This is the second part of a five part series on frequently asked questions (FAQs) in Family Law.  This question is really two questions, obviously.  But the two are very intermixed and they are often asked in conjunction with each other.

I’m going to give you an answer that is exactly what you’d expect from a lawyer (and probably this type of answer is what makes lawyers widely despised).  THE ANSWER IS….    IT DEPENDS.

Before you “Google” away to another site, stick with me here!   You’ll see that this answer is a good one; one that a client can USE to his or her advantage.

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This is the first in a five part series regarding frequently asked questions (FAQs) that family law attorneys hear all of the time.  In any situation, there are many variables and facts that impact the advice you get from a lawyer, so never rely on statute provisions alone and certainly do not rely on blog entries!  However, we want to help point people in the right direction by providing some references to Utah Code provisions that may be helpful regarding questions that arise often. 

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How do you select your lawyer in a family law situation?  First, you need to decide what you are trying to achieve before you know who to hire.

If you and your spouse are mostly in agreement and you just need to tie down a final agreement, consider looking for a collaborative attorney or a mediator.

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