
Since Utah is a no-fault state for Utah divorce purposes, there is not a lot you can do when your spouse demands a Utah divorce. You really don't need a reason to divorce in Utah, most people simply put "irreconcilable differences" in their complaint and that is sufficient. Even if a judge asks what the basis for the irreconcilable differences is, the testimony from one party that the marriage is not working out is usually enough to allow the Utah divorce proceedings to go forward.
Usually once one party files for a Utah divorce, reconciliation has already been attempted and at least one of the parties does not believe there is any point in continuing the marriage. However, I have represented plenty of parties that change their mind during the Utah divorce process, sometimes even when the marriage appears on its face to be very unhealthy. I have also seen couples re-marry after the Utah divorce has gone through. I recently represented a client that was divorcing her husband... for the third time.
Usually once one party files for a Utah divorce, reconciliation has already been attempted and at least one of the parties does not believe there is any point in continuing the marriage. However, I have represented plenty of parties that change their mind during the Utah divorce process, sometimes even when the marriage appears on its face to be very unhealthy. I have also seen couples re-marry after the Utah divorce has gone through. I recently represented a client that was divorcing her husband... for the third time.
The bottom line is this, it is impossible to prevent a divorce from going through in Utah. Ignoring the divorce won't get you anywhere because if you don't respond to the complaint within 21 days, or ignore other deadlines, typically a judge will grant a default judgment, which basically grants the Utah divorce on the Petitioner's terms. Some parties, and attorneys, try to delay the Utah divorce to death, in hopes that the Petitioner will change her/his mind. But I've never seen this tactic work, and usually it just upsets the judge and opposing party.
In my opinion, your best bet is cooperating with your spouse, attempt to make the Utah divorce as painless as possible (don't give up your rights, but try to be civil to one another, and see what happens down the road. Like I said, it's not unheard of for a couples to re-marry after divorce in Utah, but it is not the norm, so your best bet is to get on with your life, and hope for the best one way or another.
Contact Pearson Law Firm for a free consultation with an experienced Utah divorce attorney. Call 801-888-0991.
In my opinion, your best bet is cooperating with your spouse, attempt to make the Utah divorce as painless as possible (don't give up your rights, but try to be civil to one another, and see what happens down the road. Like I said, it's not unheard of for a couples to re-marry after divorce in Utah, but it is not the norm, so your best bet is to get on with your life, and hope for the best one way or another.
Contact Pearson Law Firm for a free consultation with an experienced Utah divorce attorney. Call 801-888-0991.