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Online Divorce in Utah
For those seeking an inexpensive divorce in the state of Utah, online divorce can be an easy, affordable, and fast solution. Online divorce may be appropriate for couples who have an uncontested case.
The step-by-step process of preparing divorce documents at OnlineDivorce.com makes it easy for the client.
The site helps prepare all the necessary divorce forms and provides detailed written instructions on how to file for divorce in Utah.
Our divorce documents preparation service can be a perfect solution for those who want to have their divorce papers completed in a quick and stress-free fashion.
Utah has unique divorce forms and filing requirements, and our online system provides the exact forms necessary, along with instructions on how to file. We have helped thousands of people prepare their divorce documents for filing.
If the two spouses have an amicable agreement on the terms of the divorce, why should the process get drawn out, and why should money be spent on lawyers? Filing for divorce in Utah online is often cheaper, quicker and easier.
Online divorce is often a great option for those who want to save money and have the divorce finalized quickly to return to a normal life.
An increasing number of people are preparing documents for divorce online because it can be done in the comfort of one’s own home. Even for complex cases that involve children, property or other assets, the online route is possible.
The process at OnlineDivorce.com is 100% secure. We protect the client’s information, and nothing gets filed until the client personally submits the divorce papers to a court. Filing for divorce in Utah with the Onlinedivorce.com system can be a simple solution to a difficult situation.
Filing:
OnlineDivorce.com begins the divorce process by presenting a simple online questionnaire. It can be filled out alone or with the assistance of a spouse. A signature from the other spouse must be obtained, after which the divorce forms may be filed at the local court.
In Utah, this is typically done at the courthouse in the county where the client currently resides. If the petitioner is not currently a resident, but the defendant is, the documents should be filed in the county where the defendant resides.
The actual filing process is explained in the detailed court-filing instructions we provide with the completed divorce forms. Clients can also obtain assistance from their local courthouse by calling or stopping by.
If there are any issues with the documents after the initial filing, clients may need to follow up. OnlineDivorce.com helps the client make small adjustments to their forms, as requested by the court, at no additional charge. The goal of the service is always to minimize stress and hassle.
Residency:
Every state has specific requirements where divorcing couples must establish residency before filing for divorce. Utah is no exception.
If you wish to file for divorce in Utah, one of the spouses must have been a resident of Utah or have been serving in the armed forces in Utah for at least three months prior to filing. There is also a 30-day waiting period before the divorce will actually be granted.
There are many ways to prove that residency has been established. The easiest way is if one or both spouses have a valid and current Utah driver’s license, ID card, or voter’s registration card.
If this is not the case, it may be possible to establish residency by having someone who knows you or your spouse testify that you have lived in the state for at least three months.
More information on this will be available as you work through the divorce process.
Valid grounds to get divorce in Utah
Grounds for an online divorce using OnlineDivorce.com are the same as they would be for any divorce within the State of Utah. Grounds are merely the reason for divorce, and the state must approve them.
Utah’s no-fault grounds for divorce include irreconcilable differences or living separate and apart for a minimum of three years without cohabitation under a judicial decree of separation.
The fault-based grounds for divorce in Utah include:
adultery;
impotence;
willful desertion for one year;
incurable insanity;
cruelty;
wilful neglect to provide for life necessities;
uncontrolled drunkenness;
conviction of a felony.
If there has been a child produced from the marriage, the divorce decree will not be finalized until both parents attend a mandatory parenting education course and present a certificate of completion to the court.
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Custody of the child in Utah
The Utah court system recognizes that in most cases, a child’s best interests are served if both parents are involved with their upbringing after a divorce.
When the parents craft an agreement regarding legal and physical responsibility, the court will usually accept it as long as the agreement appears to be in the child’s best interests.
Child custody, either joint or sole, is determined based on what is in the best interest of the child or children after considering the following factors:
Moral standards and past conduct of parents;
The welfare of the child or children;
Evidence of domestic violence;
Preference of the children;
The strength of bonds between a child and a parent;
Which of the parents is most likely to consider the best interest of the children and meet their developmental needs;
The parent’s inability to function as a parent because of substance abuse;
Which of the parents are most likely to allow for frequent and continuous contact with the other parent.
