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Experienced Family Law & Divorce Attorney in Salt Lake City
At Emy A. Cordano Attorney at Law, we bring over 25 years of dedicated family law experience to clients in Salt Lake City and Draper. Our practice focuses on personalized representation, combining legal expertise with compassionate advocacy to address divorce, child custody, alimony, and other family law matters. We prioritize clear communication, strategic legal guidance, and a commitment to protecting clients' rights and interests.Our approach emphasizes resolving conflicts through negotiation or mediation while preparing for litigation when necessary. With a deep understanding of Utah's legal landscape, we provide tailored solutions that align with each client's unique circumstances and goals.
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Family Law
Divorce
Child Custody
Alimony
Mediation
Paternity
Protective Orders
Relocation Cases
Post-Decree Modifications
Asset Division
Highlights and features
- We offer over 25 years of dedicated family law experience in Utah
- Our personalized approach prioritizes your unique circumstances and goals
- We provide strategic legal guidance with compassionate client support
- Our firm combines courtroom expertise with effective mediation capabilities
- We maintain a proven track record of successful outcomes in complex cases
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Family Law Representation
Our family law services provide comprehensive legal support for clients navigating complex personal matters. We specialize in protecting parental rights, ensuring fair asset division, and creating sustainable custody arrangements. With deep knowledge of Utah's legal framework, we combine courtroom experience with strategic negotiation skills to achieve favorable outcomes while minimizing emotional stress for our clients.
Divorce Proceedings
We guide clients through all aspects of divorce from initial filings to final decrees. Our approach balances aggressive advocacy with practical solutions, addressing property division, spousal support, and child-related matters. We prepare each case for trial while actively pursuing negotiated settlements that protect our clients' long-term interests and financial stability.
Child Custody Advocacy
Our child custody practice focuses on creating workable parenting plans that serve children's best interests. We help establish or modify custody arrangements, handle interstate custody disputes, and enforce court orders. We emphasize maintaining meaningful parent-child relationships while addressing safety concerns and educational needs within Salt Lake County's legal requirements.
Alimony Determination
We advocate for fair spousal support arrangements considering Utah's statutory factors. Our representation addresses temporary and long-term alimony needs, examining income disparities, marriage duration, and lifestyle considerations. We help clients modify existing orders when circumstances change while ensuring compliance with court mandates.
Mediation Services
Our mediation practice offers alternative dispute resolution for family law matters. We facilitate constructive negotiations to resolve divorce terms, custody agreements, and support arrangements outside courtroom litigation. This approach often reduces costs and emotional strain while maintaining client control over decision-making processes.
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Emy A. Cordano
Attorney at Law
Emy Cordano brings over 25 years of family law experience to Salt Lake City clients. A former prosecutor and trained mediator, she combines courtroom expertise with compassionate advocacy. Her practice focuses on personalized solutions for divorce, child custody, and alimony cases, emphasizing clear communication and zealous representation.
Questions
What types of family law cases do you handle?
We handle all aspects of family law including divorce, child custody, alimony, paternity, protective orders, and post-decree modifications.
How does Utah determine child custody arrangements?
Utah courts prioritize the child's best interests, considering factors like parental relationships, stability, and the child's needs when establishing custody arrangements.
Can I modify an existing child support order?
Modifications require demonstrating a significant change in circumstances such as income changes or evolving child needs through Utah's family court system.
What's the difference between contested and uncontested divorce?
Contested divorces involve unresolved disputes requiring court intervention, while uncontested divorces occur when both parties agree on all key issues.
How are assets divided in Utah divorces?
Utah uses equitable distribution principles to fairly divide marital assets based on factors like marriage duration and each spouse's financial situation.
