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statutory alimony factors in Utah

10 Utah opinions name it 2 courts 2010–2023 3 in the last five years

The cases below were cited by Utah courts in a sentence that names this issue. Sides come from how each citing opinion treated the case (Syfertize flag on that citation), so a case can appear on both: that is where the law is contested. A red or yellow chip is the case's own overall treatment.

Followed or applied (7)

CaseFollowedCited
Connell v. Connellgreen
utahctapp · 2010 · cited in 4 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2015–2019
2 sentences

2019The district court did not err by imputing income to Ms. Gardner at $1,300 per month ¶ 98 Fourth and finally, Ms. Gardner argues that the district court erred by imputing “an arbitrary $1,300 per month [income], even while stating that she was not capable of working.” “In divorce cases where there is insufficient evidence of one of the statutory alimony factors, courts may impute figures.”82 “The trial court in a _____________________________________________________________ 82 Id. ¶ 116; see also Connell v. Connell, 2010 UT App 139 , ¶¶ 14–20, 233 P.3d 836 (imputing husband’s income from a pri

2019The district court did not err by imputing income to Ms. Gardner at $1,300 per month ¶ 98 Fourth and finally, Ms. Gardner argues that the district court erred by imputing “an arbitrary $1,300 per month [income], even while stating that she was not capable of working.” “In divorce cases where there is insufficient evidence of one of the statutory alimony factors, courts may impute figures.”82 “The trial court in a _____________________________________________________________ 82 Id. ¶ 116; see also Connell v. Connell, 2010 UT App 139 , ¶¶ 14–20, 233 P.3d 836 (imputing husband’s income from a pri

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Jones v. Jonesgreen
utah · 1985 · cited in 2 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
2 sentences

2023This analysis should include examination of the statutory alimony factors, see Utah Code § 30-3-5(8)(a) (2019), including the factors commonly referred to as “the Jones factors,” see Jones v. Jones, 700 P.2d 1072, 1075 (Utah 1985); see also Nicholson, 2017 UT App 155, ¶ 7 (stating that, after finding that circumstances have changed, “the court must then consider at least the following factors in determining a new alimony award: (i) the financial condition and needs of the recipient spouse; (ii) the recipient’s earning capacity or ability to produce income; (iii) the ability of the payor spouse

2023These three factors are often called the “Jones factors” because they date back to Jones v. Jones, 700 P.2d 1072 (Utah 1985); they have since been codified in Utah Code section 30-3- 5(10)(a)(i)–(iii), and they remain the first three factors of a “multi- factor inquiry” that governs a court’s alimony determination.

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Nicholson v. Nicholsongreen
utahctapp · 2017 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023This analysis should include examination of the statutory alimony factors, see Utah Code § 30-3-5(8)(a) (2019), including the factors commonly referred to as “the Jones factors,” see Jones v. Jones, 700 P.2d 1072, 1075 (Utah 1985); see also Nicholson, 2017 UT App 155, ¶ 7 (stating that, after finding that circumstances have changed, “the court must then consider at least the following factors in determining a new alimony award: (i) the financial condition and needs of the recipient spouse; (ii) the recipient’s earning capacity or ability to produce income; (iii) the ability of the payor spouse

11
Fox v. Foxgreen
utahctapp · 2022 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2023–2023
1 sentence

2023Consequently, Kawasaki’s current claim to that effect, here on appeal, is not preserved for our review, and we do not discuss it further. 20210265-CA 6 2023 UT App 11 Wellman v. Kawasaki economic,” and “regardless of the payor spouse’s ability to pay more, the recipient spouse’s demonstrated need must constitute the maximum permissible alimony award.” Roberts v. Roberts, 2014 UT App 211, ¶ 14 , 335 P.3d 378 (quotation simplified). ¶13 In evaluating a party’s alimony claim, “courts must consider the statutory alimony factors,” which include “the financial condition and needs of the recipient sp

11
Eberhard v. Eberhardgreen
utahctapp · 2019 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
2 sentences

2020See Osborne v. Osborne, 2016 UT App 29, ¶ 25 , 367 P.3d 1036 . ¶16 Additionally, the “district court must make adequate findings on all material issues of alimony to reveal the reasoning followed in making the award.” Eberhard v. Eberhard, 2019 UT App 114, ¶ 5 , 449 P.3d 202 (cleaned up).

2020See Osborne v. Osborne, 2016 UT App 29, ¶ 25 , 367 P.3d 1036 . ¶16 Additionally, the “district court must make adequate findings on all material issues of alimony to reveal the reasoning followed in making the award.” Eberhard v. Eberhard, 2019 UT App 114, ¶ 5 , 449 P.3d 202 (cleaned up).

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Osborne v. Osbornegreen
utahctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Osborne v. Osborne, 2016 UT App 29, ¶ 25 , 367 P.3d 1036 . ¶16 Additionally, the “district court must make adequate findings on all material issues of alimony to reveal the reasoning followed in making the award.” Eberhard v. Eberhard, 2019 UT App 114, ¶ 5 , 449 P.3d 202 (cleaned up).

