Business Details
26 Years
experience
Trusted Family Law Attorney in Salt Lake City
As a dedicated family law attorney with nearly 25 years of experience, I have built a practice centered on providing personalized legal representation to clients navigating complex family law matters. My approach combines tenacious advocacy with strategic customization, ensuring each case receives individualized attention tailored to the client's unique circumstances. With a deep understanding of Utah's legal landscape, I specialize in divorce, child custody, alimony, and protective orders, prioritizing clients' emotional and financial well-being throughout the legal process.My commitment to zealous client advocacy has earned recognition from clients and peers alike, with a track record of successful outcomes in contested and uncontested cases. I maintain transparency in communication, ensuring clients remain informed and empowered at every stage of their legal journey.
Services
Divorce Representation
Child Custody
Alimony/Spousal Support
Protective Orders
Mediation Services
Details
- Year established: 2000
Highlights and features
- We offer nearly 25 years of specialized family law experience.
- Our team provides strategic customization for each client's unique needs.
- Tenacious courtroom advocacy ensures robust legal protection.
- Transparent communication maintains client empowerment throughout proceedings.
- Proven success in complex custody and high-asset divorce cases.
What people say
Fierce advocate
Responsive and competent
Experienced in complex cases
Thorough and persistent
Personalized representation
Services
Divorce Representation
Comprehensive legal support for contested and uncontested divorces, including asset division, alimony negotiations, and court representation. Our practice handles high-asset divorces and complex custody disputes with strategic precision. Clients receive personalized guidance through Utah's legal requirements for marital dissolution.
Child Custody
Specialized representation for custody determinations, modifications, and enforcement. We handle interstate custody cases, relocation disputes, and grandparent rights matters. Our approach prioritizes children's best interests while protecting parental rights through thorough legal strategy.
Protective Orders
Legal protection services for domestic abuse victims, including emergency order filings and court hearings. We assist with custody modifications related to protective orders and coordinate with law enforcement for client safety.
Mediation Services
Facilitated negotiation for divorce and custody agreements outside court proceedings. Our mediation focuses on collaborative solutions for property division, parenting plans, and spousal support arrangements while maintaining legal advocacy for client interests.
Alimony/Spousal Support
Guidance on temporary and permanent spousal support determinations, including modification and enforcement. We analyze income disparities, living standards, and marriage duration to build compelling alimony cases aligned with Utah statutes.
People
Emy A. Cordano
Attorney at Law
Family law attorney with nearly 25 years of experience handling complex divorce and custody cases. Known for strategic courtroom advocacy and personalized client representation across Utah's legal system.
Questions
How can I prevent my ex from relocating with my children?
Work with an experienced attorney to demonstrate the move isn't in the children's best interests through court documentation and legal arguments.
Can I move away with my children after divorce?
You must obtain court approval for relocations over 150 miles; the judge will determine if the move serves the children's best interests.
How does custody work in Utah?
Utah courts consider sole custody with visitation or shared custody arrangements, always prioritizing the children's best interests.
What differentiates contested and uncontested divorces in Utah?
Contested divorces require litigation for unresolved issues, while uncontested divorces involve mutual agreement on all marital dissolution terms.
