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Going through a divorce can be one of the most unpleasant and miserable experiences of your adult life. From contemplating your future life, to settling on who owns what, separating from a spouse is a process that should never be taken lightly. And while some people choose to go at this daunting task alone, others […]

A conviction for a domestic violence crime carries more direct, indirect and collateral consequences than a conviction for any other offense. Domestic violence convictions carry serious and often life-long consequences that may significantly affect your personal rights and privileges, family life and career. Criminal Penalties: In Utah, a felony domestic violence conviction carries a possible […]

What is paternity fraud? Paternity fraud occurs when the natural mother of a child identifies a man as the biological father of the child, knowing that he is not the father or that there is a good possibility he is not the father. Often, the named father learns that he is not the biological father […]

Assault is a misdemeanor criminal offense in the State of Utah. Domestic violenceis not an independent criminal offense but an enhancement to other crimes of violence. Pursuant to Utah Code Ann. §76-5-102, a person is guilty of assault if he/she uses unlawful force or violence, threatens to use unlawful force or violence or attempts to […]

This video went viral today and it is truly shocking: If only there were an easier way to dissolve a marriage that involved significantly less shadiness, money, and jail time. Oh wait, there is! Tyler Moore at Schmidt Law is currently offering a special flat rate of $1500 for any uncontested divorce. Call us at […]