Porter Law Firm’s professional law attorneys will help you through each stage of divorce, from filing to the final decree. You should expect these steps:
File for Divorce – Filing for divorce involves contacting our law office, filing the correct paperwork, and serving your spouse.
Complete Required Mediation and Courses – Many Utah couples resolve divorce issues during this stage, eliminating the need for a trial. You must wait 90 days after your divorce petition was filed to sign your final order. If you have minor children, you must both take a required divorce orientation class and a divorce education class in person or online. You must attend a mediation session before a judge will grant your divorce.
Go to Trial – If you and your spouse cannot reach an agreement about issues in your divorce decree, you will need to go to trial. You may need to prepare for the trial with paperwork and evidence to support any claims.
Final Divorce Decree – A judge will sign your final divorce decree following your trial or mediation. You are legally divorced.