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Uncontested Divorce SampleSee the full text of the agreement both spouses sign together.
Complaint for Divorce — Uncontested
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.
Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Petitioner has been a resident of [1. County] County, Utah, for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with Utah Code § 30-3-1 and § 81-4-401. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.
Grounds for Divorce
Irreconcilable differences exist between the parties, in accordance with Utah Code § 30-3-1 and § 81-4-405. The marriage should be dissolved.
Property and Debt Division
The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [8. Property and Debt Division Terms]
Alimony
The parties have agreed that alimony shall be as follows: [9. Alimony Terms]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' agreement regarding property, debts, and alimony;
(c) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(d) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [11. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].
Contested Divorce SampleSee how disputed terms are laid out before you fill anything in.
Complaint for Divorce — Contested
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.
Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Petitioner has been a resident of [1. County] County, Utah, for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with Utah Code § 30-3-1 and § 81-4-401. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation]. There are no minor children born of or adopted during this marriage.
Grounds for Divorce
Irreconcilable differences exist between the parties, in accordance with Utah Code § 30-3-1 and § 81-4-405. The marriage should be dissolved.
Property and Debt Division
The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that this Court equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [8. Property and Debt Description]
Alimony
The parties are unable to agree on alimony. Petitioner requests that the Court award alimony in an amount and for a duration that is just and equitable, considering the factors set forth in Utah Code § 30-3-5. Relevant facts include: [9. Alimony Facts]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts;
(c) award alimony as the Court deems just and equitable;
(d) restore Petitioner's former name of [10. Former Name], if requested; and
(e) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [11. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [12. Execution Date] day of [13. Execution Month, Year], at [14. City and State of Execution].
Uncontested Divorce with Children SampleSee the agreement plus the parenting plan section in full.
Complaint for Divorce — Uncontested with Children
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.
Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Petitioner has been a resident of [1. County] County, Utah, for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with Utah Code § 30-3-1 and § 81-4-401. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation].
There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].
Grounds for Divorce
Irreconcilable differences exist between the parties, in accordance with Utah Code § 30-3-1 and § 81-4-405. The marriage should be dissolved.
Custody and Parenting Plan
The parties have reached a full agreement regarding legal and physical custody of the minor child(ren), in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under Utah Code § 30-3-10. The agreed parenting plan is as follows: [10. Parenting Plan Terms]
Child Support
The parties have reached an agreement on child support consistent with the Utah Child Support Guidelines (Utah Code § 78B-12-201). The agreed monthly child support amount is [11. Child Support Amount], payable by [12. Paying Parent] to [13. Receiving Parent]. Additional terms: [14. Child Support Additional Terms]
Medical and Childcare Expenses
Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be shared as follows: [15. Medical and Childcare Terms]
Property and Debt Division
The parties have reached a full and complete agreement regarding the division of all marital property, assets, and debts. The terms of this division are as follows: [16. Property and Debt Division Terms]
Alimony
The parties have agreed that alimony shall be as follows: [17. Alimony Terms]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) approve the parties' parenting plan regarding legal and physical custody of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the parties' agreement and the Utah Child Support Guidelines;
(d) approve the parties' property and debt division;
(e) restore Petitioner's former name of [18. Former Name], if requested; and
(f) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [19. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [20. Execution Date] day of [21. Execution Month, Year], at [22. City and State of Execution].
Contested Divorce with Children SampleSee how custody and parenting terms appear in the full document.
Complaint for Divorce — Contested with Children
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE STATE OF UTAH, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF [1. County]
Case No. [2. Case Number]
[3. Petitioner Full Name], Petitioner, vs. [4. Respondent Full Name], Respondent.
Comes now the Petitioner, [3. Petitioner Full Name], and files this Complaint for Divorce against the Respondent, [4. Respondent Full Name], and in support thereof respectfully states:
Jurisdiction and Residency
Petitioner has been a resident of [1. County] County, Utah, for at least three months immediately preceding the filing of this Complaint, in accordance with Utah Code § 30-3-1 and § 81-4-401. This Court has jurisdiction over the parties and the subject matter of this action.
Marriage Information
The parties were lawfully married on [5. Date of Marriage] in [6. City and State of Marriage], and separated on [7. Date of Separation].
There are [8. Number of Children] minor child(ren) born of or adopted during this marriage: [9. Children Names and Birthdates].
Grounds for Divorce
Irreconcilable differences exist between the parties, in accordance with Utah Code § 30-3-1 and § 81-4-405. The marriage should be dissolved.
Custody and Parenting Plan
The parties are unable to agree on legal or physical custody of the minor child(ren). Petitioner requests that the Court award custody and establish a parenting plan in accordance with the best interests of the child(ren) under Utah Code § 30-3-10. Relevant facts include: [10. Custody Dispute Facts]
Child Support
The parties are unable to agree on child support. Petitioner requests that the Court order child support in accordance with the Utah Child Support Guidelines (Utah Code § 78B-12-201). Relevant facts include: [11. Child Support Facts]
Medical, Dental, and Childcare Expenses
Unreimbursed medical, dental, vision, and childcare expenses for the minor child(ren) shall be allocated as follows, or as the Court determines equitable: [12. Medical and Childcare Terms]
Property and Debt Division
The parties are unable to agree on the division of their marital property, assets, and debts. Petitioner requests that the Court equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts. The relevant marital assets and liabilities include: [13. Property and Debt Description]
Alimony
The parties are unable to agree on alimony. Petitioner requests that the Court award alimony as the Court deems just and equitable under Utah Code § 30-3-5. Relevant facts include: [14. Alimony Facts]
Request for Relief
WHEREFORE, Petitioner respectfully requests that this Court:
(a) enter a Decree of Divorce dissolving the marriage of the parties;
(b) determine legal and physical custody and establish a parenting plan in the best interests of the minor child(ren);
(c) order child support in accordance with the Utah Child Support Guidelines;
(d) equitably divide the parties' marital property and debts;
(e) award alimony as the Court deems just and equitable;
(f) restore Petitioner's former name of [15. Former Name], if requested; and
(g) grant such other and further relief as the Court deems just and proper.
Dated: [16. Date of Signing]
Verification
I, [3. Petitioner Full Name], declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
Executed this [17. Execution Date] day of [18. Execution Month, Year], at [19. City and State of Execution].
Official formsNo standard numbers (Petition for Divorce via OCAP/MyPaperwork)
Confirm with your county before filing — fees and rules can vary.
Overview
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.