Divorce Process

If you are getting divorced in Utah, it is important to understand the divorce process.

In this blog category, we will provide an overview of the process of getting a divorce and what to expect. We encourage you to contact an experienced divorce lawyer to discuss your specific situation. Thanks for reading!

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Brown Family Law

4.8

Based on 613 reviews

Fernando Mondragon

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Daniel was absolutely amazing!! He helped me have a clear understanding of where things stood within my divorce and had some great insight... to make a better decision for my kids and myself. Thank you Daniel!!read more

jane petty

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i cannot recommend brown family law enough. my partner and i were in a tough spot with a child custody case and nathaniel accompanied us to... mediation and the issue was solved within two hours. they are phenomenal at communication and have fair prices, we would have paid much more for the results that we had. nathaniel was very professional and courteous, this was the biggest relief of the year for me, easily. thank you thank you thank you.read more

Kyle Checketts

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Whether you have a smooth divorce or a rough one only one entity truly wins, the lawyers. That being said, Kent proved to have sound... judgment and was able to inject said judgment in key moments throughout my divorce process. He provided numerous potential routes per obstacle encountered, and did so in a upright and seemingly honest manner. Lawyers are expensive, you may as well get your money's worth by using Brown Family Law.read more

Ryan Rosenvall

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I had the opportunity to meet with Kent. It was a first class experience and he was very knowledgeable. I would recommend him to anyone!

Joshua Block

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I would like to say that hands down the best family law in Utah. Both Jason and Melanie made sure that everything was taken care of. They... always kept me up to date on the entire process. I would definitely recommend them to anyone that needs any help with what the law firm deals with.read more

Ariel Genovesi

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I very much appreciate this firm's ability to make difficult times as easy and transparent as they can be. Everyone here was highly... professional and very helpful.read more

Mack

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I would give them 10 stars if I could. Clay was professional and super organized. He took the time to explain everything. I would highly... recommend him for any family law needed. Melanie was a godsend. She not only kept me continually informed of the progress, she sent texts of encouragement and support throughout the entire process. I would give her 100 stars for going above and beyond to make this experience less stressful. Her encouragement and genuine caring were comforting and calming. The entire staff at Brown Law are on your side and if you are lucky enough to get Clay and Melanie on your team you will not be disappointed. Thanks! Mack M.read more

Anthon Lemon

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Amber was great. Routine communication good strategy to advocate for my interests

Annika Jensen

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Amber has been working with us to modify a parenting plan, and also has helped with other family things. She is professional, responsive,... funny, a go-getter, and will definitely fight for you. She listens to your concerns and frustrations- doesn't disregard anything. We have absolutely loved working with her!read more

Jonathan Ahern

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Clay was willing to take the time to share his expertise on a question at short notice. His insights were definitely helpfully!

Heather

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I supported a friend through divorce and accompanied her to meetings at this firm. They were professional, had a great atmosphere, great... advice and got a great outcome. Will 100% reccomend! (We worked with Leilani, and it was a great experience for a spectator)read more

charlene mitchell

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They are an amazing bunch of people they do everything they can to help you call in they are there to talk or if they are not in they call... you back in a timely manner! I would highly recommendread more

Melissa Christiansen

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Clay and Melanie were communicative regularly. They were helpful in explaining the process and procedures. Clay maintained my best interest... in mind and communicated his “why.” He was open to hearing my thoughts and respecting the way I wanted to proceed while also giving me insight and counsel.read more

Lyndsi Bryson

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My custody case was a tough one, Amber worked so very hard for me and did absolutely everything she could do.. and here I sit a year later... with sole and physical custody of my son and he is finally safe. 🙌 Amber I absolutely can not thank you enough for the amazing job you did. ❤️read more

