Can you settle financially before divorce?

Can you settle financially before divorce?

Property settlement can be undertaken at any time after parties separate. Since 1983, people haven’t had to wait to get divorced before having a property settlement. For married couples, there is a time limit on filing an application for property settlement or spousal maintenance.

How do you protect yourself when separating?

If you are considering a separation for more than a few months, you need to:Get up to speed on marital finances. Obtain credit cards in your own name. Close all joint credit card accounts. Consult a divorce attorney and draw up a legally binding separation agreement.

Who gets the house in a divorce in Utah?

One of the issues to be settled in a divorce is the division of property acquired during marriage. Utah law recognizes that both spouses contribute to the property acquired during the marriage, regardless of the income source.

How much does divorce cost in Utah?

The filing fee for a divorce in Utah is $318. That fee is paid directly to the Court when you file your divorce papers. Our fee for the Do-It-Yourself Divorce without minor children (for an action not involving custody of minor children) is $275.00.