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Divorce and Alcohol Consumption Abuse

Majority of people really need a strong reason to ask for a divorce. Yet, when it comes to divorce, both parties will go through a lot of stress (both physical and emotional). It is a tumultuous time for everyone involved, and there is no easy way to go through a divorce. After getting divorced, people often engage in a variety of unhealthy behaviors. Alcohol-abusing is among them. However, some people choose to divorce because one of the spouses has been using too much alcohol lately. Alcoholism is a very strong ground for a divorce, and one of the leading reasons why people seek divorce in the United States. Salvage What You Can Did you know that Alcoholism is among the three top reasons behind people’s divorce in the States? It is known to dimish relationships to the point where there is nothing left. Under the effect of alcohol, people do things they may regret later. Alcoholics usually have problems with focusing on their marriages, become secretive and tell a lot of ...

Things NOT to Do When You filing for Divorce

After months of trying hard to keep things afloat, you realize that you cannot fix your marriage and that you cannot continue to live with your spouse. Divorce seems to be the only way out. Don’t let this bother you. According to the statistics, the chances of getting divorced in Utah are approximately 45 to 48 percent. Once you decide and file for divorce, there are certain things that you should try and avoid at all cost. Here is a list of things you should NEVER do while divorcing. Post On Social Media Every social media post is something that can and will be used against you. Regardless of how petty it may seem to you, your spouse’s attorney will disagree and find a way to use it in their benefit. You may end up losing your children, your home, your car, even your other assets. Be careful what you say or post (or like and share) on social media. The only way to prevent this is to stop using your social media for the duration of your divorce. Let Your Emotions Go! If...

Who covers the bills while going through a divorce?

Going through a divorce is a hard time, for both you and your spouse, as well as your children. Everyone is caught in the moment of confusion, and the stress keeps rising with each passing day. But just because you are divorcing, that doesn’t mean that you and your spouse should stop paying the bills. In fact, this is the time when you should pay extreme attention to your bills, as missing the payment could result in a negative credit score for both you and your spouse. The common question we get a lot is – who covers the bills while going through a divorce? We asked some of the most experienced Salt Lake City Divorce Attorneys for an explanation, and here is what they told us. Name On the Bill The common rule of thumb is the following: whoever’s name is on the bill, that person is responsible for paying it. Simple as that. If your name is on the household bills, you are the one responsible for paying them. This does not include food, luxuries, and drinks, but only bills re...