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Federal Pacific Credit Co. v. Utah State Treasurergreen
utahctapp · 2016 · cited in 1 Utah opinions naming this issue, 2020–2020
1 sentence

2020See Osborne v. Osborne, 2016 UT App 29, ¶ 25 , 367 P.3d 1036 . ¶16 Additionally, the “district court must make adequate findings on all material issues of alimony to reveal the reasoning followed in making the award.” Eberhard v. Eberhard, 2019 UT App 114, ¶ 5 , 449 P.3d 202 (cleaned up).

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Distinguished, questioned or overruled (0)

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Also cited on this issue (10)

CaseCitedYears
Leppert v. Leppert green
utahctapp · 2009
2 sentences

2019The district court did not err by imputing income to Ms. Gardner at $1,300 per month ¶ 98 Fourth and finally, Ms. Gardner argues that the district court erred by imputing “an arbitrary $1,300 per month [income], even while stating that she was not capable of working.” “In divorce cases where there is insufficient evidence of one of the statutory alimony factors, courts may impute figures.”82 “The trial court in a _____________________________________________________________ 82 Id. ¶ 116; see also Connell v. Connell, 2010 UT App 139 , ¶¶ 14–20, 233 P.3d 836 (imputing husband’s income from a pri

2019The district court did not err by imputing income to Ms. Gardner at $1,300 per month ¶ 98 Fourth and finally, Ms. Gardner argues that the district court erred by imputing “an arbitrary $1,300 per month [income], even while stating that she was not capable of working.” “In divorce cases where there is insufficient evidence of one of the statutory alimony factors, courts may impute figures.”82 “The trial court in a _____________________________________________________________ 82 Id. ¶ 116; see also Connell v. Connell, 2010 UT App 139 , ¶¶ 14–20, 233 P.3d 836 (imputing husband’s income from a pri

32015–2019
Bakanowski v. Bakanowski green
utahctapp · 2003
2 sentences

2015Specifically, she contends that without an award of permanent alimony, Dr. Dahl will be able to continue to "live[ ] in luxury," while Ms. Dahl will live "as a pauper with no income and a marital property award insufficient to pay even her current obligations." 1 114 In Bakanowski, the court of appeals explained that if a district court considers each of the statutory alimony factors, "we will not disturb its award absent a showing that such a serious inequity has resulted as to manifest a clear abuse of discretion." 2003 UT App 357, ¶ 10 , 80 P.3d 153 , (emphasis added) (internal quotation ma

2015Specifically, she contends that without an award of permanent alimony, Dr. Dahl will be able to continue to "live[ ] in luxury," while Ms. Dahl will live "as a pauper with no income and a marital property award insufficient to pay even her current obligations." 1 114 In Bakanowski, the court of appeals explained that if a district court considers each of the statutory alimony factors, "we will not disturb its award absent a showing that such a serious inequity has resulted as to manifest a clear abuse of discretion." 2003 UT App 357, ¶ 10 , 80 P.3d 153 , (emphasis added) (internal quotation ma

22015–2015
Jensen v. Jensen green
utahctapp · 2008
2 sentences

2011Jensen v. Jensen, 2008 UT App 392, ¶ 9 , 197 P.3d 117 .

2011Jensen v. Jensen, 2008 UT App 392, ¶ 9 , 197 P.3d 117 .

22010–2011
Williamson v. Williamson green
utahctapp · 1999
2 sentences

2023“These factors apply not only to an initial award of alimony, but also to a redetermination of alimony during a event is a motion, “we apply the law as it exists at the time the motion is filed”), we apply the 2019 version of the statute in this appeal, but follow the parties’ lead in presuming this application to have no effect on the outcome of the case. 20220002-CA 10 2023 UT App 20 Myers v. Myers modification proceeding.” Williamson v. Williamson, 1999 UT App 219, ¶ 8 , 983 P.2d 1103 . ¶23 “Consideration of these factors is critical to achieving the purposes of alimony,” Paulsen v. Paulsen

2023“These factors apply not only to an initial award of alimony, but also to a redetermination of alimony during a event is a motion, “we apply the law as it exists at the time the motion is filed”), we apply the 2019 version of the statute in this appeal, but follow the parties’ lead in presuming this application to have no effect on the outcome of the case. 20220002-CA 10 2023 UT App 20 Myers v. Myers modification proceeding.” Williamson v. Williamson, 1999 UT App 219, ¶ 8 , 983 P.2d 1103 . ¶23 “Consideration of these factors is critical to achieving the purposes of alimony,” Paulsen v. Paulsen

12023–2023
Miner v. Miner green
utahctapp · 2021
2 sentences

2023“These factors apply not only to an initial award of alimony, but also to a redetermination of alimony during a event is a motion, “we apply the law as it exists at the time the motion is filed”), we apply the 2019 version of the statute in this appeal, but follow the parties’ lead in presuming this application to have no effect on the outcome of the case. 20220002-CA 10 2023 UT App 20 Myers v. Myers modification proceeding.” Williamson v. Williamson, 1999 UT App 219, ¶ 8 , 983 P.2d 1103 . ¶23 “Consideration of these factors is critical to achieving the purposes of alimony,” Paulsen v. Paulsen

