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Divorce in Utah: forms, cost, and how to file

A plain-English overview of getting an uncontested divorce in Utah — the residency rule, the no-fault ground, the filing fee, and the official forms — from LawCat, a free service built by attorneys.

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Utah divorce at a glance

Residency requirement
3 months in a single Utah county (either spouse).
No-fault ground
Irreconcilable differences. 30-day waiting period between filing and final decree (waivable for extraordinary circumstances). Residency: either spouse resident of a single Utah county for 3+ months before filing. Mandatory divorce orientation + parenting…
Filing fee
$325 (Utah Code 78A-2-301) + $20 MyPaperwork prep fee. Fee waiver: Motion to Waive Fees (impecuniosity).
Child support
Income shares model (Utah Code Title 78B Ch. 12); official child support calculator on utcourts.gov; worksheets generated within OCAP/MyPaperwork interview flow.
E-filing (self-represented)
Statewide e-filing available to self-represented litigants (efile.utcourts.gov / MyCase); MyPaperwork output feeds electronic filing. Same-day processing for online filings.
County differences
Low — statewide district courts, statewide MyPaperwork output; no county supplemental forms identified.
Official statewide forms
Effectively yes but locked inside a guided interview: Utah's official divorce documents (petition, stipulation, decree, etc.) are produced through MyPaperwork (successor to OCAP, transitioned 2026). The courts do NOT…

Official source: Utah court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.

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Utah divorce FAQ

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Utah?

No. Utah allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Utah divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.

How long do I have to live in Utah to file for divorce?

3 months in a single Utah county (either spouse).

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Utah?

$325 (Utah Code 78A-2-301) + $20 MyPaperwork prep fee. Fee waiver: Motion to Waive Fees (impecuniosity). With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.

This page is general information about Utah’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.