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SimpleEnding helps educate, empower, and elevate couples during a sensitive time by ensuring their divorce documents are clear, accurate, and enforceable according to law.
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You will complete a guided questionnaire that gathers information relevant to your divorce. You will also receive educational information to help you to make informed decisions.
Once you have completed the questionnaire, it will be sent to your spouse for collaboration. They will be able to determine the position on the proposed terms of the divorce. You and your spouse will collaborate to make sure you are both in agreement on the terms of your divorce.
With your documents you will receive detailed instructions on how to complete the divorce process. Once the documents have been filed you simply wait for the court to review the case filed and sign the final orders.
Your responsibilities include the filing of documents and paying court fees.
You will complete a guided questionnaire that gathers information relevant to your divorce. You will also receive educational information to help you to make informed decisions.
Once you have reviewed the responses and information in the questionnaire and made the final payment, SimpleEnding will deliver a Stipulation and Settlement Agreement for your review and approval. Once you have approved and signed the agreement, the remaining documents needed to finalize the divorce will be made available to download.
Your responsibilities include the filing of documents and paying court fees.
You will complete a guided questionnaire that gathers information relevant to your divorce. You will also receive educational information to help you to make informed decisions.
Once you have completed the questionnaire, it will be sent to your spouse for collaboration. They will be able to determine the position on the proposed terms of the divorce. You and your spouse will collaborate to make sure you are both in agreement on the terms of your divorce.
Your responsibilities include the filing of documents and paying court fees.
You will complete a guided questionnaire that gathers information relevant to your divorce. You will also receive educational information to help you to make informed decisions.
Once you have reviewed the responses and information in the questionnaire and made the final payment, SimpleEnding will deliver a Stipulation and Settlement Agreement for your review and approval. Once you have approved and signed the agreement, the remaining documents needed to finalize the divorce will be made available to download.
Your responsibilities include the filing of documents and paying court fees.
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Online Divorce in Utah: What You Need to Know
Utah is one of the more manageable states for uncontested divorce. If you and your spouse can agree on the terms, the process does not have to be expensive, drawn out, or emotionally painful. For the court’s own step-by-step guide, see the Utah State Courts divorce self-help page. SimpleEnding’s $99 online divorce is built specifically for Utah couples who are ready to move forward without a courtroom battle.
Utah Residency Requirements
To file for divorce in Utah, you or your spouse must have lived in the Utah county where you file for at least 90 days before filing (Utah Code 81-4-402). Members of the armed forces stationed in Utah under military orders for at least 90 days also qualify. This is one of the shortest residency requirements in the country, making Utah relatively accessible for couples who have recently moved. If you do not yet meet the requirement, you can prepare your documents now and file as soon as you qualify. Read about how to keep your divorce process as fast and simple as possible.
The 30-Day Waiting Period
A Utah court cannot enter a divorce decree until 30 days after the petition is filed, and the waiting period is the same whether or not you have children (Utah Code 81-4-402). A judge can shorten it only when extraordinary circumstances exist, using the court’s Motion to Waive Divorce Waiting Period. If you have minor children, both parents must also finish the Divorce Orientation course and the Divorce Education for Parents course, so those cases often take longer in practice. During the waiting period, you can finalize your agreement, complete your paperwork, and be ready to submit your final decree as soon as the court allows.
Utah Divorce Court Costs
These are the court-side costs of a Utah divorce, separate from SimpleEnding’s $99 flat fee:
- Filing fee: $350 to file a Petition for Divorce (Utah Code 78A-2-301). If your spouse files a counter-petition, that filing costs $130. A simple answer has no fee.
- Divorce Orientation course: $30 per person, required for parents of minor children (Utah Code 81-4-105).
- Divorce Education for Parents course: $35 per person, required when custody and parent-time are decided (Utah Code 81-9-103).
- Can’t afford the fees? You can file a Motion to Waive Fees. The Utah State Courts fee waiver page explains how.
See the full breakdown in our guide to the cost of divorce in Utah.
Equitable Distribution: How Utah Divides Property
Utah is an equitable distribution state, which means marital property is divided fairly but not necessarily equally. Courts consider factors like the length of the marriage, each spouse’s financial situation and earning capacity, contributions each spouse made to the household, and the standard of living during the marriage. Separate property, including assets owned before the marriage or received as a gift or inheritance, is generally not subject to division.
