Author Archives: Todd Peterson

About Todd Peterson

Todd Peterson has been with Salcido Law firm for a number of years and specializes in Family Law practice. He is dedicated to helping people through the very difficult and highly emotionally charged times when they need a family law attorney.

The 90 Day Waiting Period

Posted on February 8, 2013 by Todd Peterson

For some time now, in Utah, the law has read that those wishing to obtain a Divorce from the courts must wait 90 days before the judge can grant them said divorce. However, in the past this requirement was often … Continue reading →

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Divorce Education Classes in Ogden

Posted on January 26, 2013 by Todd Peterson

All divorcing parents in Utah must take 2 divorce education classes before their divorce will be signed and made official by a judge. There is a divorce education course as well as a divorce orientation course. At most locations, both … Continue reading →

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Divorce Bifurcation

Posted on January 14, 2013 by Todd Peterson

One of the things that shocks a lot of people about the divorce process is how long it can take for a couple to finally get that divorce decree and be legally divorced. Of course an uncontested divorce can be … Continue reading →

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Is Your Divorce Uncontested?

Posted on December 21, 2012 by Todd Peterson

When you start looking into the possibility of divorce and start to hear the jargon surrounding divorce proceedings you will undoubtedly be asked if your divorce is contested or uncontested. While contested and uncontested are commonly used words in society … Continue reading →

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Children as Witnesses in Domestic Matters | Children at Court

Posted on November 13, 2012 by Todd Peterson

On occasions, our clients desire to have their children testify in a divorce or custody matter. However, the general rule in Utah is that children should not testify at trial or evidentiary hearings if it can at all be avoided. … Continue reading →

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Legal Standards and Defenses for Contempt on Domestic Orders

Posted on October 12, 2012 by Todd Peterson

Unfortunately, some people refuse to follow the terms of their divorce decree or other family law orders and an enforcement action is necessary in order to compel their compliance. In Utah, if you have an ex spouse or other individual … Continue reading →

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Weber County Utah Divorce Attorney | Ogden Family Lawyer

Posted on October 5, 2012 by Todd Peterson

If you are searching for a Weber County Utah Divorce Attorney with experience in the local courts of Ogden and the surrounding cities, you found the right law firm. We focus in part on domestic and family law representation in … Continue reading →

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Separation and Purchasing Assets Prior to Divorce

Posted on July 9, 2012 by Todd Peterson

One issue many people do not realize when they separate is that anything they purchase while they are separated is technically a marital asset and therefore subject to an equitable distribution by the court. Yeah, that is correct, and we … Continue reading →

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Prenuptial Agreement | Ogden Utah Premarital Contract Attorney

Posted on June 21, 2012 by Todd Peterson

A prenuptial agreement is executed prior to a marriage.  It allows the parties to clearly set forth the rights, interests, and property each wishes to retain should the marriage end either by death or divorce. A prenuptial agreement can be … Continue reading →

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Enforcing Your Divorce Decree in Utah

Posted on May 28, 2012 by Todd Peterson

Unfortunately for many, issues continue between divorced couples even after a final divorce decree is entered. This especially occurs with people who have children and must learn how to move forward co parenting kids after a divorce is entered. Often … Continue reading →

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