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Legal Information: Utah

Divorce

Laws current as of September 19, 2024

What are the residency requirements to file for divorce in Utah?

A judge may grant a divorce in Utah if:

  1. you or your spouse has been a resident of Utah and a resident of the county where you filed your complaint for divorce for at least 90 days before filing;
  2. you are a member of the U.S. armed forces and have been stationed in Utah for three months before filing for divorce; or
  3. neither of the above are true, but you and your spouse both agree to the court in Utah having the power (jurisdiction) to decide your divorce case.1 

1 Utah Code § 81-4-402(1)

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