When you and your spouse agree on how to divide your property and debts, the court will typically honor that agreement as long as it was reached without fraud or duress. Read about how debt is handled in divorce and the most common financial mistakes people make during divorce.
Child Custody in Utah: Legal Custody, Physical Custody and Parent-Time
Utah uses the term parent-time instead of visitation. Legal custody in Utah refers to decision-making authority over the child’s education, healthcare, and welfare. Physical custody determines where the child primarily lives. Utah courts generally prefer both parents to remain actively involved in a child’s life, and joint legal custody is common even when one parent has primary physical custody.
Utah has a statutory minimum parent-time schedule that applies unless both parents agree to something different or a court orders otherwise. The schedule specifies time during the school year, holiday alternation, and extended summer visits. If you and your spouse have agreed on a custody arrangement, SimpleEnding helps you document it in a court-ready parenting plan. Read about what courts mean by the best interests of the child standard.
Child Support in Utah
Utah uses an income shares model for child support, which factors in both parents’ incomes rather than just the paying parent’s. Support amounts are calculated using tables published by the Utah Legislature based on each parent’s adjusted gross income and the number of children. The calculation also adjusts based on how much time each parent spends with the child. Read about how child support and custody enforcement work in practice.
Alimony in Utah
Utah courts may award spousal support based on factors including the length of the marriage, each spouse’s earning capacity, the standard of living during the marriage, and whether one spouse left the workforce to care for children. Alimony in Utah is generally not awarded for a period longer than the length of the marriage. Couples can agree on their own alimony terms without court intervention, and those agreements are typically honored if they are fair. Read about what happens financially once your divorce is finalized.
Utah Divorce Guides
Each step of a Utah divorce has its own guide. Start with the one that matches your question:
- Uncontested divorce in Utah: how it works, how long it takes, and what it costs
- Cost of divorce in Utah: filing fees, class fees and service costs
- Utah divorce papers: the forms you file and what each one does
- Utah divorce residency requirement
- How to serve divorce papers in Utah
- Utah divorce laws
- Is Utah a no-fault divorce state?
- Is Utah a community property state?
- Do you need a lawyer to divorce in Utah?
- How online divorce works in Utah
- Utah divorce financial checklist
- Utah divorce records
Filing in a specific city? See our pages for Salt Lake City, Provo, Ogden, Sandy and St. George.
How SimpleEnding Works for Utah Divorces
SimpleEnding’s $99 process guides Utah couples through plain-language questions about their marriage, children, assets, and debts. Based on those answers, it generates a complete set of Utah-compliant divorce documents ready to file with the district court, including the petition, final decree, parenting plan, and all required attachments. Documents are formatted to meet the requirements of Utah district courts. Most couples complete the online process in 30 to 45 minutes and receive a full filing package with step-by-step court submission instructions. Read about why SimpleEnding beats generic DIY divorce platforms.
Is SimpleEnding Right for Your Utah Divorce?
SimpleEnding works best for Utah couples who:
- Have agreed, or can agree, on all major terms including property, custody, and support
- Are not dealing with highly disputed assets, hidden accounts, or complex business ownership
- Want legally sound, court-ready documents without paying full attorney fees for paperwork preparation
If your situation involves domestic violence, significant disagreement, or complex financial circumstances, a Utah family law attorney can protect your interests in ways a document preparation service cannot. SimpleEnding can still help you understand the process and your options before you decide how to proceed.
What SimpleEnding Can and Cannot Handle
SimpleEnding prepares attorney-quality divorce documents for most uncontested Utah divorces, including military divorces, divorces with children, and divorces that divide retirement accounts. You answer plain-language questions about your marriage, children, property and support, and each section explains the Utah rules that apply so you can make informed decisions.
It is not the right tool for every case. If domestic violence or abuse is involved, talk to a Utah family law attorney or a victim advocate first, because SimpleEnding cannot protect you from a spouse who may react to a divorce petition with violence. SimpleEnding prepares no-fault divorces based on irreconcilable differences (Utah Code 81-4-405), so if you want to file on a fault ground such as adultery or cruel treatment, you will need another route. You also need to meet Utah’s 90-day county residency requirement before you file.
Last reviewed: September 23, 2026, by the SimpleEnding team. Sources: Utah Code Title 81 (divorce, custody and support), Utah Code 78A-2-301 (court fees), and the Utah State Courts divorce guide. SimpleEnding is not a law firm and does not give legal advice.
