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Going through a divorce is difficult. In many ways you are starting a whole new chapter of your life, and this can be overwhelming. Luckily we have decades of experience with these kinds of cases, so in this video we'll walk you through some of the first things you should focus after your divorce so you can walk confidently into this next part of your life.

Divorce DON'TS! After dedicating our careers to working on family law cases for decades, we've come up with some of the biggest pitfalls and things to avoid during your divorce.

What if you and your partner live together, your lives are intertwined, but you never officially got married? How can this affect you during a permanent split? This is called Common Law Marriage. Every state is different, but in this video, we'll tell you everything you need to know about Common Law Marriage in Utah.

In some cases, you can work with your partner and your lawyers to come to an agreement about your divorce case including deciding outcomes about child custody, splitting assets, etc. Going through the court system is not always necessary. Each state is different, so be sure to look into Collaborative Law for your particular state.

In this video, we'll go over some of the first things you should look at when you are shopping for lawyers for your divorce. In general, you want a family-focused lawyer who is experienced in your type of case, and has experience in your local court system as well.

Some divorce cases may seem like a lawyer is unnecessary, especially if there is not much conflict. In this video we'll go over how to decide when you should invest in a lawyer to help you through your case.

The AFCC (Association for Family and Conciliation Courts) sets the gold standard for how mental health professionals help families through conflict and through the family court system. Seeing this organization listed on any lawyer or mental health professional involved in your case should be confidence-inspiring. This means they have the knowledge and experience to handle high-conflict cases involving families and children, and you'll be in good hands.