If there have been any allegations of child or spousal abuse by either parent, the court will order an investigation by the Division Of Child and Family Services of the Utah Department of Human Services.
Joint legal custody can be ordered if:
It is in the best interest of the child or children and
Both parents agree to the joint custody or
Both parents filed a parenting plan for joint custody.
The court will consider whether the proposed plan is based on the best interest of the child, including consideration of the following factors:
The physical, psychological, or emotional needs and development of the child will benefit;
The parents can give priority to the welfare of the child and reach shared decisions in the child’s best interest;
The parent will encourage and accept a positive relationship between the child and another parent;
Whether both of the parents were an active participant in raising a child before the divorce;
The geographical proximity of the parent’s homes;
The child’s wishes if the child is of sufficient age and maturity to share their own preference;
The maturity of the parents and their own willingness to protect the child from any conflict between the parents;
The ability of the parents to cooperate;
Any other relevant factors.
The court will not discriminate against a parent who has a disability when deciding on custody issues. The court may request that dispute resolution be attempted prior to enforcing or modifying custody terms.
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Rules for child support in Utah
Utah’s standard child support guidelines apply in almost all cases. Both spouses’ income and many of the child-related expenses are considered when calculating child support obligations.
In Utah, child support obligations will continue until the child reaches eighteen or graduates from high school or is emancipated. Child support is usually paid by wage assignment.
Either or both parents may be ordered to provide child support. Support may include medical and dental expenses as well as standard health insurance. The court sometimes also orders the non-custodial parent to assist with providing daycare and childcare expenses while the custodial parent is working or undergoing training.
Income withholding may be ordered to guarantee child support payments. There are official Child Support Guidelines that are presumed to be correct unless there is a reason that the amount would be unjust or grossly inappropriate under the circumstances.
Some of the factors for consideration in awarding support outside the guidelines include:
The standard of living of the parties;
The comparative wealth and income of the parties;
The parents’ abilities to earn;
The needs of the parents and the child;
The ages of the parents and the child; and
The responsibilities that the spouses may have for the support of others.
An official child support worksheet is contained in the statute. In addition, a financial verification form is required. [Utah Code Annotated; Sections 30-3-5, 30-3-5.1, and 78B-12-204, 78B-12-301].
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Property division in Utah
When a couple decides to divorce in Utah, they must split their property in a fair and agreeable manner.
When the couple agrees upon the split themselves, the court will usually go along with anything decided, assuming it is fair and in the best interests of any children involved in the divorce.
Utah is an “equitable distribution” state. This means that marital property, including items acquired jointly during the marriage, will be divided equitably between the two spouses by the court. Non-marital property that is commingled with marital property will also be divided.
There are no additional factors for consideration specified in the statute, even in the case of at-fault divorce. [Utah Code Annotated; Section 30-3-5]
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Rules for spousal support in Utah
Alimony, also known as spousal support, is sometimes ordered by the court to help one spouse live in a manner established during the marriage after the divorce.
Utah couples can decide alimony together before filing or leave this matter to the court's discretion.
The court may award rehabilitative (short-term) or more permanent alimony to either of the spouses in either lump-sum payments or as monthly/yearly payments or both.
In Utah, either spouse can be ordered to pay an equitable amount of alimony to the other. In ordering spousal support, the courts will abide by the following circumstances:
The overall financial condition and ongoing needs of the recipient spouse;
The recipient’s earning capacity and potential earning capacity and ability to produce income;
The ability that the paying spouse has to provide support;
The duration of the marriage;
The standard of living enjoyed by the couple at the time of separation;
Any marital fault such as adultery, abuse, or dissipation of marital finances;
If one spouse’s earning capacity or education was greatly enhanced by the other’s efforts;
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Whether the spouse has custody of the child or children;
Whether the spouse worked in a business operated by and/or owned by the other spouse;
Any other factors deemed relevant by the court.
As a general rule, the court does not award alimony for a period longer than the duration of the marriage. Alimony terminates when the recipient remarries or cohabitates with another person.
