Divorce Cost in Utah (2026)

Complete guide to divorce costs across 19 cities in Utah. Find filing fees, attorney rates, and total cost estimates.

$325
Filing Fee
$2,146
Avg Uncontested
$21,015
Avg Contested
19
Cities Covered

Utah Divorce Laws

Divorce TypeBoth
Property DivisionEquitable Distribution
Waiting Period90 days
Residency Requirement3 months

Divorce Costs by City in Utah

CityPopulationUncontestedContestedAttorney Rate
Salt Lake City199,723$2,355$23,377$290/hr
West Valley City133,579$2,117$20,688$256/hr
Provo116,288$2,061$20,065$248/hr
West Jordan110,077$2,215$21,797$270/hr
Orem91,648$2,152$21,082$261/hr
Sandy90,231$2,152$21,085$261/hr
Ogden84,249$2,138$20,948$259/hr
St. George76,817$2,173$21,336$264/hr
Layton70,790$2,145$20,985$260/hr
Taylorsville60,519$2,166$21,251$263/hr
South Jordan59,366$2,201$21,645$268/hr
Lehi54,382$2,166$21,256$263/hr
Logan48,913$2,138$20,912$259/hr
Murray48,612$2,152$21,078$261/hr
Draper45,285$2,054$19,992$247/hr
Bountiful43,023$2,026$19,630$243/hr
Riverton40,921$2,145$20,990$260/hr
Roy37,733$2,033$19,712$244/hr
Spanish Fork36,956$2,187$21,463$266/hr

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Utah?
The court filing fee for divorce in Utah is $325. Total costs range from $2,146 for an uncontested divorce to $21,015 or more for a contested case.
How long does a divorce take in Utah?
Utah requires a waiting period of 90 days and 3 months of residency. Uncontested divorces typically take 2-4 months; contested cases can take over a year.
Is Utah a community property or equitable distribution state?
Utah follows equitable distribution for dividing marital assets during divorce.