Flux Capacitor My air-conditioner went out a couple weeks ago. In the past I've been able to replace the filters and turn it off for a few hours and it would work just fine. So I tried both things, it still didn't work. I found an article (more like a paragraph) online that told me to get inside the vents with a vacuum and clean it out that way, I tried it, I got VERY dirty but it still didn't fix the problem. Another paragraph online suggested I take apart the outside unit and clean everything, then put it back together. I tried. I did really good at the taking it apart step, and I think I did a pretty good job cleaning the parts, its the "put it back together" step that I struggled with. Ultimately I had an expert come out, turns out the capacitor was bad (no not the flux capacitor from the DeLorean time machine from "Back to the Future", I asked). It cost about $50 to replace. Putting everything that I pulled apart back together correctly cost me another $250. The moral of the story? There is a reason professional A/C guys exist. They have the knowledge, the right tools, and generally can perform necessary A/C tasks efficiently. The same goes for experienced Utah divorce attorneys.
Your experienced Utah divorce attorney knows what he's doing
How to become an Expert Good divorce attorneys know the law, they have dedicated their lives to studying and learning about Utah divorce laws, case law, and how to get the most out of mediation and litigation. I don't know how much A/Cs have changed over the last 20 years, but divorce laws/cases are fluid and the landscape is constantly changing. From custody to division of property, Utah laws evolve, and usually the more they evolve the more complicated they become.
There MAY be circumstances wherein you can represent yourself in a divorce, but generally this would be the type of divorce where it was a very short marriage, there are no children, no marital assets, and basically little to fight over other than whether the ring should be returned (it doesn't, it was a gift). This would be the equivalent of changing the filters on an air conditioner, most people can do it themselves.
However, if there is marital property, children, joint bank accounts, etc., you will do yourself a favor by getting an experienced Utah divorce attorney. Even if you and your spouse have agreed on how things will be split (an uncontested divorce), you still want the language in the decree to be crystal clear. You want the decree to have language that usually isn't included on a "do-it-yourself" template, and isn't something that most people would think of.
The benefit of getting an experienced Utah divorce attorney is he (me) will have years of experience drafting divorce decrees. He (me) will know what needs to be included, what to look out for, and generally, have knowledge about what needs to be included that you wouldn't even think of.
There MAY be circumstances wherein you can represent yourself in a divorce, but generally this would be the type of divorce where it was a very short marriage, there are no children, no marital assets, and basically little to fight over other than whether the ring should be returned (it doesn't, it was a gift). This would be the equivalent of changing the filters on an air conditioner, most people can do it themselves.
However, if there is marital property, children, joint bank accounts, etc., you will do yourself a favor by getting an experienced Utah divorce attorney. Even if you and your spouse have agreed on how things will be split (an uncontested divorce), you still want the language in the decree to be crystal clear. You want the decree to have language that usually isn't included on a "do-it-yourself" template, and isn't something that most people would think of.
The benefit of getting an experienced Utah divorce attorney is he (me) will have years of experience drafting divorce decrees. He (me) will know what needs to be included, what to look out for, and generally, have knowledge about what needs to be included that you wouldn't even think of.
It is cheaper and easier to do it right the first time
Save Money on your Utah Divorce Divorce modifications are tricky. Courts do not like to modify a Utah divorce decree unless there is a non-contemplated and significant change in circumstances that warrant the modification. Courts do not want people coming back to court because they changed their mind. Instead, you'd need to prove to the court that something has drastically changed, and therefore a modification is appropriate.
So if your decree fails to clearly state what happens when your wedding falls on your spouses parent-time weekend, good luck getting the court to step in. That would not be considered a significant and non-contemplated change of circumstances. This is a simple example, but trying to determine whether a special event trumps standard visitation is something that often comes up after a divorce, and you WANT clarifying language in your Utah divorce decree.
In addition, often times when a couple is getting divorced, a court will implement temporary orders in order to govern the parties until the divorce is finalized. This way parties can have guidelines/rules that help them get along. In a modification process, a court will not deviate from the written decree unless there is a very strong and compelling reason.
This means that if your spouse has sole physical custody per the decree of divorce, and you want to change it so you get sole physical custody, even if you have a good reason, unless the court finds that the children are in harms way when with your spouse, he or she will keep sole custody until the modification is finalized. The modification process can take as long as a contested divorce, so if you end up in trial over the modification it could take months or even years, and during that time the status quo will stay in place.
So if your decree fails to clearly state what happens when your wedding falls on your spouses parent-time weekend, good luck getting the court to step in. That would not be considered a significant and non-contemplated change of circumstances. This is a simple example, but trying to determine whether a special event trumps standard visitation is something that often comes up after a divorce, and you WANT clarifying language in your Utah divorce decree.
In addition, often times when a couple is getting divorced, a court will implement temporary orders in order to govern the parties until the divorce is finalized. This way parties can have guidelines/rules that help them get along. In a modification process, a court will not deviate from the written decree unless there is a very strong and compelling reason.
This means that if your spouse has sole physical custody per the decree of divorce, and you want to change it so you get sole physical custody, even if you have a good reason, unless the court finds that the children are in harms way when with your spouse, he or she will keep sole custody until the modification is finalized. The modification process can take as long as a contested divorce, so if you end up in trial over the modification it could take months or even years, and during that time the status quo will stay in place.
The moral of the story
Unless you have been married for a week, you both still have your apartments, there are no children, and no one has bought anything that you both want/use since the wedding, your best bet is to get an experienced Utah divorce attorney. In the end it will save you time, money, and headaches. Call Pearson Law Firm for a free consultation with an experienced Utah divorce attorney (me). You'll be glad you did. 801-888-0991
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