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The State of Utah requires all parties with minor children desiring to divorce to attend the “Divorce Education Class” and the “Divorce Orientation Class” before it will grant a final divorce. These classes are beneficial to parents as it discusses the impact that divorce has on their children. It encourages a mature approach to determining […]

Many things in law can be stated “as a general rule” and spousal libability for debt is no different. In Utah, creditors do not generally hold you liable for the individual debts of your spouse, although a judge will generally split debt incurred during a marriage between the two parties. There are many exceptions that […]

Divorce is a stressful and unpleasant process under any circumstances, but when domestic violence is involved, it takes on its worst and most dangerous aspect. Whether domestic violence is the cause of the divorceor the result of it, matters little. What’s important is that if you find yourself in the middle of a physically volatile […]

Adoption is a life-changing experience no matter if you are adopting or being adopted. You may be a step parent looking to adopt a child to ensure he or she gains access to benefits. You may be older, even an adult, looking at the options in being adopted. At Schmidt Law Firm Law Firm, we […]

Divorcing a Military Service Member Divorce is a difficult decision to come to, no matter who you are or how long you’ve been married. There are things to consider besides the dissolution of the marriage and parting of the couple, though that in itself can be a heartbreaking prospect. Regardless of how any couple arrives […]