Eric

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I highly recommend Brown Family Law. I met with Paul Waldron and our interaction was nothing less than stellar. I felt respected, seen,... heard, and supported. The consultation I received was non judgemental and clearly addressed all of my concerns. I have worked with several law firms in the SLC area over the years and I didn't go back because they weren't able to offer me an unbiased perspective. They truly didn't understand my unique legal situation. Brown Family Law has changed that and they will be my go to for legal needs from now on. I know Paul and the firm have my best interests at heart. Thank you Paul for your excellent advice!read more

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I hired Brown family Law, to help me with my divorce, The Attorney Kent Cottam was the one handle my case.I'm very happy and satisfied... with the results, on my first appointment the Attorney Kent tell me that my process would last 3 months, I signed with them on January 4th of 2023 and my divorce was signed by the judge on April 10th of 2023. This is what I call Excellence and Professionalism...100% recommended.read more

Raven Hoskins

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Amber (and the paralegal Melanie) were so kind and helpful - while also wasting no time on nonsense, getting my complicated divorce done in... an unexpectedly quick timeframe! I was in shock that it had actually gone so smoothly and had been done so swiftly! And now my kids are protected in a way that I can finally breathe.Forever grateful to have discovered Brown Family Law!..Though honestly now, both my mother and I are in debt due to the unexpectedly high final bill. They were faster than their original general timeframe estimate, but did somehow far exceed the financial estimate.read more

Jeff VanDyke

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Very professional, very responsive, very knowledgeable.

Cheryl Keith

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Brown Family Law was incredible especially Clay Randle. He was very knowledgeable and helpful. I would highly recommend this firm.

Joel Ortega

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I recommend the brown family because they are very helpful and they understand everyone they treat their clients like family. If I could... give them a 10 star review I would, I had a great experience Thank brown family for your helpread more

Yuridia Robledo-Angel

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They helped us out and they are all so very nice!! Highly recommend!!✅

Jeff Borg

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After hiring this firm, I was put in contact with.Daniel Young. He was very timely and professional in his counsel on legal matters and did... not come across as any stereotype you hear about lawyers. My experience was very good with this firm. Thanks Danielread more

Austin Anderson

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This being my first and hopefully only divorce I went in to this knowing nothing and was a bit freaked out. Clay did a wonderful job in... helping me get through my divorce. I'm always one to be skeptical of being taking advantage of but Clay did everything he could to make sure that we were using my resources as effective and efficiently as possible. He was very down to earth, straightforward, and honest with the reality of the situation. He is someone you can trust.read more

Taylor Tate

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Brown Family Law truly live up to the 5 star experience. Amber McFee represented me and I could not have asked for a better experience with... her. She reassured me throughout my whole process and executed at mediation. I would recommend this firm and Amber to anyone going through divorce and custody. They have perfected the process and taken any fear out of it. You will be taken care of, especially your kids. Thank you Brown Family Law.read more

Topacia Ram

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Clay and his team are truly honest and trustworthy. What a great experience.

Cassi Reichert

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Leilani and her team have been amazing in guiding through is really messy and hard divorce. Although the process is never easy, this legal... team helped me to never feel alone and got the job done!read more

kara peterson

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Clay Randall was a great asset. Not only him, but the whole team here were very helpful at guiding me through every step along the way. ... Excellent at communicating and making sure I knew the process and what to expect. They made everything run smoothly. They were prompt with anything I needed. Very personable and thoughtful. Definitely worth having him there helping me through a difficult situation and would choose him again.read more

Liz Arias

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What can I say about Brown Family Law and in particular about Clay Randle; simply phenomenal! You don't always leave a lawyers office with... a sense of being cared for, listened to, or simply seen as a human. The folks at BFL did just that. Weekly calls, updates, took my calls on urgent and not so urgent matters. Simply put, if I ever need a lawyer again, they will be my first stop. Thanks to the team there, truly.read more

Courtney King

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Danielle helped me after my divorce was finalized when my Ex tried to come for more things and was harassing me. Danielle was absolutely... amazing and this office was a dream to work with to help me through the whole process. 15/10 would recommend. You could tell the office and Danielle especially really cared about me and my well being during the situation.read more

Don Turley

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Grateful to have found an attorney that listened to what I needed. Thanks Paul. I do appreciate your help. They always say the price of a... great attorney is worth it in the long run! I agree. Thanks for figuring out my needs and making plan to attain them.read more

Jason Fuller

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Amber is an excellent attorney. I would recommend her to anyone.

