How much does an uncontested divorce cost in Utah?

How much does an uncontested 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.

How long does an uncontested divorce take in Utah?

Uncontested divorces, or divorces where spouses agree on all of the final terms they wish to be included in their divorce, can resolve within 30 days, but more typically are finalized between 60-90 days.

Is it illegal to cheat on your spouse in Utah?

In Utah, adultery is defined as a married person having sexual intercourse voluntarily with someone other than that person’s spouse. Adultery is taken very seriously under Utah law and is a misdemeanor criminal offense.

What is a fair amount of alimony?

Under the formula, alimony is set at 30 percent of the higher-earning spouse’s income, minus 20 percent of the lower-earning spouse’s, as long as the recipient doesn’t end up with more than 40 percent of the couple’s combined income.

Can I file for divorce online in Utah?

Yes. The Utah Courts have put the forms on their Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP) (www.utcourts.gov/ocap). After you add all the needed information, this program will prepare all the paperwork needed to file a divorce.

How is property divided in a divorce in Utah?

How property is divided in a divorce. Utah law requires an equitable division of marital property. Equitable means fair, which is not necessarily equal. For long-term marriages, equitable may mean a 50-50 split, or the court may decide that it is fair to give one party more or less than 50% of the property.