Utah Divorce and Dissolution Resources

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A Utah divorce is filed in the District Court, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.

Utah's core family statutes live in the Utah Code Title 30 - Husband and Wife. In Utah, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.

Official Utah divorce resources

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Utah family law forms (official index) (Utah judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Utah family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/forms.html

Utah court 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 official filing information (Utah judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Utah and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/legal-help/procedures/filing.html

Utah financial affidavit and disclosure forms (utcourts.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Utah family cases ask both sides to complete. https://www.utcourts.gov/self-help/forms/

Utah mediation and dispute resolution (Utah judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Utah family case without a trial. https://www.utcourts.gov/en/self-help/mediation.html

Verified official Utah divorce documents

These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.

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

Cover Sheet for Domestic Relations Cases (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://legacy.utcourts.gov/resources/forms/civil/Domestic_Relations_Cover_Sheet.pdf

Official link data for Utah was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.

Frequently asked questions

Where do I file for divorce in Utah?

In the District Court that serves the county where you live. In Utah, online filing is only partly open to a parent without a lawyer, so check what applies to your court before you count on it.

How much does it cost to file a family case in Utah?

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.

Do I need a lawyer to file a Utah divorce?

No. Utah publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.