Divorce

Salt Lake City Divorce Attorney

Family Lawyers in Salt Lake City, Utah

Are you filing for divorce in Salt Lake City, Utah?

Our divorce lawyers in Salt Lake City, understand that coming to this decision was not easy for you. We want to help relieve you of some stress and help you navigate you best legal options and the complex Utah family court system.

Although it is not required that you have a divorce lawyer, we strongly recommend you to have the right people in your corner.

Our job as your Salt Lake City divorce attorney is to ensure your division of property, child custody or child support settlements are fair and just.

The decision to divorce in Salt Lake City takes work.

Every divorce lawyer at Lokken & Putnam, P.C., is here to help you with this challenging process. We can provide you with the necessary information if you or your spouse are contemplating divorce.

In addition, our divorce lawyers can help you understand the divorce process and explain what you can do to prepare.


Contact our Salt Lake City law firm online or call (801) 829-9783 to schedule a consultation with a divorce attorney in Utah!


Types of Divorce in Utah

In Utah, a spouse can present a divorce based on irreconcilable differences or an unworkable marriage.

This strategy is sometimes referred to as a no-fault divorce in Utah. However, a spouse can also give a divorce on the grounds of marital misconduct or fault of one of the parties.

Regardless of your reason for divorce, protecting yourself and those closest to you during this turbulent time would be best.

Every Salt Lake City divorce lawyer in our law firm has years of family law experience protecting our clients and securing their best interests.

Utah Divorce Process

When filing for divorce in Utah, the law requires parents to attend divorce education and orientation classes when minor children are involved in divorce cases. The divorce orientation offers courses online.

There is also an optional class specifically designed for children of divorcing parents.

During a divorce, the Salt Lake City courts will:


Our Attorneys Represent Clients in Salt Lake City, Cottonwood Heights, and Throughout Utah Who Needs Legal Guidance Before, During, and After Divorce.


Legal Separation: An Alternative to Divorce

At Lokken & Putnam, P.C., our divorce attorneys in Salt Lake City assist clients with obtaining a legal separation. What is the difference between a legal separation and a divorce?

In Utah, spouses remain married in a legal separation but no longer live together.

Legal separation may be an option for couples who want to separate on a trial basis to determine if divorce is the best solution for their marital difficulties.

Clients may also choose legal separation over divorce for religious or financial reasons.

Work With A Divorce Lawyer Who Proudly Serves Salt Lake City With 25+ Years of Experience

Your needs are essential. Every divorce lawyer at Lokken & Putnam, P.C., in Salt Lake City, Utah, takes the time to get to know you, understand what you want to achieve from your divorce, and review your challenges.

Then, our family law firm will inform you about your divorce case, including what steps we are taking, why our lawyer is taking those steps, and how long the process will take.

Our attorneys can help no matter where you are in the divorce process and are prepared to take on the challenges in your case so that you can focus on your future and your family.

If you are thinking about divorce or have a question about the process in Utah, get in touch with a divorce attorney in Salt Lake City at Lokken & Putnam, P.C., to learn more about your legal options.


Call (801) 829-9783 to speak to one of our divorce attorneys in Salt Lake City or complete an online form to arrange a consultation. We are ready to answer your questions!


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