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

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

Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.