Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

A friend is seeking a divorce from his wife of 18 years. She does not work, and refuses to physically leave the house. The only thing said friend cares about not losing in the divorce is the house, as it accomodates their son who is in a wheelchair. He said a lawyer told him that if he were to vacate the property, even just to stay elsewhere while negotiations were taking place, it would show the court he was not interested in keeping the home so he feels he cannot leave. Could this be even remotely true?


Asked on 10/07/11, 6:33 am

2 Answer from Attorneys
Cory Wall Cory R. Wall, Attorney at Law, P.C.

Not really. If the home was acquired during the marriage, it's a marital asset that will be divided in the event of a divorce.

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Answered on 10/21/11, 6:11 pm


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