Utah divorce costs range from under $500 (simple, uncontested, no children) to $30,000+ (contested with business and custody disputes). See where yours likely falls.
Filing fees and courthouse requirements vary by county.
It depends almost entirely on whether it's contested. An uncontested divorce where both spouses agree can cost little more than the court filing fee, while a contested divorce with attorneys can run from several thousand to well over $30,000. divvi's uncontested document preparation is free — you pay only the court's filing fee.
The Utah district court charges a $325 filing fee, paid when you file your petition. If you can't afford it, you can ask the court to waive the fee by filing a Motion to Waive Fees.
An uncontested divorce — where you and your spouse agree on the major issues — is by far the least expensive path, because you avoid the attorney's fees that drive up contested cases. Preparing your documents with divvi's wizard is free, so your main cost is the court filing fee.
No. Utah allows you to represent yourself, and many people file an uncontested divorce without an attorney. If your case involves significant assets, a business, or serious disagreement, it's worth at least a consultation.
Utah has a mandatory 30-day waiting period from the date you file. After you submit your final packet, a judge has up to 60 days to review and sign the decree, so most uncontested divorces finalize within about 30 to 90 days.