Salt Lake County

Helping those in Salt Lake County with legal disputes, including divorce and family law issues.

Family law disputes are stressful, and too many people try to handle their case without a lawyer’s assistance. At Fontenot Law, P.C., we have the resources and skills that men and women need when considering divorce. Call our firm. It’s never too soon to meet with a Salt Lake County divorce lawyer to discuss your legal options, as well as what is likely to happen if you file divorce papers.

Our Experience

Our Salt Lake City attorneys can assist with any legal issue, including:

• Child custody. In Utah, child custody consists of legal custody, which is the right to make important decisions for your child, and physical custody. Parents can share custody, or one parent can have sole custody (which is rare). Our firm has negotiated custody agreements for our clients, but we also are prepared to march into court and ask a judge for custody.
• Child support. Utah requires that both parents financially support their children. The state’s child support guidelines have eliminated some (but not all) confusion. Our legal team can make sure you don’t pay too much or ensure you receive what you deserve.
• Division of marital property. Marriage is as much an economic union as a religious or spiritual one. In Utah, all property acquired while married should be divided equitably. Our law firm can help our clients decide which assets to request and make the case that you deserve an unequal share, depending on the circumstances. Division of marital assets includes a division of joint debts.
• Alimony/spousal support. Either spouse might receive alimony during the pendency of the divorce, or even after the divorce is finalized. A judge will look at many factors, including the duration of the marriage and each spouse’s earning capacity, among other factors.

Our firm can also help with uncontested divorces if you and your spouse reach agreement on critical issues. We have attended mediation with our clients and advised them about whether to settle a dispute or fight all the way to a hearing.

Experienced Salt Lake County Attorneys

Fontenot Law, P.C., can also assist with other legal issues, including:

• Guardianship. We have helped clients obtain guardianship of an adult who cannot handle their daily affairs.
• Estate litigation. Our firm can challenge a will or trust. For example, a loved one might have lacked capacity to change a will, or they were coerced by a caregiver into giving them a large number of assets.
• Personal injury. Our firm can also help anyone injured in an accident, such as a motor vehicle collision. You deserve fair compensation, and we can negotiate a settlement with the at-fault defendant.
• Workplace accidents. Thousands of people in Utah are injured on the job. You could receive workers’ compensation benefits to cover medical expenses and replace a portion of your lost wages.

Contact a Salt Lake City Lawyer Today

Do you have questions about your legal rights? Contact Fontenot Law, P.C. In a free consultation, we can address your legal concerns and answer any questions.