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Where and How to File Your Utah Divorce
Utah divorces are filed in the district court of the county where you meet residency: at least one spouse must have lived in that Utah county for at least 90 days before filing (Utah Code 81-4-402). Most of our couples file in Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, Washington, or Cache County, but SimpleEnding prepares documents formatted for any Utah district court.
The court’s filing fee is $350 (Utah Code 78A-2-301), paid directly to the court on top of your $99 SimpleEnding documents. If you can’t afford the fee, Utah lets you request a waiver by filing a Motion to Waive Fees. After filing, Utah requires a minimum 30-day waiting period before a judge can sign your decree, and that rule is the same whether or not you have children (Utah Code 81-4-402). Cases with minor children often take longer in practice because both parents must first finish the required courses.
If you have minor children, Utah also requires both parents to complete two short online courses before the divorce is finalized: a Divorce Orientation course (about $30 per person) and a Divorce Education course (about $35 per person). Your $99 package includes every court-ready document Utah requires — the Petition for Divorce, Final Decree, Findings of Fact, and, when children are involved, a Parenting Plan and Child Support Worksheets — plus step-by-step filing instructions for your county.
Utah Online Divorce: Frequently Asked Questions
How much does an online divorce cost in Utah?
SimpleEnding prepares your complete, court-ready Utah divorce documents for a flat $99. The only other cost is the district court’s filing fee of $350, which you pay directly to the court, or can ask the court to waive if you qualify.
Is an online divorce legal in Utah?
Yes. Utah courts accept properly completed divorce documents regardless of whether an attorney prepared them. SimpleEnding generates documents that meet Utah district court requirements, so your filing is treated exactly like any other uncontested divorce.
How long does a divorce take in Utah?
Utah requires a minimum 30-day waiting period after filing before a judge can sign the decree, whether or not you have children. Cases with minor children can take longer because both parents must first complete the required courses. Most couples complete SimpleEnding’s questionnaire in 30–45 minutes, so the timeline depends mainly on the court’s waiting period, not the paperwork.
Can I get a divorce in Utah without a lawyer?
Yes. If you and your spouse agree on the major terms, you can complete an uncontested Utah divorce without hiring an attorney. SimpleEnding guides you through the process and prepares the documents; you file them with your county district court.
What are the residency requirements to file for divorce in Utah?
At least one spouse must have lived in the Utah county where you file for at least 90 days before filing (Utah Code 81-4-402). If you don’t qualify yet, you can prepare your documents now and file as soon as you meet the requirement.
Do we have to take a divorce class in Utah?
If you have minor children, both parents must complete a Divorce Orientation course and a Divorce Education course before the divorce is finalized (about $65 per person combined). SimpleEnding tells you when and how to complete them.
Do we have to go to court?
In most uncontested Utah divorces you won’t need a contested hearing. Many Utah divorces can be finalized on the documents you submit; SimpleEnding’s filing instructions explain exactly what your county requires.
Utah Divorce Papers: The Forms You'll File
An uncontested Utah divorce runs on a specific set of court documents. SimpleEnding prepares every one of these Utah divorce papers for you, filled out correctly and ready to file:
- Petition for Divorce — the document that officially opens your case and states what you're asking the court to approve.
- Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law — the court's summary of the facts of your marriage and the legal basis for the divorce.
- Decree of Divorce — the final order the judge signs to end the marriage and lock in your agreed terms.
- Parenting Plan — required when you have minor children; sets out custody, parent-time, and decision-making.
- Child Support Worksheets — the state-mandated calculation of support, based on both parents' incomes and parent-time.
You don't need to know which form does what or where to find them — answer a few plain-English questions and SimpleEnding assembles your complete Utah divorce papers, ready to sign and submit to the court.
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How Much Does a Divorce Cost in Utah?
An uncontested divorce in Utah costs about $449 total with no children, or about $579 if you have minor children. SimpleEnding prepares your court-ready documents for a flat $99, the court charges about $350 to file, and parents of minor children complete required divorce classes for about $65 per person.
| SimpleEnding document preparation | $99 (flat) |
| Utah court filing fee | ~$350 |
| Divorce Orientation course (per parent, if minor children) | ~$30 |
| Divorce Education course (per parent, if minor children) | ~$35 |
| Total — no minor children | ~$449 |
| Total — with minor children (both parents' classes) | ~$579 |
