Utah Divorce Guidelines
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Utah Residency Requirements
When filing for divorce in Utah, either party must have been a resident
of both the state and of the county where the divorce is filed
for at least three months.
Grounds
Utah’s no-fault grounds for divorce are irreconcilable
differences of the marriage, or living separate and apart for
three years, without cohabitation, under a judicial decree
of separation.
Some of Utah’s fault-based grounds for divorce include,
but are not limited to, adultery, conviction of a felony, impotence,
willful desertion for one year and drunkenness.
If the parties have produced a child from the marriage, the
divorce decree may not be granted until both parents have attended
a mandatory parenting education course and are able to present
the certificate of completion of this course to the court.
Child Custody
If the court determines that it is acting in the best interests
of the child, it may order joint legal custody. Either both
parents will agree to an order of joint legal custody or both
parents will be deemed capable of implementing joint legal
custody. Although joint legal custody does not usually mean
that the children will share their time equally between the
parties, it affords each parent the right to be involved in
the important decisions regarding the children’s upbringing.
Child Support
Utah’s child support guidelines apply in virtually every
case, unless special circumstances are present. Both parties’ gross
incomes and certain child related expenses are taken into consideration
when calculating the child support obligation. The child support
payments will continue until the child reaches eighteen years
of age, and may extend through the child’s secondary
education.
Mediation
In Utah, the parties will be asked to choose from a list
of mediators which the court will provide in all cases where
there are contested issues regarding child custody or visitation.
In a pending divorce, either party may file a motion requesting
mediation of the disputed issues. The parties may choose to
submit any or all of their issues to mediation prior to the
initiation of divorce proceedings. This will enable the case
to proceed in court on an uncontested basis.
Filing Fees
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This cost may vary by county. Please check with your local
courthouse to determine the exact amount.
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