Utah Divorce Forms and Papers
Review the IMPORTANT Requirements for Filing For a Divorce in Utah
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Utah Divorce terms and procedures are unique, as are all state by state divorce procedures, so please be sure to review them prior to ordering your Divorce Forms
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If you meet the Utah State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
Utah Residency Requirements
The filing spouse must have been a resident of Utah and of the county where the divorce is filed for at least three months.
Grounds for Divorce In Utah
The no-fault grounds for divorce in Utah are:
- irreconcilable differences of the marriage;
- living separate and apart without cohabitation for three years under a judicial decree of separation (legal separation).
The following are some of the fault based grounds:
- adultery;
- conviction of a felony;
- impotence;
- willful desertion for one year;
- drunkenness;
- willful neglect.
If the petitioner and the respondent have a child or children, a decree of divorce may not be granted until both parties have attended the mandatory parenting education course and presented a certificate of completion to the court.
Utah Child Custody
The court may order joint legal custody if it determines that it is in the best interests of the child and (a) both parents agree to an order of joint legal custody; or (b) both parents appear capable of implementing joint legal custody. Joint legal custody affords each parent the right to be involved in the important decisions concerning the children. Joint legal custody does not usually mean that the children will share their time equally between the parties.
Child Support
Utah has adopted child support guidelines which apply in virtually every case, unless special circumstances are present. The child support calculation takes into consideration the gross income of both parties, and certain child related expenses. Child support will continue until the child reaches the age of majority, and may be extended through his or her secondary education.
Mediation
In all divorce proceedings in which there is a contested issue of child custody or visitation the court shall, at the initial appearance, refer the parties to mediation and shall provide the parties with a list of approved mediators. Either party may file a motion requesting mediation of their disputed issues, if a divorce is pending. Prior to the initiation of divorce proceedings, the parties may choose to submit any or all of their issues to mediation so that they may proceed in court on an uncontested basis.
If you meet the Utah State requirements for Divorce please proceed to order your divorce documents.
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