Tithing and Alimony in Utah: Does Religious Giving Count as a Living Expense? By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation A couple pays tithing throughout a long marriage. After separation, both submit financial declarations.…
Articles and commentary explaining the Utah divorce process, including filing for divorce, property division, alimony, financial issues, and what to expect in a Utah divorce case. These posts help individuals understand their legal rights and obligations when ending a marriage under Utah law
How Utah Courts Divide Debts in Divorce: When the Marriage Owes More Than It Owns
How Utah Courts Divide Debts in Divorce: When the Marriage Owes More Than It Owns By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Some divorces involve dividing substantial equity, retirement accounts, and investments. Others involve deciding…
Imputation of Income in a Utah Divorce: Challenging a Commissioner’s Recommendation
Imputation of Income in a Utah Divorce: Challenging a Commissioner's Recommendation By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation A parent loses a job. The paycheck stops. Yet, at a divorce hearing, the other party asks…
Utah Financial Declaration in Divorce | Rule 26.1 Explained
Utah Financial Declaration in Divorce | Rule 26.1 Explained By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation For many people going through a Utah divorce, the Financial Declaration looks like another form in an already large…
How to Deal With a Narcissist in Utah Family Court by Staying Two Steps Ahead
How to Deal With a Narcissist in Utah Family Court by Staying Two Steps Ahead By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Dealing with a narcissistic opposing party in a Utah divorce or child custody…
Temporary Alimony in Utah: When It Is Ordered, How It Is Calculated, and What Happens When Income Changes
Temporary Alimony in Utah: When It Is Ordered, How It Is Calculated, and What Happens When Income Changes By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Divorce does not place a family’s financial obligations on hold.…
Can I receive Child Support after my child turns 18 in Utah?
Utah Child Support After Age 18: What Wadman v. Wadman Means for Families of Incapacitated Adult Children By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation Most Utah parents understand the general rule: child support ordinarily…
How Much Does It Cost to Modify a Divorce Decree in Lehi?
How Much Does It Cost to Modify a Divorce Decree in Lehi? By Jeff D. Rifleman, Rifleman Law & Mediation People considering a petition to modify a divorce decree in Utah often begin with a practical…
