Map out your monthly income, divorce-related payments, and living expenses to see what your financial life looks like after the divorce is final. Child support follows Utah's guidelines under Utah Code § 81-6-202; a court can order a different amount only if it finds the guideline figure unjust, inappropriate, or not in the child's best interest.
Your income and expenses change a lot after divorce, one household becomes two, support may be paid or received, and costs like housing and insurance shift. A realistic budget helps you avoid falling short in the first year.
Yes. Enter support you'll receive as income and support you'll pay as an expense. Because support can change over time, it's smart to also sketch a budget without it as a backup.
Common blind spots include your own health insurance after leaving a spouse's plan, higher per-person housing costs, new solo utility and subscription bills, and the cost of refinancing or transferring assets ordered in the decree.