may be especially useful if one or both spouses have already been through a difficult divorce and are nervous about trying marriage again. Many couples are hesitant to enter a prenuptial agreement because they fear the implications it might have on their relationship. This is a concern we take very seriously, which is why we ensure that both parties are comfortable with the terms and conditions of their agreement.

Domestic Violence: Utah law allows victims of verbal abuse, physical abuse, or stalking to obtain protective orders that can keep the abuser away from them and their family. The protective order is a powerful tool. At the same time, an allegation of domestic violence can adversely affect a person’s status regarding child custody, child support, spousal support and more. Our Salt Lake City Family Law attorney services represent parties seeking to establish or challenge a protective order as necessary.