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Protective Orders and Custody

Todd Peterson — Fri, 04 Apr 2014 19:19:06 +0000

One of the difficult things about protective orders is that after a party requests the protective order, a temporary protective order is normally immediately issued and if the party requesting the protective order is married to the named respondent or they are parents together then they can request that the minor children also be included in the protective order. So regardless of whether or not there are sufficient grounds for a protective order to be issued there could be a temporary order of custody in favor of the individual who filed for the protective order. Due to the unrestrained power of this system it is often abused and protective orders are filed just to get temporary custody of the minor children or to get one of the parties kicked out of the house.

Reasons to Stay Away from Protective Orders

Obviously there are some clear situations where protective orders are very vital and can protect individuals and even save lives. However, in every other situation there are some good reasons why you should stay away from protective orders, especially if you are going through a divorce process. One of the biggest reasons why you shouldn’t try and get a protective order if you really aren’t afraid of being physically injured by your spouse is because it delays the process of your divorce and it makes people more vindictive and makes settlement negotiations more difficult.

Ogden Family Law Attorney | Getting Your Protective Order Questions Answered

If you are considering divorce or a protective order or both then you should talk to an attorney first. Call us at Ogden Divorce Law for answers to your divorce and protective order questions, we can help you make an informed decision about your situation.

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Property Division at Mediation

Todd Peterson — Tue, 04 Feb 2014 19:52:24 +0000

One of the biggest issues in divorce is money and property and understandably so, as people split up they have to start thinking about how they are going to make it on their own. While everyone characterizes property division as a vindictive process of “taking every penny” or something along those lines, the reality is much different, both in purpose and outcome. While people may start out looking for revenge or to “stick it” to their ex, after a couple months of living on their own they realize their need for a stable income and their stuff.

What to Expect at Mediation

When it comes to mediation one of the scenarios that lends itself best to reaching a settlement is when the parties are only fighting over property and finances. That being said reaching a settlement is never easy and the parties should normally not expect to just be in and out at the mediation. The baseline for what a person should expect when going into mediation, in regards to property division, is that the marital estate will more or less be split in half and given 50% to each party. This doesn’t necessarily mean that everything must be sold but that is often an important option, especially when it comes to real estate.

Ogden Family Law Attorney | Getting Help for Mediation

If you are thinking about getting divorced or are already in the process of divorce and need to move toward mediation then call the lawyers at Ogden Divorce Law. Our attorneys have represented hundreds of clients in their divorce and mediation process and we can help calm your feels and protect your rights as you work towards a resolutions to your case. Call or email us today to find out more about how we can help you in your divorce.

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Divorce and the Holidays

Todd Peterson — Thu, 26 Dec 2013 16:35:35 +0000

Everyone knows the cliches about the difficulties that come with spending time with family around the holidays but the reality is that the holidays do put a serious strain on relationships. With the financial pressures of Christmas and fights over extended family gatherings, the holiday season is often the straw that broke the camels back and which leads to the beginning of the divorce process. Before making the decision to get divorced or before starting the process it is very beneficial for individuals to understand a little more about divorce.

The Realities of Divorce

A lot of individuals come into our office and they either want the world or they are concerned that their spouse is going to take everything and the first reality to understand is that there are seldom huge windfalls for either party in divorce. Most divorces end in a settlement agreement between the parties after they realize this fact and decide to make compromises and the divorces that do actually go to trial are decided by the judge who tries to make a fair and equitable decision. So even though your spouse may be yelling “I’m going to take every penny” the reality is that both parties are probably going to come out of the divorce thinking they didn’t get enough or they gave to much, that’s just the nature of compromise.

Hiring a Divorce Attorney

One of the best decisions you can make in your divorce is hiring an experienced family law attorney to help you understand the divorce process and counsel with you about what decisions you should be making. Divorce is stressful but with an attorney from Ogden Divorce Law you can feel comforted that your rights are being looked out for and that someone is fighting for you. Call or email us today to find out how we can help you.

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