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An uncontested Utah divorce is two packets of paperwork with a required wait in between, and it is free with divvi. If you don't agree on everything yet, mediation is what gets you there. Either way, this is what happens, in order, and what each step costs.

Find out which path is yours

Ten questions. Tells you whether you're looking at the free path, mediation, or something that needs a lawyer.

Which path is mine?

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The free uncontested path

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Mediation & guided negotiation

7

Timeline & what happens when

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If you have kids

6

The house, the money, the retirement

8

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Frequently asked questions

What are the steps of a divorce in Utah?

File a petition with the district court in your county, serve your spouse or have them sign an Acceptance of Service, exchange financial disclosures, reach agreement on property, support, and custody, wait out the mandatory 30-day period, and submit the final packet for a judge to sign.

How much does it cost to get divorced in Utah?

The court charges $358 to open a case — a $350 filing fee plus an $8 vital statistics surcharge — and it is the same in every county. Preparing the documents with divvi is free. Costs beyond that are optional: mediation, a home valuation, or a QDRO for splitting retirement.

Do I have to go to court for a divorce in Utah?

Usually not, if the divorce is uncontested. Most uncontested Utah divorces are finalised on the papers, with a judge signing the decree without a hearing. Contested cases involve hearings, which is the main reason they cost more and take longer.

What happens after the judge signs the decree?

The decree is enforceable immediately, and a set of deadlines starts: health insurance changes, retirement accounts split by QDRO, deeds transferred, beneficiaries updated, and any name change filed. Those are separate steps from the divorce itself and each has its own process.

Do both spouses need a lawyer in Utah?

No. Utah allows you to represent yourself, which is called filing pro se, and it is common for uncontested divorces. divvi prepares every court-required document from your answers; you file them yourself.