Divorce In Utah

The following page is a resource on Utah divorce law to enable you to find out what your rights are and how various issues are determined in a divorce. You can also find experience divorce lawyers and mediators to help with your case. There are divorce papers and online divorce services, plus child support information if you have minor children. You can also find various other support services to help you get through your divorce.

DIVORCE LAWYERS AND FIRMS

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DIVORCE MEDIATION

The Divorce Mediation Institute of UT
43 West 9000 South, Suite A
Sandy, Utah 84070
Toll Free: 866-932-4733
Local: 801-984-9996

Mediation is a cheaper way to resolve your divorce issues than going through the adversarial process. Through mediation, we will help you reach a resolution of your divorce issues and then prepare well written memorandum of understanding.

DO IT YOURSELF DIVORCE OPTIONS

Divorce & Separation Forms - US Legal offers divorce packages and separation agreements that you can download onto your computer. These forms are specific to Ohio and are only available for uncontested divorces.

Online Divorce - Have all of your documents completed for you without a lawyer! This service helps you easily prepare your uncontested divorce papers online by walking you through a series of questions. The final papers are accurate and up-to-date and you will receive detailed instruction on how to file your papers with the court system. You'll also be able to get free access to a large number of downloadable books (worth more than $750) that discuss all the issues that come up in a divorce. Plus, they offer "Real Person" customer support by phone & e-mail. Start your Utah divorce today.

QDRO Preparation - This service by QdroDesk is for individuals and lawyers alike, offering the ability to prepare a Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO) for the division of retirement accounts.

DIVORCE AND PARENTING SERVICES

Divorce Orientation and Education for Parents
Parents of minor children who are separating or getting a divorce are required to attend a mandatory parenting class on the effects of divorce and separation on children. You can find out more about locations, dates, and class fees by clicking on the link above. This will take you to the UT State Courts site.

We also have a separate page that lists a variety of divorce and parenting resources, including education to help parents keep kids out of the middle of divorce, Christian legal alternatives to help couples structure a settlement agreement without the hassle and cost of having to go to court, and resources to help you locate a qualified divorce attorney or mediator. Check out these Parenting & Divorce Resources.

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BACKGROUND CHECKS

DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS

Salt Lake City Divorce Support Groups

You can look up other local divorce groups in your area. In addition to DivorceCare, there are groups for adults, children, and those supporting survivors of domestic abuse.

DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES

Domestic Violence Crisis and Support Services
Shelters and Hotlines (PDF)
UT Domestic Violence Council

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UTAH DIVORCE LAWS

General Information from the UT State Courts
Divorce Statutes - UT Code -- Title 30 -- Chapter 03 -- Divorce

Specific Sections of the UT code:
Premarital agreements: [30-8-4]
Grounds for annulment [30-1-17.1]
Legal separation [30-4-3]
Residency requirements to file for a divorce: [30-3-1]
Grounds for a divorce: [30-3-1]
Equitable distribution of martial property: [30-3-5]
Factors in determining alimony / spousal maintenance [30-3-5]
Name change / restoration of maiden name [40-1-1]
Mandatory education classes for parents of minor children [30-3-4]
Child custody determinations [30-3-10]
Parenting plan provisions [30-3-10.9]
Health care provisions for minor children [30-3-5]
Income withholding for child support [30-3-5.1]
UT Child Support Act [78B-12]