Carla Barber

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Best in town! Highly recommend! Particularly Kent Cottam!

Elijah

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Is this THE Marco Brown, my Draper divorce attorney??? Marco I'm not married, but I get your ads so much I'm started to feel like I might... have a wife I don't know about.read more

Makenzie Hodgson

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Clay, Melanie, and everyone at Brown Family Law were amazing to work with! Divorce is stressful but they made the entire process so smooth... that by the end I asked “That’s it??” They were very professional and the communication was outstanding! I never questioned where we were at or what was next, I was never in the dark. They kept me totally involved in every move they made and I would recommend them to anyone needing help! I can’t thank them enough!read more

Lonedog 66

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Detailed, easy to talk to, looks deep into case information, professional, efficient ! Thanks Clayton, good work.

Tasi Frampton

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Amber obliterated so many of my fears around shared custody and was transparent in ensuring I knew about my options and needs. She is... personable and there's no doubt that she and her colleagues at Brown Family Law care.read more

Egan Gunnarson

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Daniel Young and Marco Brown were the consummate professionals. They were attentive and well aquainted with the laws regarding my case.... They were extremely proficient and handled my case in an excellent manner. The made the process easy. Can't recommend them enough.read more

Payton Harris

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I've worked with Amber McFee as opposing counsel previously. She's very knowledgable, respectful, and great at what she does. She doesn't... rush to conclusions and asks all the appropriate questions to understand the facts of cases.read more

Wyatt Kirk

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I have worked with Clay, Leilani, Kent and several of the other attorneys in this office on multiple occasions. These attorneys are... talented, reasonable, and highly competent lawyers that always know when to fight hard for their clients or when to it is in their clients best interest to reach an amicable solution. This is a great firm!read more

John Maznicki

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Kent Cottam went above and beyond. He wanst able to help me specifically with my issue but he was attentive and empathetic and he and his... colleagues directed me to some attorneys who would suit my situation. 100% reccomend Kent and Brown Family Law.read more

Tara Paxman

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I'm a Paralegal and have dealt with Marco and his Firm for many years now. He is an outstanding attorney and very knowledgeable. I would... highly recommend using him and his Firm.read more

Ali Alam

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Clay Randle is an excellent lawyer. He is very skilled in family law and was by my side throughout the entire process. Clay is thorough and... is able to convey complex legal terms into simpler terms.I would highly recommend working with Brown Family Law, LLC and if you can, go with Clay.read more

Joshua Pedersen.

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I thoroughly enjoyed working with Jason at Brown Family Law. He was very professional, personable, and was a strong advocate for me during... the whole process. I recommend the firm to anyone looking to maximize their time with their children, and ensure fairness and equality in dividing up assets and child care responsibilities. Thank you!read more

Jake Tuimaualuga

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As a fellow attorney, I refer all of my clients requiring assistance in matters of divorce to Brown Family Law. I fully recommend Marco and... his team, they provide the highest quality of legal representation.read more

Wesley Dudley

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I have never dealt with lawyers before, and was very nervous. I met with Brown because they offered me a personal meeting. After the... meeting, I felt peace of mind for my current situation. Thank you againread more

Geovani Salazar

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Helpful. They reached back out to me to clear some information up and pointed me in the right direction.

