Legal Question in Family Law in Utah

Plural marriage

My husband married another woman in a spiritual ceremony in 2004. We are still married-divorce in progress since 2005-and he has fathered three children with her, she changed her name to his, in 2004. He has hidden assetts, frauded business records and defied all orders of court and refuses to comply with discovery since 2005. Others are involved in helping him to sell and hide money and property. He's a business owner and was ordered to give me monthly accountings and disclose all assetts. He never has......Noone seems to do anything, what help is there....I feel like I have been prejudiced and now my oldest child who was 13 at the beginning of this, is over 17. I need a lawer who will work hard to help with this.


Asked on 8/30/08, 6:01 pm

2 Answers from Attorneys
Alvin Lundgren Alvin R. Lundgren, L.C.

Re: Plural marriage

You understand that it takes more than just a court order in a difficult case like yours. You need contempt orders, and the threat of jail time. I have handled other difficult divorces, and they can take a long time to resolve, but with aggressive work it can be done. You may call for a free consultation.

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Answered on 8/30/08, 11:08 pm
Edward Stone The Stone Law Firm

Re: Plural marriage

My thought would be to first hold him in contempt for failing to provide documentation. Then, as a penalty, ask a court to appoint an accountant to review his books and determine if he is failing to report income or running personal expenses through the business.

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Answered on 8/31/08, 11:05 am


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