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Home of the Do-It-Yourself Divorce
No matter your situation, we have an option that will work for you: whether you prefer our popular & economical "DIY" options, or you desire a little more guidance with our attorney-assisted options.
/ Do-It-Yourself Divorce
Your most economical path to divorce:
Do-It-Yourself Divorce.
Fast, easy divorce paperwork designed specifically for you and your own unique situation. It does not require hiring an attorney to appear on your behalf. With this service, you will receive customized paperwork and step-by-step instructions on how to initiate and proceed through your action on your own.
Most uncontested divorce actions will qualify for our "Do-It-Yourself Divorce." This economical and efficient service saves you and your spouse a substantial amount of financial resources on your divorce process. The process is simple and easily navigated with the assistance of our experienced staff. We will discuss your case with you and draft all the divorce paperwork you need. This services is a great solution for those individuals who have worked out an agreement as to the terms of the divorce amongst themselves or with the aide of another professional, such as a mediator. Our Do-It-Yourself Divorce service allows you and your spouse to limit or eliminate the need for attorneys, while still receiving the peace of mind to know that your divorce matter was taken care of and done correctly the first time. Our office will prepare all the necessary papers for your divorce and provide you with detailed instructions to walk you through the entire divorce process.
Our Do-It-Yourself Divorce service is only available for completely uncontested divorces. This means that you and your spouse have been able to agree to all terms of the divorce, including, but not limited to, asset division, debt division, child custody, parenting plan, etc. If you are unsure if your divorce is uncontested, please call our office for a quick determination and to see if you qualify.
/ Divorce Modifications
Modify your Decree with ease.
If you are seeking changes to your existing Decree of Divorce or Parentage Decree, we may be able to assist you in the modification process.
Our office offers a similar Do-It-Yourself option for decree modification. You and your ex must agree to the terms of the modified Decree to qualify for this flat-rate service. Please call our office for a quick determination of whether you qualify for this service and to get started.
/ Custody, Parent-time, and Child Support
Parentage made simpler.
Parentage actions apply to children born outside of marriage and establish rights, such as custody of and parent-time with your minor child or children, as well as parental responsibilities, such as financial obligations. Parentage actions are unique to the individuals involved and their situation, so it is important to include the proper language and provisions that reflect your circumstances and commitment to a successful partnership in raising your kids with their other parent.
We offer the same affordable Do-It-Yourself option for providing the legal parameters of your co-parenting relationship when you and your child's other parent agree as to the terms you would like contained in a court order.
/ Attorney-Assisted Uncontested Services
Legal representation for your uncontested matter.
A contested matter is any matter in which you and your spouse/partner do not agree to the terms of the divorce or parentage action. If you have been served with paperwork and you do not agree with the terms of the paperwork you were served with, you have a contested matter and you may only have a short period of time to respond to the paperwork served.
Contested matters are often lengthy and time-consuming. They often require special interim orders, called Temporary Orders, mediation, and a process called "discovery." Most attorneys charge a retainer (deposit) of between $3,000 and $10,000 for contested matters.
If you believe your case may be contested, please call our office and our staff can give you more information about your options and service available, including referrals to trusted attorneys, mediators, and other professionals.
Price:
Do-It-Yourself Divorce (no minor children): $400 flat rate
Do-It-Yourself Divorce (with minor children): $600 flat rate
Price:
Do-It-Yourself Custody (never married): $600 flat rate
Price:
Do-It-Yourself Decree Modification: $400 flat rate
If you need a little more guidance to make a comprehensive parenting plan or a fair division of your assets and debts, our Attorney-Assisted Uncontested Service may be a better option for you and your spouse/partner. This option is also beneficial if the idea of filing your own paperwork is daunting.
Our Attorney-Assisted Uncontested Service still requires you and your spouse to be in agreement over the terms of your Decree.
Price:
Attorney-Assisted Matter (no children): $750 + costs
Attorney-Assisted Matter (with children): $1,000 + costs
/ Contested Matters
Legal referrals you can trust for your contested matter.
Unbundled / A la Carte Services
/ Everything else
A growing number of people are beginning to attempt to navigate the Court system on their own, without the assistance of an attorney or legal professional. Fortunately, the Court provides a number of basic simple forms to use for the more common legal processes. However, the Courts are often overwhelmed by incomplete, confusing, or missing paperwork.
If you wish to represent yourself in your contested family law matter while you save money for an attorney, or hopefully resolve the matter before the need arises, Utah Family Legal may be able to assist you on a variety of common family law procedures, including preparation of various Motions/Requests, such as Temporary Orders and Orders to Show Cause, as well as procedural requirements like Financial Declarations, Initial Disclosures, etc.
Please call our office to learn more about these à la carte or "unbundled" services.