Daniel Moulton

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Clay took the time to meet with me and go over every detail of my statement. Gave me great advice and helped me through the process as... seamless and painless as possible.read more

Kari Reyes

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I was in good hands with Jason as my attorney! He helped find a resolution to an extremely difficult 2-year-long high-conflict... post-divorce situation.With his expertise, he gave me the courage to stand up for myself.He had the guidance and knowledge to get the results I wanted without having to go to trial.He introduced me to expert resources (mediator and financial analyst) which were key factors to my case.Communication was top-notch and Jason took the time to answer my emails and questions promptly. He touched base every week so I was always “in the know” and updated with new developments in my case.Highly recommend!read more

Bailey Stewart

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Working with Clay Randle at Brown Family Law was a great experience. Clay was attentive, communicative, and had an extremely strong bias... for action: there was a same-day turnaround required when I first engaged Clay, and he made it happen! I would highly recommend working with him and the rest of the team at Brown Family. They definitely helped make the best of a less-than-ideal situation.read more

Haley Jensen

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The divorce went through much quicker than expected. I was given good advice as to expediting the process and making it less expensive. I... am happy I went with a lawyer and not on my own.read more

McKae Smith

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I cannot say enough great things about these attorneys. It’s been a long journey. We’ve worked with several attorneys including Marco... himself, Clay, another attorney who is no longer at the firm, and finally Amber McFee. We’ve worked with Amber the longest and she is the one who ultimately settled our entire custody case for us.Amber is patient, understanding, kind, factual, and a freaking shark when she needs to be. She is also loyal and true to herself as a person and was alway good at telling us when we were wrong, when we were right, or if we just needed to change our mindset.After 1.5 years of fighting for equal time, 3 failed mediations, several court hearings, and thousands of emails back and forth Amber figured out what needed to happen and worked tirelessly to make it stick. Last night we signed for equal time and couldn’t be more thrilled with the outcome. We would recommend Amber and Brown Family Law a million times over.read more

Shaun LaOrange

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I'd like to say thank you to this great group of professional Attorneys. As a father of three and the hardships in my case they always... made me feel secure and fought for me every step of the way. I would also like to thank my attorney Nathaniel Garrabrandt for all his hard work and dedication. He knows what he is doing and gets the results. Because of him and his team my kids can now live a happier life between me and their mother and I can't say thank you enough.Regards,Shaun.read more

Cheylynn Broderick

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I had a wonderful experience with Clay. He was clear, succinct and companionate.

Wyatt Mauchley

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They made the daunting process of going through a divorce easy. They took care of me and my kids and put my concerns and worries first.... They always made time to answer every question i had and always got back to me within a reasonable time. They gave me expert advice and i always felt like they were giving me the advice they would want or need if they were in my shoes. They worked with me in every aspect of the process from financial to emotionally. They made sure i was taken care of and helped me understand the overwhelming legal process of divorce. I love this office and their staff is phenomenal! I would HIGHLY recommend them to anyone in need of an amazing team of Attorneys and staff who really care about you want to see you come out happy in a unfortunate event.read more

Trina Mcpherson

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This place was phenomenal. They made my whole experience as easy as possible. I felt very safe and well taken care of. I find myself once... again in need of a lawyer, and I am definitely using them again.read more

Karen Delgado

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They are amazing and will help you get to where you need to be! 100% recommended spoke with Leilani and she’s just sweet and awesome!

murat oskay

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The best best attorney in Utah . Today Amber made my day so awesome for helping my case. I highly recomended Amber for divorce . Thats why... you guys Family law.read more

Sara Young

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Clay Randle with Brown Law is an exceptional lawyer who went above and beyond to assist me with a legal matter. I highly recommend hiring... Clay for any family law related cases as he is very knowledgable and experienced in this area of practice.read more

Jim Webster

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Marco Brown is a remarkable man! He is relentlessly focused on doing good for others. Rather than churning his employees, he is focused on... making them successful. For his clients in difficult divorce situations, his aim is to maximize their money and to maximize their time with their children. He even spends his personal time helping his colleagues in seeking success and a better work/life balance. He has generously provided invaluable information that he learned through his own struggles so that others can be successful without all of the pain and stress. I highly recommend Marco’s firm because Marco is great!read more

