Attorney representation in Murray, Utah since 1944 

At the Salt Lake area law firm of Day Shell & Liljenquist, L.C., conveniently located in Murray, Utah, our family law attorneys, Kari N. Dickenson and Debbie Snow, represent and advise families in all matters related to divorce and family law. From prenuptial agreements to stepparent adoptions, they offer knowledgeable legal advice and services and can help you through the court system while you are going through this difficult time in your life.

Some family law events, such as adoptions, are joyful. More frequently, people visit our offices because of problems. Our attorneys know that visiting a lawyer can be difficult and stressful. They pledge to be non-judgmental and helpful, and represent your best interests. Contact our Salt Lake area law firm to discuss your situation with our family law attorneys.

If you are seeking a divorce, or need representation because your spouse has filed a divorce action against you, we will present your side of the story and will take the necessary actions to ensure that you get a fair resolution. If it can be settled short of going to court, we have the experience to negotiate in your best interests. If trial is neccsary, we will help you through it.

In a divorce, the court will usually divide martial property evenly between the parties. Debts will also be apportioned. When children are involved, the non-custodial parent will be responsible to pay child suppport, which is usually based upon statutory guidelines. Visitation can be a simple or complex as the situation demands.

If the marriage is over, we seek to make certain that you get a fair determination of your rights and an appropriate division of assets and liabilities. Call us or schedule an appointment to discuss your situation.

Comprehensive divorce and family law services

We offer complete family law services, helping people with matters such as:

• Adoptions, including agency, private, stepparent and grandparent adoptions

• Prenuptial agreements

• Postnuptial agreements

• Paternity determination

• Alimony or spousal maintenance

• Child custody

• Modifications of child support, visitation, and custody orders

• Grandparent visitation

• Contested and uncontested divorce

• Annulments

• Visitation or parenting time

• Marital property division and valuation

• Protective and restraining orders in domestic violence situations

• Contempts and other proceedings to enforce court orders

• Separations

• Child support

We encourage mediation and counseling

Debbie and Nate work to minimize pain and disruption in the lives of children involved in family law disputes. Our law firm and attorneys also encourage parents to enter counseling to develop positive ways to interact with each other and their children. When appropriate, we suggest that family disputes be resolved through mediation, a cheaper and frequently faster method of settling matters. Whatever path the client chooses, we focus on his or her needs and goals, seeking the best possible solution to the family law problem.

For sound advice and attorneys who focus on you during family law matters, contact our Utah divorce lawyers at Day Shell & Liljenquist L.C.