Utah divorce at a glance
Confirm with your county before filing — fees and rules can vary.
Utah divorce: the 90-day county rule
Utah’s residency rule is narrower than it looks. The 90 days must be spent in the exact county where you file — living in Salt Lake City does not qualify you to file in Provo. Under Utah Code § 81-4-402, the requirement is county-specific, and the same 90 days in the county doubles as the state requirement, so there is no separate state clock. Military members stationed in Utah for three-plus months qualify under an exception.
The no-fault ground is irreconcilable differences under § 81-4-405, used in roughly 95% of cases. The Petition for Divorce goes to the District Court, and most self-represented filers build the paperwork through OCAP, Utah’s Online Court Assistance Program, which generates the petition, summons, financial declaration, and — when children are involved — the parenting plan and child support worksheet.
A 30-day waiting period runs between filing and when the judge can sign the final decree, waivable only for extraordinary circumstances. Property is divided equitably, alimony is called alimony, and child support follows the Utah Child Support Guidelines. The filing fee is $325, with an extra $130 if your spouse files a counterclaim.