Paul Waldron

For more than 25 years, Paul Waldron has been helping families protect the things that are most important to them. Let us help you. Call or e-mail us and tell us about your case. In all legal matters, our goal is to help clients understand their options so that clients can make informed decisions in order to protect themselves and to retain or regain balance in their lives. Paul has sought out broad life experience in order to be the most effective solution-finder for clients. Therefore, we are pleased to talk to any person about their case and, if we cannot help them, refer that person to an attorney or service that can help you solve your problem. Our primary interests and experience in law focus on helping families and individuals. In these areas, we have served as attorney, counselor, mediator, guardian ad litem, special master, mediation advisor, legal coach, and parent’s counsel. Call or e-mail us today. Hablamos español.

United States Army War College

M.S. (2022) | Masters of Strategic Studies

2020 - 2022

Brigham Young University

J.D. (1996)

1993 - 1996

Brigham Young University

B.A. | American Studies, Philosophy, Analytical Thinking

1989 - 1993

Senior Attorney

Gravis Law

2021 - Current

Attorney

Paul Waldron, P.C.

2007 - 2021

Meritorious Service Medal

United State Army

2021

Meritorious Service Award

United States Army, Utah National Guard

2018

25 years' service in the Utah Army National Guard.

Diploma

United States Army Command and General Staff College

2010

Professional Army Education

Meritorious Service Medal

United State Army

2007

For service in Afghanistan for Operation Enduring Freedom

Utah State Bar  # 07660

Member

Current

Central Utah Bar Association

President

2010 - 2011

Central Utah Bar Association

President-elect

2009 - 2010

Utah

Since 1997

• Free Consultation
  I give a free telephone consultation in family law matters, and a free in-office consultation for estate planning matters.
• Credit Cards Accepted
• Rates, Retainers and Additional Information
  Payment plans available Flat Fee available Unbundled Services available

Divorce

Collaborative Law, Contested Divorce, Military Divorce, Property Division, Same Sex Divorce, Spousal Support & Alimony, Uncontested Divorce

Estate Planning

Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills

Family Law

Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, Father's Rights, Guardianship & Conservatorship, Paternity, Prenups & Marital Agreements, Restraining Orders, Same Sex Family Law

Probate

Probate Administration, Probate Litigation, Will Contests

Juvenile Law

• Guardianship
• Conservatorship

Q. Am I entitled to a portion of my wife's house even though it's in her and her mom's name

June 28, 2022

A: As always, it depends. What was the arrangement between your wife and her mother in the purchase of the home, did your wife use premarital money to make payments towards the home (taxes, maintenance, mortgage, etc.) during the marriage, or did you have a premarital or postmarital agreement between you and your wife that excluded you from obtaining any interest in the home? In Utah, if your wife was making principal payments from her active income earned during the marriage (marital property/earnings), not passive income from premarital assets, this could mean you have an interest in the home. You would have to calculate how much marital money was spent on the home and what the increase in the value of the home from any such expenditures from those marital earnings was during the marriage. You would be entitled to one-half of the increase of the value of the home attributable to payments made from your wife's marital earnings.

Q. In Utah are you required to turn over financials in a grandparent visitation case?

May 31, 2022

A: Short answers, based on the following, applicable rule, are sort of, maybe, and yes, unless you seek a discovery protective order (which will cost even more money and may not be granted). This is from Rule 26.1, Utah Rules of Civil Procedure https://www.utcourts.gov/rules/view.php?type=urcp&rule=26.1: (2) In cases where assets are not at issue, such as paternity, modification, and grandparents’ rights, a party must only serve: (A) the party’s last three current paystubs and the previous year tax return; (B) six months of bank and profit and loss statements if the party is self-employed; and (C) proof of any other assets or income relevant to the determination of a child support award. The court may require the parties to complete a full Financial Declaration for purposes of determining an attorney fee award or for any other reason. Any party may by motion or through the discovery process also request completion of a full Financial Declaration.

Q. Can I get emancipated from a family that's abusive without legal consent from my parents? I'm 16

June 11, 2021

A: The quick answer: you are on your way. You usually have to complete your high school education and show that you have provided for yourself and can continue to provide for yourself for at least 6 months before you can be emancipated.