EricandBae Neilson

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I just wanted to take a minute to give a shoutout to the Brown Family Pro Bono Legal Help. These dudes are total legends when it comes to... family law issues, particularly in regards to child custody and spousal support. They hooked me up with some top-notch legal assistance and really helped me navigate through some tough times during my divorce proceedings.As a surfer bro and lawyer, I know how important it is to have a solid support system in both my personal and professional life. And the Brown Family Pro Bono Legal Help definitely delivers on that front. They provided me with skilled representation and expert guidance on complex legal matters.I'm seriously grateful for everything they've done for me and I can't recommend them enough to anyone in need of legal assistance. Keep on shredding, guys!Peace out,read more

Kim Schoepke

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I have been so grateful for the legal counsel I’ve received from Paul at Brown Family Law. My experience has been nothing but positive and... extremely helpful.read more

Brette Martinez

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Amber was amazing to work with. She walked me through my case step by step, and we got the best outcome we could.

Joe DeMasters

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Clay and his team have been awesome in getting me through another divorce! The support, pricing, and level of professionalism was... impeccable! I highly recommend Brown Law and Clay in particular to anyone going through a divorce.read more

Erika Edmundson

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Melanie was extremely knowledgeable and professional. She addressed any questions and concerns that I had and helped make the difficult... situation as painless as possible. I highly recommend Melanie and Brown Family Law.read more

Jill L

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I would like to thank Kent in handling my case. He provided excellent service, demonstrating professionalism and personal attention to... detail. He took the time to explain to me all my options and was responsive to my concerns. Thank you again on doing a great job! I would highly recommend Kent.read more

Jason Barnes

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Clayton Randle is an excellent attorney. I have worked with him many, many times in cases, and a few were very difficult. In every... situation, I found him to be very competent, hardworking, and a skilled litigator. He looks out for his client and is vested in the case, and his work shows that; all the while maintaining professionalism as he interacts with opposing parties and their counsel.read more

Kim Addington

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Great service. Jason was great to work with. He responded promptly to my questions and guided me through my process. Pleasure to work... with!read more

Kyle Scott

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Went in for a minor issue, service was honest and fair. Would recommend, will use in the future.

David Anderegg

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Clay Randle was awesome! I would recommend him in a heartbeat. Very professional and even keeled. He helped keep me ground and keep my... emotions in check throughout the whole process.read more

Mike Gibson

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2 ½ years ago I knew my 17 year marriage was coming to an end - I had no idea what lawyer to use, but I knew I needed to find a good one as... my ex was extremely conflict driven and had warned me multiple times that if we divorced she was going to make it as hard as possible and would refuse to just work it out between us.As I sat on my phone - looking at reviews for lawyers who were not in Utah County (as I worried my ex had already talked to any of the good ones to block me from using them) going through reviews and picked the top 3 contenders, called them and scheduled consultations. After speaking with each one - Brown Family Law (specifically Marco) was the only one that I walked away from feeling more at ease with the impending storm.Marco handed me off to Clay - who led me through a 2 ½ year extremely high conflict divorce. It took over 800 court filings, 3 different commissioners, 2 different judges, 2 different custody evaluators, 2 attempts at mediation to get it to completion (all of which were caused by delays by my ex). Not once during that time did I ever feel that I had made a mistake or second guess myself that I needed to go find a different lawyer. Clay was there - by my side giving me straight legal advice as well as just being a friend. In the meantime my wife went through lawyer after lawyer (4 lawyers in total) either being fired by them or firing them herself because she was not getting the outcome that she wanted.This all ended in a 2 day trial in December of 2022 - I cannot stress this enough. Not only was Clay able to get me what I was after - he exceeded it by getting me way more including sole legal custody of my kids - which went well above and beyond my expectations and I thought would only happen in my dreams.Anyone reading this review - I cannot stress this enough - Look no further, this is the law firm that you want to represent you. They will fight tooth and nail for everything that you deserve.read more

Adam Leavitt

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Marco is an incredibly competent and knowledgeable attorney. The advise and counsel that he provided was invaluable and I would gladly... recommend him to anyone I know that is looking for a family law attorney for any matter.read more

