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Dividing Retirement Accounts and Pensions in a Utah Divorce (QDROs)

Dividing retirement accounts in divorce requires identifying the marital portion, choosing a fair method, and using the correct transfer documents. In Utah, retirement savings earned...

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Utah High-Net-Worth Divorce Lawyer

A high net worth divorce requires careful identification, valuation, and division of property that may include businesses, real estate, investments, retirement plans, and executive compensation....

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How Is a Business Valued in a Utah Divorce?

A business valuation divorce analysis determines what a company or ownership interest is worth, what portion belongs to the marital estate, and how that value...

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How Is Alimony Calculated in Utah? A Step-by-Step Guide

Does Utah Use a Formula to Calculate Alimony? It depends. Utah does not use a simple formula that automatically determines alimony. Instead, judges evaluate statutory...

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Make Divorce Affordable in Utah

Can You Reduce the Cost of Divorce in Utah? Yes. Many Utah divorces become more affordable when spouses exchange information promptly, focus on the most...

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How Is Property Divided in a Utah Divorce?

What Happens to Your Property in a Utah Divorce? Utah divides marital property through equitable distribution, meaning a court aims for a fair split based...

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How Long Does a Divorce Take in Utah?

How Soon Can a Utah Divorce Be Final? It depends. Utah requires a minimum 30-day waiting period that begins when the divorce petition is filed,...

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Is Utah a Community Property State? Equitable Distribution Guide

Does Utah Split Property 50/50 in Divorce? No. Utah is not a community property state. Utah follows equitable distribution rules, meaning courts divide marital property...

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Moving Out of Salt Lake With Your Child After Divorce

Relocation custody laws in Utah place specific requirements on parents who want to move with a child after divorce. A parent who relocates 150 miles...

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Will I Get 50/50 Custody in Salt Lake County?

50/50 custody in Utah is not automatic. Salt Lake County courts do not default to equal parenting time just because both parents request it. Instead,...

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At What Age Can a Child Choose Where to Live in Utah?

There is no age where a child can choose custody in Utah. Courts consider a child’s preference as one factor, but the final decision always...

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The Real Cost and Timeline of Divorcing in Salt Lake County

Divorce in Salt Lake County has two types of costs: The fixed fees you pay the court The variable costs of working out an agreement...

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