Midlife divorces bring unique challenges

Story and photo by DANIELLE MURPHY Monica never had to work during her 32 years of marriage. Then her husband told her he wanted a divorce and she suddenly found herself thrust into the workforce. Sometimes she wishes things had turned out differently. “When you are more than 50, you are thinking about retirement, not [...]

Overcoming: The story of a middle-aged divorcee

by DANIELLE MURPHY She always thought she would have a good marriage. She thought he was a good husband, a good father and a good provider. They had four children and nine grandchildren. But, 32 years after their blissful wedding day, it was over. Monica was in her 50s and had only lived in the [...]

One-stop shop for domestic violence victims

by DANIELLE MURPHY Traumatic experiences, such as domestic violence, can leave people feeling alone, lost and confused. Victims live in fear while grasping for a lifeline. When they figure out where to turn, they are forced to recount the horrors of their situation over and over again. Utah’s first, and only, Family Justice Center provides [...]

Victims of violence find refuge in county programs

by MADISON RICE “I love being able to help people. I get to level the playing field,” said Stewart Ralphs, executive director of the Legal Aid Society of Salt Lake. Ralphs said his nonprofit agency is committed to ensuring the safety of victims of domestic violence in Salt Lake City by offering low-cost legal representation. [...]