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Utah publishes its own official family law forms, filing instructions, and self-help materials, but they are spread across several government sites. This page organizes the official Utah sources in one place so you can go straight to the right court page for forms, e-filing, rules, and locations.
Utah's core family statutes live in the Utah Code Title 30 - Husband and Wife. For divorce or custody, you can file by email, by mail, or in person with the district court clerk. The courts' filing procedures page explains exactly how.
How the Utah court system handles family cases
Family cases in Utah are heard in the District Court. Utah's District Court hears all divorce and custody cases.
Utah's 29 counties are grouped into 8 judicial districts.
Appeals from a family case generally go first to the Utah Court of Appeals, and the state's highest court is the Utah Supreme Court.
Besides the judge, a Commissioner may handle parts of a family case. Domestic Relations Commissioners hear temporary orders and many family matters and make recommendations.
Official Utah resources
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Utah state courts website (Utah judicial branch): The official home of the Utah court system, with statewide news, rules, and links to every court. https://www.utcourts.gov
Utah family law forms (Utah judicial branch): The official statewide collection of family law forms published for Utah cases. Start here when you need the current version of a form. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/forms.html
Utah self-help resources (Utah courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Utah family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help.html
Utah MyCase (Utah State Courts): Utah's MyCase portal lets people without lawyers e-file only certain case types, such as protective orders, small claims, and name changes. Divorce and custody papers cannot be e-filed by self-represented people yet. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/services/mycase.html
Utah court directory (Utah judicial branch): Find the courthouse or clerk that serves your county, with locations and contact details. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/about/miscellaneous/directory.html
Utah rules of procedure (Utah judicial branch): The court rules that control deadlines, service, and how family cases move in Utah. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/rules-approved-forms.html
Utah mediation and dispute resolution (Utah judicial branch): Official information on mediation and alternative dispute resolution options for Utah family cases. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/mediation.html
Utah financial affidavit and disclosure forms (utcourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Utah family cases ask for. https://www.utcourts.gov/self-help/forms/
Utah child support guideline resources (utcourts.gov): Official Utah child support guideline materials, worksheets, or calculators. https://www.utcourts.gov/resources/calculators/child-support/
Utah Xchange (Utah courts): Look up existing case records. Access is listed as paid and the system is organized statewide. https://xchange.utcourts.gov/
Frequently used official Utah forms
These links open official Utah government form documents directly. Courts revise forms, so if a direct link stops working, use the statewide forms collection above to find the current version.
Verified Petition for Annulment or, in the Alternative, for Divorce (3001FA), form 3001FA (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://www.utcourts.gov/content/dam/self-help/forms/annulment/3001FA_Verified_Petition_for_Annulment_or_in_the_Alternative_for_Divorce.pdf
Financial Declaration (Financial Disclosure), official document: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/howto/family/financial_declaration/docs/1352FA_Financial_Declaration.pdf
Child Support Worksheet, Sole Physical Custody and Paternity (1021FA), form 1021FA (Child Support), official document: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/resources/forms/ch_support/1021FA_Child_Support_Worksheet_Sole_Physical_Custody_and_Paternity.pdf
Child Support Worksheet, Joint Physical Custody (1020FA), form 1020FA (Child Support), official document: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/resources/forms/ch_support/1020FA_Child_Support_Worksheet_Joint_Physical_Custody.pdf
Petition and Stipulation to Modify Divorce Decree (1145FA), form 1145FA (Modification), official document: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/howto/family/modification/divorce/docs/1145FA_Petition_and_Stipulation_to_Modify_Divorce_Decree.pdf
Order to Show Cause (1151FA), form 1151FA (Contempt / Enforcement), official document: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/howto/family/enforcement/docs/1151FA_Order_to_Show_Cause.pdf
Petition for Name or Sex Designation Change (1704FA), form 1704FA (Name Change), official document: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/resources/forms/namechange/docs/1704FA_Petition_for_Name_or_Sex_Change.pdf
Motion to Waive Fees and Statement Supporting (1301FA), form 1301FA (Fee Waiver), official document: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/resources/forms/waiver/docs/1301FA_Motion_to_Waive_Fees_and_Statement_Supporting.pdf
Cover Sheet for Domestic Relations Cases (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/resources/forms/civil/Domestic_Relations_Cover_Sheet.pdf
Filing fees: Divorce filing fee: ~$310-$325.
E-filing link data for Utah was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
The official statewide source is the Utah judicial branch forms collection linked on this page. Always download forms from the official site so you have the current version, and check whether your county adds local forms or cover sheets.
Utah's MyCase portal lets people without lawyers e-file only certain case types, such as protective orders, small claims, and name changes. Divorce and custody papers cannot be e-filed by self-represented people yet. For divorce or custody, you can file by email, by mail, or in person with the district court clerk. The courts' filing procedures page explains exactly how.
Divorce filing fee: ~$310-$325. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Family cases in Utah are heard in the District Court. Utah's District Court hears all divorce and custody cases.