Utah Divorce Without Children (2026)
With no minor children, Utah divorce is more straightforward — no Divorce Orientation class required, simpler paperwork, and the MyPaperwork tool makes form completion fast and affordable.
Overview
| Factor | Rule |
|---|---|
| Official term | Divorce |
| Court | District Court — county |
| Filing fee | $325 |
| Residency | 90 days in the filing county |
| Waiting period | 30 days — waivable |
| Divorce Orientation | Not required (no children) |
| MyPaperwork form tool | $20 — utcourts.gov |
| Financial Declaration | Required — both parties |
| Property system | Equitable distribution |
| Alimony | Court discretion; standard of living primary factor |
Step-by-Step (No Children)
1 — Confirm 90-Day County Residency
Either spouse must have lived in the filing county for at least 90 days.
2 — Use MyPaperwork ($20) — No Orientation Required
Go to utcourts.gov/en/self-help/divorce.html → MyPaperwork → Divorce → No Minor Children. Complete the guided interview. Download all generated forms.
3 — Both Parties Complete Financial Declarations
Required in all Utah divorces. Comprehensive income, asset, and debt disclosure.
4 — Draft and Execute the Marital Settlement Agreement
Resolve all property, debts, and alimony. Both sign and notarize.
5 — File at Utah District Court; Pay $325
6 — Service (or Acceptance)
Respondent has 21 days to respond after personal service.
7 — 30-Day Waiting Period
Apply for waiver only with extraordinary circumstances and a formal motion.
8 — Final Hearing or Entry on Papers
Brief hearing or administrative entry — varies by county.
9 — Decree of Divorce Entered
Marital Settlement Agreement — What to Cover (No Children)
Marital Real Property
- Full legal description; agreed FMV; mortgage balance; marital equity
- One keeps: buyout + refinancing deadline (90–180 days) + Deed → Utah County Recorder
- Or sale: net proceeds split after payoff and closing costs
Marital Financial Accounts
Institution, type, balance; assignment; transfer instructions
Retirement Accounts
- QDRO for ERISA employer plans
- IRA: transfer incident to divorce — direct rollover
- Utah Retirement Systems (URS): urs.org — DRO procedures for state employees
Vehicles
Assignment; loan assumption; Utah DMV title transfer
Marital Debts
Creditor, account number, balance, who assumes, indemnification
Alimony
Award with terms (standard of living primary factor per Utah Code § 30-3-5) — or explicit waiver: "Each party waives any and all claims for alimony, now and forever."
Separate Property Acknowledgment
List each spouse's separate property; confirm it remains with that spouse
Post-Divorce Steps (No Children)
- Record Quitclaim Deed at Utah County Recorder in the correct county
- QDRO for employer retirement plans
- Utah Retirement Systems (URS) DRO: urs.org
- Update vehicle titles — Utah DMV
- Name restoration: Utah DMV → Social Security → bank accounts
- Update all beneficiary designations immediately (life insurance, 401k/IRA, POD accounts)
Last reviewed: March 2026 | 90-day county residency (Utah Code § 30-3-1) | 30-day waiting — waivable | No Divorce Orientation required (no children) | MyPaperwork $20 — utcourts.gov | $325 fee | Financial Declaration required | Alimony: standard of living primary (Utah Code § 30-3-5) | Utah County Recorder | URS DRO — urs.org | Equitable distribution | utahlegalservices.org
Written by the SoLongSoulmate.com Editorial Team
Researched using official state court websites, state statutes, and legal aid resources. All filing fees and procedures verified March 2026. This is general legal information — not legal advice.
Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.