Have a Smooth Divorce Process with Mr. LeBaron
Contemplating divorce is difficult for everyone involved, and can be complicated regardless of whether it is contested or uncontested. LeBaron Law will vigorously advocate for you and will use our years of experience to guide you through the process. Utah is a “no fault” divorce state, which means simply that a person seeking a divorce does not have to prove that the other party is at fault in order to have their request for divorce granted. In Utah, all that must be alleged is that the marriage relationship has been irretrievably broken and there is no reasonable likelihood of reconciliation.
Child custody, parenting time, property division, child support, debt division, and alimony/spousal support are just some of the areas we are prepared to help you sort out. These issues can be resolved through an agreement between parties, making the divorce uncontested, or through judicial intervention, making the divorce contested. Either way, a divorce can have long-lasting effects on an individual’s life. LeBaron Law will demystify the process, explain your available options, and stand by you during the entirety of the proceedings.
Frequently Asked Questions
There is a 30-day waiting period from the date the Petition for Divorce is filed before the final documents can be filed. However, most divorce cases take 4-6 months to complete.
Yes, at your initial consultation we will quote a retainer amount based on your individual case that will need to be paid prior to any work being done on your case.
Yes, Utah law requires that all divorce cases attend mediation prior to court. However, in some cases, the parties may be able to reach an agreement without mediation or a court date.
The are many factors that go into determining whether alimony is awarded such as the length of the marriage, the earning capacity of the parties, the demonstration of financial need, etc. This is often negotiated at mediation.
Child support is determined by the State Legislature using the Utah Child Support Custody Calculator, the parties’ gross monthly income(s), number of children and the number of overnights each party will have with the minor child(ren).
Child support is paid to the awarded party until the minor child turns 18 years of age, or graduates from high school during the minor child’s normal and expected year of graduation, whichever occurs later. However, the child support amount is often changed over time as the incomes of the parties change or the custody of the children change.