More information about alimony and other forms of support is available, if applicable, as you work through the process of filing your divorce on OnlineDivorce.com. [Utah Code Annotated; Sections 30-3-3 and 30-3-5]
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Mediation support in Utah
Divorce mediation can be an excellent option for some couples to ensure a case is resolved amicably. It can also be a requirement in some cases with contested issues regarding child custody or visitation.
In a pending divorce, either party can file a motion requesting mediation of disputed issues. The parties can choose to submit any or all issues to mediation before the initiation of the divorce. This allows the case to proceed in court on an uncontested basis.
For those seeking to prepare their divorce papers using OnlineDivorce.com, utilizing divorce mediation can be a great tool to smooth out disagreements and prevent the case from going to court. It can be the simplest way to assure a fast, easy and affordable online divorce.
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Divorce Forms in Utah
Utah forms produced by OnlineDivorce.com are court-approved divorce forms. We have automated the process of filling them out to simplify matters and avoid any difficulties that may occur with filling out paperwork alone. By utilizing OnlineDivorce.com, clients can streamline the process of preparing divorce documents to help both parties move forward with their lives.
How to file for divorce in Utah
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Meet residency requirements. To file for divorce in Utah, the spouses must meet the state's residency requirements. In particular, either spouse must have resided in Utah and live in the specific county where the case is filed for at least three months before filing the petition.
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Prepare all the required paperwork. The spouse starting the dissolution case (the plaintiff) has to select and fill out the initial divorce forms, including the Verified Petition for Divorce, Summons, Courts Cover Sheet for Civil Actions, Decree of Divorce, and other papers, which may depend on the couple's unique circumstances.
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File for divorce with the relevant court. The plaintiff must file the completed divorce forms with the District Court in the county where either party has resided for at least three months. A filing fee is charged at the moment of filing, and the divorce case officially starts.
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Serve divorce documents on the defendant. The plaintiff must deliver copies of the Divorce Petition and Summons to their spouse no later than 120 days after filing for divorce. In Utah, serving divorce papers is allowed in the following ways:
- Through the sheriff's department or a private process server;
- By a constable, US Marshal, or any adult who is not a party to the case;
- Via certified US mail with a return receipt requested.
Whether the service of process is in person or by mail, the defendant's signature is required as proof that the divorce papers were received.
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Finalize a divorce. After the mandatory 30-day waiting period expires, the spouses can submit the rest of the divorce forms and their Settlement Agreement for court approval. Most uncontested divorce cases can be finalized without a court hearing if the judge finds the couple's agreement fair and reasonable.
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Filing fees for divorce in Utah
When an individual files divorce papers, the court will charge filing fees that may vary by county. These costs are in addition to the cost of using OnlineDivorce.com. Clients must check with their local courthouse to determine the exact amount.
How long it will take
Use of the OnlineDivorce.com service usually takes between 30 minutes and two hours or more, depending on the complexity of the case. Clients start by filling out a questionnaire and can either complete it in one sitting or save their progress and complete it at a later date.
Once the documents have been completed, they need to be filed with the other spouse’s signature. More information regarding the finalization of the divorce case is provided once the paperwork has been completed and submitted to the court.
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Here is how OnlineDivorce.com makes completing divorce papers easier:
We provide the full divorce packet required by the local court - clients do not need to drive to their local courthouse to get the blank forms or search for the right divorce forms online. In rare cases, local county forms can vary in color, paper material, size, or bar code, so they may need to be obtained directly from the county clerk's office.
We complete the necessary forms for clients based on their answers given in a simple guided online interview - clients do not need to understand family law or read through complicated instructions to figure out how to fill out the forms themselves.
We give detailed, easy to follow step-by-step instructions for filing a divorce with the court - so the client knows exactly what to do to get his/her divorce finalized.
We provide unlimited technical support - if a client needs assistance through the online process, he/she can always reach out to us via phone, email, or live chat, and we'll do our best to help.
We save our clients time and money - if divorcing spouses agree regarding the terms of their divorce, they typically don’t have to pay thousands to a lawyer to handle their divorce forms and don't need to spend hours trying to do it all by themselves.
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Sample Documents by State
Please note that your final forms, documents and
filings may be different depending on your state.
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Please note that although you are currently not in agreement with your spouse regarding your divorce,
you will need to agree before you get your divorce paperwork. Our guided process is designed
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