Business Details
Your Trusted Family Law Attorneys in Ogden
Ogden Divorce Lawyers is a family law practice dedicated to resolving complex legal matters for Utah families. With over three decades of combined experience, our attorneys specialize in divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, and estate planning. We prioritize compassionate, client-centered representation, ensuring clients receive honest guidance and personalized attention. Our team has extensive familiarity with courts along the Wasatch Front, including appearances in the Utah Supreme Court. We strive to simplify the legal process while advocating for clients' best interests in challenging family law situations. 
Services
Divorce & Family Law
Child Custody
Child Support
Modifications
Estate Planning
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of combined experience in Utah family law
- Our team specializes in complex divorce and custody proceedings
- We provide personalized guidance through challenging legal processes
- Our attorneys have extensive courtroom experience in local courts
- We maintain transparent communication throughout every case
What people say
Professional and caring staff
Easy to work with
Thorough explanations
Complete confidence
Family-like support
Services
Divorce & Family Law
Our firm specializes in comprehensive family law representation including divorce proceedings, property division, and spousal support determinations. We guide clients through Utah's no-fault divorce process while addressing complex custody arrangements and debt allocation. With extensive courtroom experience, we advocate for equitable solutions tailored to each family's unique circumstances.
Child Custody
We handle all aspects of child custody cases including temporary orders, parenting plans, and custody evaluations. Our attorneys work with psychologists and social workers to develop custody recommendations that prioritize children's best interests. We help establish visitation schedules and resolve disputes regarding parental responsibilities and decision-making authority.
Child Support
Our firm assists clients with child support determinations using Utah's official guidelines. We help establish support amounts based on income, custody arrangements, and children's needs. We also handle modifications for changed circumstances and enforcement actions for delinquent payments while ensuring compliance with state regulations and court requirements.
Modifications
We represent clients seeking modifications to existing divorce decrees regarding custody, visitation, or support orders. Our attorneys demonstrate significant life changes to justify modifications while prioritizing children's best interests. We handle relocation requests, income changes, and other factors affecting post-divorce arrangements.
Estate Planning
Our estate planning services include creating wills, trusts, and advance directives tailored to family law considerations. We help clients protect assets and establish guardianship arrangements for minor children. Our comprehensive approach ensures legal documents align with current family circumstances and future needs.
People
Keith M. Backman
Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Practicing since 1993, Keith specializes in family law and real property matters. He has extensive appellate court experience and recently argued a landmark case before the Utah Supreme Court. Keith serves Weber County families with personalized legal representation.
Scott P. Nickle
Divorce and Family Law Attorney
Scott provides dedicated family law representation with focus on divorce and custody matters. He combines legal expertise with compassionate client support to help families navigate complex legal challenges in Weber and Davis Counties.
Questions
What family law services do you offer?
We handle divorce, child custody, child support, modifications, paternity cases, and estate planning for Utah families.
How are child custody decisions made?
Courts prioritize children's best interests using factors like parental bonding, care history, and home environments during evaluations.
How is child support calculated?
Utah guidelines determine support based on parental income, custody arrangements, and children's needs with limited judicial discretion.
Can divorce terms be modified?
Yes, with significant life changes affecting custody, support, or visitation arrangements through formal court petitions.
Do you handle paternity cases?
Yes, we establish legal fatherhood through agreements or DNA testing with corresponding custody and support rights.
What areas do you serve?
We primarily serve Ogden, Weber County, and Davis County families with Utah family law matters.
