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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Utah on
Q: What exactly are the alimony requirements or laws in salt lake city Utah?
Lane Wood
Lane Wood
answered on Dec 16, 2019

Alimony is not a black and white area of the law. Alimony is generally based upon the needs of the receiving spouse and the paying spouse's ability to pay. If you are fighting for or against alimony, I recommend having an attorney on your side.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Support and Social Security for Utah on
Q: In Utah does Social security benefit payments made for your children count toward the child support that you owe?
Lane Wood
Lane Wood
answered on Dec 16, 2019

You will want to look at Utah Code section 78B-12-203. Subsection 9(a) provides that "Social security benefits received by a child due to the earnings of a parent shall be credited as child support to the parent upon whose earning record it is based." If you meet those requirements the... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Divorce for Utah on
Q: I just finalize my divorce and my ex has parent time but I have a protected oder against him with no contact at all.
Lane Wood
Lane Wood
answered on Dec 16, 2019

You should contact an experienced attorney about this issue. You will want someone to review both the Decree of Divorce and the Protective Order and advise you on how those 2 orders interact. Without seeing both orders, it is impossible to tell you what you can and cannot do moving forward.

2 Answers | Asked in Family Law for Utah on
Q: How do you start visitation with your children when you're in Utah and your ex is in another state?

My ex has not let me see my daughter for a long time, other factors were an issue with this situation but aren't any more. I don't know where to start.

Lane Wood
Lane Wood
answered on Dec 16, 2019

You should talk with an experienced family law attorney. The answer to your question will require additional information including if there is any court order in place. If there is no court order in place, you will likely need an attorney in the state where your ex and children reside. A local... View More

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