How to File for Divorce in Utah
Complete guide to Utah divorce process, forms, and requirements for 2025
Steps to File for Divorce in Utah
1
Meet Residency Requirements
One spouse must have been a Utah resident for at least 3 months before filing.
2
File the Petition
File a Petition for Divorce with the District Court. Utah allows no-fault (irreconcilable differences) or fault-based grounds.
3
Serve Your Spouse
Your spouse must be served with the petition. They have 21 days to respond (30 if outside Utah).
4
Complete Divorce Education
Complete mandatory divorce education course. Additional parenting course if minor children.
5
Complete Disclosures
Exchange financial declarations including property, debts, and income information.
6
Finalize After 90-Day Wait
Utah requires a 90-day waiting period from filing before divorce can be finalized.
Utah Divorce Requirements
Residency Requirement
3 Months
One spouse must have been a Utah resident for at least 3 months.
Waiting Period
90 Days
Utah requires a 90-day waiting period from filing before divorce can be finalized.
Filing Fees
$325
Filing fee is approximately $325. Fee waivers available for qualifying individuals.
Required Utah Divorce Forms
Petition for Divorce
Primary form to initiate divorce
Summons
Notice to respondent
Financial Declaration
Income and assets disclosure
Parenting Plan
Custody arrangement if applicable
Decree of Divorce
Final divorce judgment
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Utah
Uncontested Divorce
- Both spouses agree
- 90-day waiting period
- Use OCAP system
- Brief hearing
- Lower costs
- Faster process
Contested Divorce
- Spouses disagree
- Takes longer
- Discovery required
- Multiple hearings
- May need trial
- Higher costs
Important Things to Know
Utah requires completion of a divorce education course before finalizing. The OCAP system helps self-represented parties prepare their documents. Parents must also complete a parenting course.
Utah-Specific Considerations
- Utah is an equitable distribution state
- 90-day mandatory waiting period
- 3-month residency requirement
- Divorce education course required
- Online court assistance program (OCAP)
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