Utah Family Law Blog
Welcome to the Ashley Wood Law, P.C. Family Law Blog, your trusted resource for insights, updates, and guidance on family law matters in Salt Lake City and throughout Utah. Kara Barton and Ashley Wood, are experienced attorneys dedicated to helping families navigate legal challenges with clarity and compassion. This blog offers practical information on divorce, custody, adoption, and more. Whether you’re just beginning your legal journey or looking for guidance along the way, we’re here to help you stay informed and empowered.
Why a DIY Divorce Will Actually Cost You
November 30th, 2021
The internet has made it a lot easier to do some things yourself. Want to fix the jammed ice maker in your fridge? There’s a YouTube video for that. TikTok can teach you new recipes, and Pinterest holds an array of craft and decorating ideas. In sh…
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Categories: Utah Divorce Law & Process
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How Does an Order of Protection Affect Child Custody?
November 3rd, 2021
It is usually in the best interest of a child to have regular and frequent contact with both parents when possible. Of course, it is also in the best interests of parents and children not to be subjected to threats and harm at the hands of an abuser.…
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How Has Tax Reform Affected Alimony?
October 13th, 2021
In 2018, some of the most sweeping federal tax reform in decades took effect. The changes that got the most press were the ones that affected the most people, like the change to tax brackets, limitations on itemized deductions, and the increase in th…
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Categories: Alimony
What Rights Do Stepparents Have After Divorce?
September 3rd, 2021
For many children, a loving stepparent is just like a parent. Maybe the stepparent came into their life when they were very young, and the child cannot remember a time when they didn’t live with the stepparent. Maybe the child’s natural parent wa…
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Should I File a Fault or No-Fault Divorce?
August 13th, 2021
Once upon a time, most states, including Utah, required proof of fault by one spouse in order to grant a divorce. The requirement of fault to grant a divorce served the public policy of preserving marriage and preventing impulsive divorces. Unfortuna…
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The Advantages of Divorce Mediation
July 7th, 2021
When we were children, most of us couldn’t wait to grow up. It wasn’t so much the responsibilities of adulthood that we were after, but the ability to have control over the details of our lives. We wanted to set our own bedtimes, choose our own c…
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Categories: Utah Divorce Law & Process
The Importance of Establishing Paternity
June 3rd, 2021
When a child is born in Utah to a married woman, the law presumes that her husband is the child’s father. In most cases when the parents are not married, however, establishing paternity is necessary. From a legal standpoint, what that means is to h…
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Utah Divorce: The Pretrial Conference
April 27th, 2021
Most people who go through the Utah divorce process have never been through a divorce before. In addition to the other emotions divorce stirs up, not knowing what to expect can be anxiety-provoking. Understanding what is involved in the legal process…
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Categories: Utah Divorce Law & Process
Can I Get Retroactive Child Support in Utah?
March 30th, 2021
The answer to the question “Can I get retroactive child support in Utah?” depends on the circumstances of your situation. My Ex is Behind on Child Support. Can I Get Back Payments? When many people ask if they can get retroactive child support, t…
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Categories: Child Support
What are Stepparents’ Rights in Utah?
March 4th, 2021
Despite how stepparents are portrayed in fairy tales, in real life, they often have excellent relationships with their stepchildren—in some cases, a better relationship than the child has with his or her natural parent, especially if that parent ha…
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Categories: Parenting and Parent Time