Real numbers for Utah — filing fees, attorney rates, contested vs. uncontested costs, county breakdowns, and what you can do to reduce your total.
✓ Filing fees verified against Utah court records · Updated July 2026
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Calculate My Utah Divorce Cost →The cost of divorce in Utah ranges from roughly $3,000 for a simple uncontested case to $32,000 or more for a contested divorce that goes to trial. The single biggest factor is not the state — it is how much you and your spouse disagree.
Utah has a 90-day waiting period from filing. The state requires a mandatory orientation session before proceeding with divorce.
| Divorce Type | Low Estimate | Typical | High Estimate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uncontested, no children | $318 | $1,068 | $5,000 |
| Uncontested with children | $3,000 | $5,000 | $7,500 |
| Contested, no trial | $11,000 | $20,000 | $32,000 |
| Contested, goes to trial | $32,000 | $38,000 | $50,000+ |
| Savings going uncontested | Up to $15,000 per spouse | ||
The court filing fee in Utah is paid when you submit your divorce petition to the court. This is a fixed, unavoidable cost regardless of whether your divorce is contested or uncontested.
Filing fee note: $318 statewide
| Salt Lake County | $318 |
| Utah County (Provo) | $318 |
| Davis County | $315 |
| Weber County (Ogden) | $315 |
Divorce attorney hourly rates in Utah average $240 per hour.
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Open Utah Calculator →Filing fees based on Utah court records as of July 2026. This is for informational purposes only and is not legal advice.