Jesse Sorensen

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I shopped around for a while and chose to work with Clay Randle at Brown Family Law. He was always very responsive. He is very capable and... does a great job at thinking about different directions that the case could go and taking steps to be prepared for different outcomes. Due diligence is one of the skills that stand out about him.read more

Michael Cimorelli

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Brown Family Law truly live up to the 5 star experience.Trusting in someone when dealing with my children is something very... difficult.Not only did they make me feel comfortable and reassured throughout our time together, I was amazed by the communication for my entire case.I could truly tell they had my family and my best interest.Nathaniel was the best and I highly recommend their services to anyone.read more

Robert Jones

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Clay and his team did an excellent job navigating my divorce. They were responsive and helped guide me through a rough experience in my... life. I can't recommend Brown Family Law highly enough.read more

Michelle Dellino

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You are in the best hands with Brown Family Law. I have personally referred clients of my own to them for Utah divorce and cannot say... enough good things about their quality of work, responsiveness, and willingness to go above and beyond for their clients. This is your place for Utah divorce lawyers. Trust no one else.read more

Brian Castleberry

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Definitely worth the money he got all the paperwork ready and sent in a lot less stressful because I am so busy to have someone who can... take care of all the legal stuff for you I looks for a long time to try finding someone who could help for a price range that was at least manageable and he worked with me on the payments would recommend to anyone and everyoneread more

beatrice hernandez

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Clay es un gran abogado me explico muy bien todo durante mi proceso de divorcio muy profesional y paciente conmigo incluyendo a Mario... Atrás... Los recomiendo enormemente...read more

Lauren Hosler

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Working with Clay Randle was an absolute pleasure -- as much as having to talk to your divorce lawyer possibly can be. Divorce is stressful... - there's no getting around that, but lawyers like Clay make it as simple and low-stress as possible. Highly recommend.read more

A.M. West

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I have worked with Carren Leavitt of Brown Family Law for several years on a professional basis. She is very honest, direct, and at the... same time very personable. She has a standard of excellence that provides insight into her integrity and amazing work ethic. She relates well with a broad variety of people. I can’t imagine working with anyone more qualified.read more

Sabrina

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Kent CottamMr. Cottam is a true professional, exceedingly competent and thorough, and generous with his advice and direction.If you... need a family law attorney, he's the one. He sincerely cares about his clients and gives them his all.Thank you, Mr. Cottamread more

Amanda Stevens

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Clay is amazing and he did everything he could to keep me well informed throughout this process and to make sure that I was comfortable.... Divorce is not easy, but I was immediately at ease knowing he had my case in good hands! Thank you so much to Clay and everyone else in the firm…I couldn’t have done this without you! (:read more

Christina Huayhua

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Mr. Kent Cottam is the best attorney in the State of Utah. I had some questions and concerns about my Pro Se case and he went above and... beyond to answer my needs. He is an amazing attorney that cares about the client. Thank you so much for all your help.read more

Emily Carter

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Amber was very supportive and got the job done in a complex situation.

Devin

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EXCEPTIONAL!!! I wouldn't give a 5 star review if it wasn't deserved. I usually write bad reviews. This is not one of them. I want to... give a hats off to Kent Cottam and Carren Leavitt! I want to let any of you know who are going through a divorce and have kids, that had I gone with someone else I would have not gotten the outcome that I got, because of Kent. Thank you Kent! Brown Family Law was a blessing to me, because I can honestly say if it wasn't for Kent I would NOT have gotten more parent time with my son. He did an exceptional job. I can't give enough praise and gratitude to him. Carren was exceptional too, she kept things so organized. Because of the stress and difficulties that came with divorce, I would have never been able to stay as organized if it wasn't for Carren!Thank you again to both of you. Anyone that is going through a divorce should choose Brown Family Law and have Kent and Carren represent you. You absolutely could not go wrong with them.read more

Hillary King

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Lei was my assistant prior to working with Brown Family Law. She is incredibly patient and professional, and SO GREAT with clients. Brown... Family Law is so lucky to have her.read more

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