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Divorce · August 28, 2026
How Utah Courts Calculate Alimony: The 11 Statutory Factors
Utah courts weigh 11 statutory factors before awarding alimony. Here is what each one means in practice and how it may affect your divorce outcome.
Divorce · August 19, 2026
What Happens to Retirement Accounts in a Utah Divorce?
Retirement accounts are often the largest asset in a Utah divorce. Learn how 401(k)s, pensions, and IRAs are divided, and what a QDRO actually does.
Child Custody · August 12, 2026
Relocating With a Child After Divorce in Utah: What the Law Requires
Planning to move with your child after a Utah divorce? Here's what the law requires before you pack a box, and what happens if the other parent objects.
Child Custody · August 6, 2026
How to Enforce a Child Custody Order in Utah When Your Ex Won't Comply
When your ex repeatedly ignores your parenting plan, Utah law gives you specific tools to respond. Here's how custody enforcement actually works in Utah courts.
Child Custody · July 28, 2026
What Is a Guardian ad Litem in Utah Custody Cases?
A guardian ad litem represents your child's interests in a Utah custody case — not yours. Learn when courts appoint one, what they do, and how to prepare.
Family Law · July 20, 2026
How to File a Protective Order in Utah: A Step-by-Step Guide
If you need a protective order in Utah, here is exactly what to do — from filing the petition to the court hearing — explained in plain, practical terms.
Child Support · July 14, 2026
How to Modify Child Support in Utah After a Job Loss or Income Change
Lost a job or taken a pay cut? Here is what Utah law actually requires to modify a child support order — and what happens if you stop paying while you wait.
Alimony · July 8, 2026
How Alimony Ends in Utah: Remarriage, Cohabitation, and Other Factors
Alimony in Utah doesn't always run its full term. Learn exactly when Utah law requires termination — remarriage, cohabitation, death — and what can modify it.
Divorce · June 9, 2026
High Net Worth Divorce in Utah: How Property Division Actually Works
Learn about high net worth divorce from JR Law Group, a trusted family law firm in Salt Lake City, Utah.
Protective Orders · June 2, 2026
What Is a Protective Order in Utah — and How Do You Get One?
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Divorce · May 26, 2026
Is Mediation Required Before Divorce in Utah? What to Know
Utah law makes mediation a standard step in most contested divorces. Here's what Salt Lake City families need to know about when it's required, how it works, and when it can be waived.
Divorce · May 15, 2026
How Long Does Divorce Take in Utah and What Actually Slows It Down
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Mediation · April 2, 2026
Is JR Mediation Group the Right Fit for Your Divorce?
Our mission is simple: to provide couples with a cost-effective, efficient, and amicable option for divorce.
Child Custody · April 2, 2026
How Child Custody Is Decided in Utah: What Courts Actually Look At
Learn what Utah courts actually weigh when deciding child custody — from the best interests standard to parent-time schedules under the new Title 81 family law code.
Divorce · March 17, 2026
Who Pays Credit Card Debt in a Divorce?
One of the most common, and stressful, questions people have during a divorce is: Who is responsible for credit card debt I didn't even know about?
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