Family Law Attorney

Under Utah Code § 81-3-202, the law explicitly allows prospective spouses to sign a premarital agreement, commonly known as a prenup, that modifies or completely eliminates spousal support, or alimony.  However, a signed waiver is not invincible. Utah courts may and will override an alimony waiver if enforcing it would leave one spouse so destitute […]

The main difference between legal separation and divorce is how the state views the status of your marriage.  A divorce legally ends your marriage. In contrast, a legal separation allows you and your spouse to live apart while formalizing arrangements for finances and children, and maintaining your legal marriage status. A family law and divorce