2023“These factors apply not only to an initial award of alimony, but also to a redetermination of alimony during a event is a motion, “we apply the law as it exists at the time the motion is filed”), we apply the 2019 version of the statute in this appeal, but follow the parties’ lead in presuming this application to have no effect on the outcome of the case. 20220002-CA 10 2023 UT App 20 Myers v. Myers modification proceeding.” Williamson v. Williamson, 1999 UT App 219, ¶ 8 , 983 P.2d 1103 . ¶23 “Consideration of these factors is critical to achieving the purposes of alimony,” Paulsen v. Paulsen

12023–2023
Roberts v. Roberts green
utahctapp · 2014
2 sentences

2023Consequently, Kawasaki’s current claim to that effect, here on appeal, is not preserved for our review, and we do not discuss it further. 20210265-CA 6 2023 UT App 11 Wellman v. Kawasaki economic,” and “regardless of the payor spouse’s ability to pay more, the recipient spouse’s demonstrated need must constitute the maximum permissible alimony award.” Roberts v. Roberts, 2014 UT App 211, ¶ 14 , 335 P.3d 378 (quotation simplified). ¶13 In evaluating a party’s alimony claim, “courts must consider the statutory alimony factors,” which include “the financial condition and needs of the recipient sp

2023Consequently, Kawasaki’s current claim to that effect, here on appeal, is not preserved for our review, and we do not discuss it further. 20210265-CA 6 2023 UT App 11 Wellman v. Kawasaki economic,” and “regardless of the payor spouse’s ability to pay more, the recipient spouse’s demonstrated need must constitute the maximum permissible alimony award.” Roberts v. Roberts, 2014 UT App 211, ¶ 14 , 335 P.3d 378 (quotation simplified). ¶13 In evaluating a party’s alimony claim, “courts must consider the statutory alimony factors,” which include “the financial condition and needs of the recipient sp

12023–2023
Paulsen v. Paulsen green
utahctapp · 2018
2 sentences

2023“These factors apply not only to an initial award of alimony, but also to a redetermination of alimony during a event is a motion, “we apply the law as it exists at the time the motion is filed”), we apply the 2019 version of the statute in this appeal, but follow the parties’ lead in presuming this application to have no effect on the outcome of the case. 20220002-CA 10 2023 UT App 20 Myers v. Myers modification proceeding.” Williamson v. Williamson, 1999 UT App 219, ¶ 8 , 983 P.2d 1103 . ¶23 “Consideration of these factors is critical to achieving the purposes of alimony,” Paulsen v. Paulsen

2023“These factors apply not only to an initial award of alimony, but also to a redetermination of alimony during a event is a motion, “we apply the law as it exists at the time the motion is filed”), we apply the 2019 version of the statute in this appeal, but follow the parties’ lead in presuming this application to have no effect on the outcome of the case. 20220002-CA 10 2023 UT App 20 Myers v. Myers modification proceeding.” Williamson v. Williamson, 1999 UT App 219, ¶ 8 , 983 P.2d 1103 . ¶23 “Consideration of these factors is critical to achieving the purposes of alimony,” Paulsen v. Paulsen

12023–2023
Fish v. Fish green
utahctapp · 2016
1 sentence

2023For example, a “court may impute income to a former spouse for purposes of calculating alimony after finding that the former spouse is voluntarily unemployed or voluntarily underemployed.” Fish, 2016 UT App 125, ¶ 15 .

12023–2023
Myers v. Myers green
utahctapp · 2023
1 sentence

2023“These factors apply not only to an initial award of alimony, but also to a redetermination of alimony during a event is a motion, “we apply the law as it exists at the time the motion is filed”), we apply the 2019 version of the statute in this appeal, but follow the parties’ lead in presuming this application to have no effect on the outcome of the case. 20220002-CA 10 2023 UT App 20 Myers v. Myers modification proceeding.” Williamson v. Williamson, 1999 UT App 219, ¶ 8 , 983 P.2d 1103 . ¶23 “Consideration of these factors is critical to achieving the purposes of alimony,” Paulsen v. Paulsen

12023–2023
Wellman v. Kawasaki green
utahctapp · 2023
1 sentence

2023Consequently, Kawasaki’s current claim to that effect, here on appeal, is not preserved for our review, and we do not discuss it further. 20210265-CA 6 2023 UT App 11 Wellman v. Kawasaki economic,” and “regardless of the payor spouse’s ability to pay more, the recipient spouse’s demonstrated need must constitute the maximum permissible alimony award.” Roberts v. Roberts, 2014 UT App 211, ¶ 14 , 335 P.3d 378 (quotation simplified). ¶13 In evaluating a party’s alimony claim, “courts must consider the statutory alimony factors,” which include “the financial condition and needs of the recipient sp

12023–2023

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UT 10 (2010–2023) MD 2 (2016–2016) SC 2 (2017–2019)

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