By Jill Coil, Founder and Family Law Attorney
Quick answer: Utah County divorces are filed with the Fourth District Court at 137 N Freedom Blvd, Suite 100, Provo. One spouse must have lived in a single Utah county for at least three months before filing, and Utah requires a 30-day waiting period between the petition and the final decree. CoilLaw represents families in Provo, Orem, Lehi, Pleasant Grove and across the county from our Pleasant Grove office.
Utah County runs from Lehi and Eagle Mountain in the north to Payson and Santaquin in the south, and the families in it look very different from one end to the other. A case out of the Silicon Slopes corridor may turn on stock that has not vested yet; a case out of Spanish Fork may turn on a parent-time schedule around shift work. CoilLaw handles divorce, custody, support and property division throughout the county under the Utah Code. Our main Utah County office is in Pleasant Grove.
Filing for Divorce in Utah County
- Where it is filed. The Fourth District Court sits at 137 N Freedom Blvd, Suite 100, Provo, UT 84601, (801) 429-1000. Most documents are filed electronically.
- Residency. You or your spouse must have lived in a single Utah county for three months or more immediately before filing.
- The waiting period. Utah requires 30 days between filing the petition and entry of the decree. A judge may waive it in extraordinary circumstances.
- Filing fee. $350 to file the petition. If you cannot afford it, you can ask the court to waive the fee.
- Divorce education. Parents of minor children complete the mandatory divorce orientation and divorce education courses before the decree is entered.
To talk through a Utah County filing, call 801-845-3598.
What Makes Utah County Cases Different
Equity and closely held businesses. The tech corridor running from Lehi through American Fork and Orem means a real share of households hold stock options, restricted stock or an interest in a small company. Whether a grant is marital or separate often turns on when it was awarded and when it vests, and that characterization can be worth more than every other issue combined.
Larger families and tighter schedules. Utah County households tend to be younger and to have more minor children than the state average, which means parent-time schedules, school calendars and child support usually drive the case harder than property division does. Getting the parent-time order right the first time saves years of modification fights.
Family Law Services in Utah County
- Contested and uncontested divorce.
- Child custody and parent-time, including relocation and the 150-mile rule.
- Child support under the Utah guidelines, including variable and self-employment income.
- Alimony and spousal support.
- Property division covering homes, retirement accounts, equity awards and business interests.
- DCFS defense for Utah County families.
- Mediation, which keeps sensitive financial detail out of the public record.
- Modifications and enforcement of existing Fourth District orders.
Cities We Serve in Utah County
Provo · Orem · Lehi · Pleasant Grove · Alpine · Highland
We also represent families in American Fork, Lindon, Springville, Spanish Fork, Payson, Saratoga Springs, Eagle Mountain and Santaquin.
Neighboring counties: Salt Lake · Wasatch · Juab
Why Utah County Families Choose CoilLaw
Family law is the only thing our firm does. CoilLaw is a women-owned firm, and from our Pleasant Grove office we represent families across the county, in cases that are straightforward and in cases where the financial picture is genuinely complicated.
We are candid about outcomes. Nobody can guarantee a result in family court, and an attorney who promises one should give you pause. What we commit to is thorough preparation, plain answers and prompt communication.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do I file for divorce in Utah County?
With the Fourth District Court at 137 N Freedom Blvd, Suite 100, Provo. Filing is electronic in nearly all cases, and the case is assigned to a judge at filing.
How long do I have to live here before I can file?
You or your spouse must have lived in a single Utah county for at least three months immediately before the petition is filed. If children are involved, custody orders generally require the child to have lived in Utah for six months.
How long does a Utah County divorce take?
An uncontested divorce is often final shortly after the 30-day waiting period, so roughly one to two months. Contested cases with disputed custody or property commonly run six months to well over a year.
How much does it cost to file?
The filing fee for a divorce petition is $350. That is separate from attorney fees, mediation fees and the divorce education courses. A fee waiver is available if you cannot afford the filing fee.
Do we have to go to mediation?
In most contested Utah divorce cases the parties are required to attempt mediation before the court will set a trial. Many cases settle there, which is usually faster and cheaper than litigating.
Can my ex move away with our children?
A parent who intends to move 150 miles or more from the other parent must give written notice, generally 60 days in advance, and the court can revisit parent-time. Shorter moves within Utah County rarely require a change to the order.
Talk to a Utah County Divorce Lawyer
Call 801-845-3598 or request a consultation online. CoilLaw, 2100 W Pleasant Grove Blvd, Suite 450 C, Pleasant Grove, UT 84062.
This page is for general information and is not legal advice. Every case is different. For advice about your specific situation, speak with a licensed Utah attorney.
