Family Law

Salt Lake City Family Law Attorneys

We understand how emotionally overwhelming and deeply personal issues related to family law can be. Here at Christensen & Jensen, our family law attorneys are intimately aware of the many ways in which these challenges can impact your life. Whether you’re dealing with a divorce, custody dispute, adoption, or any other family-related legal matter, our team approaches every case with empathy and a sincere understanding of the stress involved. We provide compassionate and legal counsel that is both practical and tactful — helping you navigate these complex situations with the utmost care.

Divorce and Family Law Attorneys in Utah

DIVORCE & FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS IN UTAH

When you’re dealing with a family matter, you deserve an attorney who listens, understands, and works with you every step of the way. Our family law attorneys are dedicated to giving you direct support and intuitive legal insight. By providing a trusted resource and a strong working relationship, we can help you navigate sensitive issues without unnecessary stress.

Christensen & Jensen family law attorneys are strong negotiators and experienced litigators. We’ve helped our clients move forward with dignity, respect, and confidence.

Reach out to us to learn how we may be of service to you.

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Christensen & Jensen’s Family Law Services in Utah

Family Law

Family Law

Family law cases often touch on the most personal aspects of your life. We know how much is at stake for both you and your loved ones. Whether you’re seeking a child custody lawyer, divorce mediation, or a fathers-rights attorney, we have the right kind of expertise you need. Our team is prepared to advocate for you with guidance toward the best possible outcome, and our experience working with forensic accountants can help you find hidden assets and determine the full extent of your marital estate. Throughout the entire process, we work to resolve conflicts while keeping everyone’s well-being in mind — especially when children are involved.

Our family law services include:

  • Adoption Cases
  • Visitation and Parent Time Enforcement
  • Divorce Cases
  • High Asset Divorces
  • Divorce Mediation
  • Military Divorces
  • Alimony/Child Support Modification
  • Guardianships of both adults and minor children (disabled adults)
  • Legal Separation
  • Fathers Rights
  • Divorce Enforcement
  • Name Change
  • Child Custody
  • Property Division
  • Uncontested Divorce
  • Contested Divorce
  • Child Support
  • “Common Law” Divorces
  • Relationship Agreements
  • Parental Termination
  • Prenuptial and Postnuptial Agreements
  • Family Planning
  • LGBTQ+ Family Law
  • Trans Rights
  • Property Division
  • Spousal Support
  • Grandparent Rights
  • “Palimony”
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Criminal & Juvenile Law

Criminal & Juvenile Law

When criminal charges or protective orders affect your family, the stakes can be incredibly high. We know you’re worried about safety, stability, and the long-lasting impact these compounding issues can have. You need guidance from a team that is experienced in both family and criminal law, who can help you understand your options and their potential influence on custody, housing, and future employment. In domestic cases, we provide multi-disciplined experience that ensures all parties’ rights and safety are properly addressed. Most importantly, we make sure you don’t have to face these complex situations alone.

Our Criminal and Juvenile Law:

  • Request or Defend Protective Orders, Restraining Orders, or Stalking Injunctions
  • Juvenile Law Cases
  • Domestic Violence
  • Child Abuse (Sexual, Physical, or Emotional)
  • Rape
  • Criminal Violation of Protective Orders, Restraining Orders, Stalking Violations
  • Stealing Assets
  • Contempt
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Navigating Family Law Issues for Positive Outcomes and Long-term Stability

Your family relationships are the core foundation of your life. You’ve built memories, shared experiences, and planned for the future together. But when family disputes occur, they can fracture that foundation and leave you feeling helpless. At Christensen & Jensen, we believe that experienced legal guidance is key to protecting your family’s well-being and peace of mind.

A strong legal strategy can help you understand your rights and make informed decisions. It can also give you the support you need to navigate major life changes, from division of assets and child support modification to visitation rights.

We can help you minimize any potential future conflicts by establishing clear prenuptial agreements, comprehensive parenting plans, and custody arrangements that account for every kind of sticky scenarios imaginable — before they arise.

Even with the most careful planning, family disputes can still occur. When they do, we’ll be there to stand up for you every step of the way.

How Juvenile and Criminal Cases Overlap with Family Law in Utah

When criminal and family law intersect it can be overwhelming. We’ve seen firsthand how complicated and urgent these situations can be — especially when it comes to protective orders, domestic violence, or child welfare. Regardless of whether you need help getting a protective order or defending against one, we’re here to help you through the process.

If a minor is accused of a crime or is a victim of abuse, it also touches both family and criminal law. Our family law attorneys have a profound grasp of these issues and we collaborate with in-house experts on your case. Juvenile cases can be extremely heartbreaking, which is why we prioritize supporting your child and addressing your concerns about their future.

Sometimes, financial issues or disobeying court orders can lead to both criminal charges and family law repercussions. This is especially true during challenging divorces or heated custody battles. It’s a lot to handle on your own. At Christensen & Jensen, we’re here to offer support on all fronts so you can rest easy knowing your best interests are taken care of.

CHRISTENSEN & JENSEN’S FAMILY LAW ATTORNEYS

REVIEWS

Barry Scholl has been counsel for my high-end fashion and gift shop for a number of years. He has helped us with leases and other contracts, company trademarks and other issues. Barry works hard to understand his clients’ needs and is always happy to answer our questions or to deal with time-sensitive matters. We recommend him highly to fellow business owners.

Sheridan Mordue

Owner/President
Hip and Humble Inc.

Barry Scholl has been counsel for my high-end fashion and gift shop for a number of years. He has helped us with leases and other contracts, company trademarks and other issues. Barry works hard to understand his clients’ needs and is always happy to answer our questions or to deal with time-sensitive matters. We recommend him highly to fellow business owners.

Sheridan Mordue

Owner/President
Hip and Humble Inc.

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For Matters That Count, We’re Your Team.

Christensen & Jensen is a Salt Lake City-based full-service law firm specializing in litigation and trial advocacy. Our award-winning attorneys represent clients throughout Utah and surrounding states in a wide array of matters.

Our firm is unique because we have vast experience representing plaintiffs pursuing claims, and defendants mounting defenses in various settings including investigation, pre-litigation, negotiation, mediation, arbitration, traditional litigation, trial, and appeal.

Salt Lake City Office
801-323-5000

257 East 200 South, Suite 1100
Salt Lake City, Utah 84111

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