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It is estimated that divorce occurs in Utah at a rate of 1 divorce for every 3 marriages. This ratio does not take into account divorce rates among the state's residents who married outside the state or divorce rates among those who were previously married and are now divorced. Because there is no reliable data on divorce rates, it cannot be determined whether divorce rates are on the rise or are staying constant.  If you are looking for Utah divorce lawyers for a free consultation you should call Ascent Law.

The divorce process is initiated by either spouse filing for divorce. A divorce will not be granted by a Utah court until at least 60 days have passed since the initial divorce papers were filed with the court. This rule is codified in Sections 30-3-5 and 30-3-7 of the Utah Code.

The divorce process involves both the divorce filing and the divorce decree.

Before a divorce can be finalized, there must be an effective divorce filing. The divorce filing is an administrative act that opens the door for future divorce proceedings, but does not in itself dissolve the marriage. The divorce filing initiates what is called "the divorce action".

The divorce decree is the divorce order which definitively terminates the marriage. The divorce decree can be negotiated privately between spouses or may require a hearing in front of a Utah judge. Once the divorce has been granted, it cannot be revoked except under very limited circumstances (such as fraud).

Divorce information for specific populations

The divorce process for residents who were married outside of Utah

Utah divorce law presumes that the divorce laws in effect in the state where each spouse was last domiciled are to be used when divorce is filed.

Therefore, couples that were married in another state and later moved to Utah must use divorce filing procedures identical to those used by couples that were married in Utah.

The divorce process for residents who were married outside of the United States

Utah divorce law presumes that divorce laws of the country where each spouse was last domiciled are to be used when divorce is filed. In essence, it does not matter so long as you have been living in Utah for the last 3 months, then you can file a divorce in Utah. If you don't live in Utah, you simply cannot file for divorce in Utah.

Therefore, couples that were married outside of the United States must use divorce filing procedures identical to those used by couples married in another country.

The divorce process for U.S. military personnel stationed outside the United States

Any couple filing divorce papers involving military personnel must include specific additional information with their divorce filing, including marital status (married or single), the residence of each spouse (in Utah or elsewhere), and documentation that indicates whether divorce proceedings have been started where the divorce papers were filed.

The divorce process for residents who have never been married but were previously divorced

Utah divorce law presumes that divorce laws of the state from which a person was last divorced are to be used when divorce is filed.

Child Custody is another issue that shows up in Utah divorce cases. Custody is often one of the most challenging issues to resolve.

If you and your spouse cannot agree upon a custody arrangement, then divorce lawyers may assist with getting temporary custody orders from the judge so as to provide guidance in those divorce proceedings.

Alimony or spousal maintenance is where spouses are sometimes ordered to make support payments.

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