Navigating divorce can be complex and overwhelming. The Separate Ways concierge services provide expert guidance through every step, and beyond.
The Divorce Legal Process
What Separate Ways Can Do For You
The divorce legal process can be frustrating, lengthy, and very expensive. Separate Ways exists to reduce the stress and expense of divorce.
- Free access to the Separate Ways divorce asset inventory app to document everything you own that could be part of the final financial settlement.
- Discounted pricing on valuations of the divorce assets.
- An option for an online uncontested divorce.
- Pre-negotiated fees with reputable, trustworthy attorneys and mediators.
Divorce Costs in Salt Lake City
The average cost of a divorce in Utah can vary significantly depending on various factors such as whether the divorce is contested or uncontested, attorney fees, court costs, and additional expenses like mediation or expert consultations.
- An uncontested divorce in Utah might cost anywhere from $1,500 to $3,000.
- A contested divorce can potentially cost $10,000 to $20,000 or more.
Common Grounds for Divorce
Common grounds for divorce include:
Irreconcilable differences
Adultery
Abandonment
Cruelty
Substance abuse
Felony conviction
Divorce Timeline Averages
The average divorce takes 12-18 months to finalize.
Uncontested divorces can be completed in as little as 2-3 months.
Filing for Divorce in Salt Lake City
To file for divorce, you’ll need to:
- Meet Utah residency requirements
- File a petition for divorce with the court
- Serve divorce papers to your spouse
Contested vs. Uncontested Divorce in Salt Lake City
Deciding to hire an attorney or not depends on your circumstances. If you answer yes to any of the following questions, you would be wise to hire a reputable, local Utah attorney. If you answer no to these questions, you would be a good candidate for an uncontested divorce in which you would save thousands of dollars and months of your time.
Will your children be at risk if you and your partner cannot settle on an amicable custody agreement?
Do you and your partner own significant real estate assets (more than a primary residence)?
Do you and your partner own valuable specialty items (art, jewelry, cars, collectibles, etc.)?
Do you and your partner jointly own businesses?
Would your partner have any claim to your retirement accounts?
Financial & Professional
Financial Planning During & After Divorce in Salt Lake City
Divorce & Retirement
Inventorying Your Assets
Navigating Career Changes During & After Divorce in Salt Lake City
What Separate Ways Can Do For You
Emotional & Mental Health
What Separate Ways Can Do For Your Mental Health in Salt Lake City
Emotional Stages of Divorce
Self-Care Tips During Divorce
Managing Stress During Divorce
The Dangers of Substance & Porn Abuse During and After Divorce
Family & Parenting
What Separate Ways Can Do to Help
The Effects of Divorce on Children
How to Tell Your Children about Divorce
Helping Children Adjust to Living in Two Homes
Co-Parenting Strategies
Social
What Separate Ways Can Do to Help
Dealing with Mutual Friends Following Divorce
Getting Back Out There
Dating After Divorce
