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Monthly Archives: September 2014

    Life Changes: Marriage (Questions To Ask Before)

    By MaryAnne Walker | September 29, 2014

    Getting Married in Southern Utah: Topics and Questions That Should Be Discussed Before Marriage Marriage is the most life changing commitment I have ever made. I went into it full of love and adoration and for the most part unbelievably blind. Fortunately, things have worked out for us, but I can’t help but believe that... Read More

    Southern Utah: October Events

    By MaryAnne Walker | September 25, 2014

    Oct 2-4: St. George Musical Theatre, The Sound of Music, $16-$20, 7:30 pm, St. George Opera House Oct 2: Celebrity Concert Series: Utah Symphony Orchestra, DSU Cox Theatre, 7:30 pm, $15-$20 Oct 4: Farmer’s Market at Ancestor Square, 8am to 12pm Oct 4: Tuachan Saturday Marketat Tuacahn, 9am to 1pm, Oct 6-18: Huntsman World Senior... Read More

    DIXIE ROCKS! Pioneer Park in St. George, Utah

    By MaryAnne Walker | September 19, 2014

    Romping on Red Rocks: Pioneer Park, St. George Hours—in fact, hundreds of hours—we’ve spent romping over the red DIXE rocks on the north side of St. George City. The rocks that are home to the sugarloaf or better known as the rock with DIXIE painted on it provide all sorts of places for climbing and exploring.... Read More

    The Grand Staircase Geology

    By MaryAnne Walker | September 16, 2014

    Did you know that Bryce Canyon is geologically part of the Grand Staircase—the same staircase that is part of the Escalante-Grand Staircase National Monument? Until recently, I didn’t realize how all three of our National Parks, Bryce Canyon, Zion Park, and the Grand Canyon are connected and relate to the the Grand Staircase National Monument. The basic explanation is... Read More

    Unique Neighborhoods: Grassy Meadows Sky Ranch

    By MaryAnne Walker | September 11, 2014

    Southern Utah’s Private Airpark Community When most of us talk about a roomy garage, we’re talking about maybe a three car garage large enough to house an SUV and the various toys that we amass that call our garage home. The “garages” at Grassy Meadows, however, use an entirely different scale. Located just south of Hurricane, Utah,... Read More

    Life Changes: Divorce (child custody)

    By MaryAnne Walker | September 10, 2014

    Getting Divorced in Utah: How is Child Custody Determined? Determining child custody is one of the most critical decisions and complicated decisions that spouses will be faced with in a divorce. In Utah, child custody can be determined as part of a divorce hearing or it can be addressed in a separate hearing. Basically, there... Read More

    Life Changes: Divorce (alimony)

    By MaryAnne Walker | September 10, 2014

    Getting Divorced in Utah: How is Alimony Determined? There is no set formula in Utah for determining alimony. Either party can request alimony payment. In general, the court will consider awarding alimony to help maintain the same standard of living that was present during the marriage. There are, however, various factors that affect the alimony... Read More

    Life Changes: Divorce (debt division)

    By MaryAnne Walker | September 10, 2014

    Getting Divorced in Utah: What Will Happen to Our Debt? When dividing debt, Utah’s “equitable division” once again applies. The division is made to be fair not necessarily split 50/50 between the parties. If the spouses can reach an agreement, the arrangement will be included in the divorce decree. If an agreement cannot be met,... Read More

    Life Changes: Divorce (asset division)

    By MaryAnne Walker | September 10, 2014

    Getting Divorced in Utah: What happens to property, assets and retirement funds? In Utah, an “equitable division” of property is required. Equitable does not mean a 50/50 split. Equitable simply means fair. If the two parties can reach an agreement that they feel is equitable, the judge will still review the agreement to make sure... Read More

    Life Changes: Divorce (taxes)

    By MaryAnne Walker | September 10, 2014

    Getting Divorced in Utah: How Will My Taxes Be Affected? Like everything that has to do with the IRS, this is a HUGE topic, but it can be tackled. Every circumstance is different and consulting with an accountant/CPA might help with the nitty gritty details, but this can at least get you started and identify areas... Read More