Divorce & Family Law in Utah

Utah ( UT)

Average: $10,000

Last Updated: Mar 2026

Low Estimate

$3,000

Simple / Uncontested Cases

Average Cost

                        $10,000                    
Typical
                        Divorce & Family Law Case
                    

High Estimate

$30,000

Complex / Contested Cases

Cost Component	Low	Average	High
Attorney Hourly Rate	$200/hr	$280/hr	$450/hr
Total Cost Estimate	$3,000	$10,000	$30,000
Court Filing Fee	$325

What to Know About Divorce & Family Law Costs in Utah

Utah requires a 90-day waiting period and mandatory divorce orientation course. Filing fee $325. Community property is not used — Utah follows equitable distribution. Alimony is generally limited to the length of the marriage. Utah has a unique "bifurcated divorce" option allowing the divorce to be finalized while property issues remain pending. Salt Lake County handles the most filings. Utah has a significant emphasis on mediation and alternative dispute resolution.

Sources: Utah Courts Fee Schedule