Mediation
A qualified mediator sits down with both of you — for as long as your case needs, in sessions of 2, 3 or 4 hours — and works through what you haven’t been able to settle. Whatever you agree on, divvi turns into documents designed for filing. It’s a calmer, lower-conflict way through the things you haven’t settled yet — and a plan you both had a hand in.
divvi Mediate is divvi's divorce mediation service for Utah couples who disagree about some or all of their divorce — the children, support, the house, retirement or debts. divvi Mediate costs $3,000 for the couple ($1,500 each or $3,000) and includes mediation with a qualified mediator for as long as your case needs, in sessions of 2, 3 or 4 hours, with no additional-hour charge. divvi Mediate Pro costs $5,000 ($2,500 each or $5,000) and adds up to 3 hours with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst before mediation, the Premium Parenting Plan, and a case manager. Your case manager prepares your initial filing packet and sends it to you, and you file it with the court yourself. You also send the final pleadings yourself. divvi does not file, submit, or transmit anything to a court. How it works: you each complete a private divviResolve position assessment; you choose your mediator and book sessions; the mediator works through each open issue with you both; and divvi turns what you agree into court documents you both sign, checked by divviReview before you file. How long it takes depends on how many issues are open — you book as many sessions as it takes. After you file, Utah requires a 30-day wait before a decree can be entered unless the court finds extraordinary circumstances (Utah Code § 81-4-402(3)(a)). divvi is not a law firm, and a mediator does not give either of you legal advice.
What’s included
The asset guide is a suggestion, not a requirement — either package is open to any couple.
divvi Mediate is $3,000 — mediation with a qualified mediator for as long as your case needs, in sessions of 2, 3 or 4 hours, with no additional-hour charge ($1,500 each or $3,000). divvi Mediate Pro is $5,000 ($2,500 each or $5,000) and adds up to 3 hours with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and the Premium Parenting Plan. Your case manager prepares your initial filing packet and sends it to you, and you file it with the court yourself. You also send the final pleadings yourself. divvi does not file, submit, or transmit anything to a court.
What does a divorce mediator actually do?
Not a judge. Not an attorney. A neutral person who helps you agree. Mediation is the fastest path from disagreement to an agreement the court will honor — without a judge deciding your life for you.
When do you need a live mediator?
Five situations where a live mediator wins.
Book to decree in four steps.
The right mediator for your case.
Not every dispute needs the same kind of mediator. divvi’s network covers every specialization.
divviResolve or divviMediate — which one do we need?
Two tools, one continuum. Most couples start with Resolve. Some graduate to Mediate. Either way, you’re moving toward resolution — not toward a courtroom.
“A good mediator doesn’t impose an answer. They create the conditions where two people can find one themselves.”
Why divviMediate exists
What people ask about mediation.
Is mediation required in a Utah divorce?
In Utah, mediation isn’t optional.
Mandatory, not discretionary. Once an answer is filed in response to a divorce petition, all remaining contested issues are referred to mediation, and the parties must attend at least one session before the case proceeds. Costs are normally split equally, and the mediator must be court-qualified.
This is the one people are surprised by: if your spouse files an answer, Utah does not let you go straight to a judge. You and your spouse have to sit down with a court-qualified mediator for at least one session first, and you normally split the cost. You can ask to be excused for good cause — through the court, through the ADR Office's Motion to Excuse Mediation, or from a qualified mediator — and domestic violence is a recognized reason to ask. Because you have to do it anyway, doing it early is what keeps the bill down.
Utah Code § 81-4-403 — read it on le.utah.gov ↗General legal information, not legal advice. divvi is not a law firm.
Ready to start?
Create your case and divvi handles the rest — matching your mediator, the prep materials, the session, and your agreement documents. Times are scheduled with your mediator once you’re matched.
divvi Mediate $3,000 · divvi Mediate Pro $5,000 · no additional-hour charge · Qualified · divvi is not a law firm
Everything you need to decide.
This is for you if…
- You've tried to work it out and want a neutral professional to run the conversation
- Your county requires mediation before a contested hearing
- You want to work through it directly rather than through letters
- You want a human, not software, at the table
This isn't for you if…
- You already agree — you don't need a mediator, and uncontested is free
- Only one of you is willing to attend; mediation requires both
- You need someone to advocate for you — that's an attorney, not a mediator
How it works
- Both of you prepareA private intake for each side, plus divviResolve — included at no separate cost — so your first hour starts with the facts already on the table.
- As much mediation as it takesBook sessions of 2, 3 or 4 hours, as many as your case needs — no hour count to watch. Scheduled around both calendars.
- Meet onlineStructured and neutral, built to get both sides to a signed agreement.
- Sign and fileThe agreement flows into your documents, ready for you to file with a step-by-step guide — or, in divvi Mediate Pro, with divviFile: Your case manager prepares your initial filing packet and sends it to you, and you file it with the court yourself. You also send the final pleadings yourself. divvi does not file, submit, or transmit anything to a court.
How long it takes
Most first meetings are scheduled within one to two weeks.
What it costs
$3,000 or $5,000
divvi Mediate is $3,000 — mediation with a qualified mediator for as long as your case needs, in sessions of 2, 3 or 4 hours, with no additional-hour charge ($1,500 each or $3,000). divvi Mediate Pro is $5,000 ($2,500 each or $5,000) and adds up to 3 hours with a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst and the Premium Parenting Plan. Your case manager prepares your initial filing packet and sends it to you, and you file it with the court yourself. You also send the final pleadings yourself. divvi does not file, submit, or transmit anything to a court. AI negotiation (Divvi Resolve) is included free with contested divorce. Court filing fees are separate. Modification mediation is a separate process.
What happens when you click
Create your account to begin. You'll invite your spouse to join your case, and each of you will complete a private intake form. Once both forms are complete, you'll be able to schedule your first mediation session.
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