Some of it you agree on.
Let's talk about the rest.
A neutral divvi mediator works with both of you on only what is still open. What you already agree on stays agreed, and a judge never has to decide it for you.
$1,500 per spouse ($3,000 if one of you pays it all), with your Utah filing documents included.
Book a free 15-minute call →By phone, one-on-one. No cost, no sales pitch, and your spouse isn't told about it.
Who you'll talk to
Divorce is already hard. The process of getting through it shouldn't make it harder.
I built divvi as the thing I wish I had when I went through my divorce.
What $1,500 per spouse includes
divvi Mediate is $3,000 for the couple. Court filing fees are separate and paid to the court. You send your own filing and remain the filer of record. divvi Mediate Pro ($5,000) adds a Certified Divorce Financial Analyst; see pricing.
How it works here
One-on-one, by phone. You tell us what's actually going on, and we tell you honestly whether mediation fits. Your spouse isn't on this call and isn't told about it.
If you go ahead, you both join the case. One of you pays the whole package or you each pay half, then you choose your mediator and a time you can both attend.
You work through the open questions with a neutral mediator. Nobody takes a side. Nothing is binding until you both agree to it in writing.
What the two of you settle on flows straight into your divorce paperwork. No retyping it, and no second fee to write it down.
What a mediator does not do
Paying for it
What if my spouse will not pay half?
Either of you can pay the whole $3,000, or you can split it so each pays $1,500. If you pay your half and your spouse does not, you can pay the rest yourself at any time. Preparation opens on the first payment; the mediator's calendar opens once the package is paid in full.
Is it online or in person?
Sessions are usually by video, so neither of you has to travel or sit in the same room. If video will not work for you, say so on the call.
What if we need more time?
divvi Mediate has no additional-hour charge. You book sessions of 2, 3 or 4 hours as your case needs them.
How does divorce mediation work in Utah?
A qualified mediator meets with both spouses, usually by video, and helps them work through the open terms: custody, parent-time, support, property, and debts. The mediator does not take a side and does not decide anything. Nothing is binding until you both agree to it in writing, and mediation may end without an agreement. When you reach agreement, your mediation ends with your documents drafted, ready for you both to review. You file the final papers yourself. divvi is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
Is mediation required in a Utah divorce?
Usually only once an answer is filed. Utah Code § 81-4-403 refers the remaining contested issues to mediation when a spouse files an answer, and the parties usually must attend at least one session before the case can move forward. Either party can ask the court to excuse mediation. If you both agree and sign a stipulation, no answer is filed and the requirement does not apply. Attending is the requirement, not reaching a settlement. divvi is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
Can one mediator help both spouses in a Utah divorce?
Yes. One qualified mediator working with both spouses is what mediation is. A mediator is a neutral and does not represent either spouse, so the same person can help both of you. A mediator does not decide the case and cannot give either of you legal advice. divvi is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
How much does divorce mediation cost in Utah?
divvi Mediate is $3,000 and divvi Mediate Pro is $5,000, total for the couple. What each package includes is on the pricing page. divvi is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
Those figures are the current packages. They are also listed on the pricing page.
What mediation actually is
A neutral person sits between you and helps the two of you reach an agreement you both sign. They don't decide anything, they don't take a side, and they don't report to the court on who was more reasonable.
That is the whole of it. It is less formal than people expect and far less adversarial than a hearing: no testimony, no cross-examination, no ruling. Most couples who mediate never see the inside of a courtroom.
When it works, and when it doesn't
If you're in the right-hand column, say so on the call and we will tell you plainly that mediation isn't your next step, and point you at what is. We would rather lose the booking than put someone in a room they shouldn't be in.
What the 15 minutes are for
You talk, we listen, and then we tell you what we think. That's it. There is no script, nothing to prepare, and nothing you have to decide at the end of it.
Useful things to have in your head: roughly what you disagree about, whether there are children, whether there's a house, and how the last conversation with your spouse went. If you don't know any of that yet, come anyway. That's a common place to be starting from.
Not sure it's for you?
That's exactly what the call is for. Fifteen minutes, and you'll know.
Book a free 15-minute call →divvi is a private company, not a law firm, and doesn't provide legal advice. A mediator is not your attorney. We're not affiliated with the Utah State Courts or any government agency. Utah court forms are free at utcourts.gov.
Frequently asked questions
How does divorce mediation work in Utah?
A qualified mediator meets with both spouses, usually by video, and helps them work through the open terms: custody, parent-time, support, property, and debts. The mediator does not take a side and does not decide anything. Nothing is binding until you both agree to it in writing, and mediation may end without an agreement. When you reach agreement, your mediation ends with your documents drafted, ready for you both to review. You file the final papers yourself. divvi is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
What is divorce mediation?
A neutral person sits between you and helps the two of you reach an agreement you both sign. They don't decide anything, they don't take a side, and they don't report to the court on who was more reasonable. It is less formal than people expect and far less adversarial than a hearing, no testimony, no cross-examination, no ruling.
Do we need a mediator if we already agree on everything?
No. If the two of you genuinely agree on all of it, the house, the debts, the parenting schedule, support, there is nothing left to negotiate and a mediator is money you do not need to spend. What you still need is the paperwork: Utah requires a particular set of documents, filed in a particular order, plus a decree a judge will sign. divvi's uncontested divorce wizard is free and does that part. Mediation is for what you cannot agree on, and if that list is empty you can skip it. Two things are worth checking before you decide the list really is empty: whether you have each actually seen the other's income and account balances, and whether you have written down what happens to any retirement account. Those are the two places couples find a disagreement they did not know they had.
Can one mediator help both spouses in a Utah divorce?
Yes. One qualified mediator working with both spouses is what mediation is. A mediator is a neutral and does not represent either spouse, so the same person can help both of you. A mediator does not decide the case and cannot give either of you legal advice. divvi is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
Is a mediator a lawyer?
Not necessarily, and either way a mediator does not represent you. They are a neutral who helps the two of you reach your own agreement. They cannot give you legal advice and they will not tell you what a judge would do. If you want someone in your corner, that is a lawyer, and mediation does not stop you having one.
Do we have to be in the same room?
No. Sessions run on video, and the mediator can put you in separate rooms and carry proposals between you if being face to face isn't workable. Plenty of couples never see each other.
When is mediation the wrong choice?
When there has been abuse or you are afraid of your spouse, when one of you is hiding money, when one of you will not participate at all, or when there is an active protective order. Say so on the call and we will tell you plainly that mediation is not your next step, and point you at what is.
Is what we say in mediation private?
Largely, yes, Utah treats mediation communications as confidential, which is what lets people say what they actually think. Bring the specifics to the call and we will be precise about the limits.
Is mediation required in a Utah divorce?
Usually only once an answer is filed. Utah Code § 81-4-403 refers the remaining contested issues to mediation when a spouse files an answer, and the parties usually must attend at least one session before the case can move forward. Either party can ask the court to excuse mediation. If you both agree and sign a stipulation, no answer is filed and the requirement does not apply. Attending is the requirement, not reaching a settlement. divvi is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
How much does divorce mediation cost in Utah?
divvi Mediate is $3,000 and divvi Mediate Pro is $5,000, total for the couple. What each package includes is on the pricing page. divvi is not a law firm and this is not legal advice.
What happens after mediation?
The agreements you reach are written up and folded into your divorce or modification documents, which divvi generates for you, so mediation moves your case toward finalization rather than being a separate errand.
What if mediation doesn't work?
Then you have lost a few hours and learned exactly where you disagree, which is not nothing. Your documents and everything you have entered stay yours either way.