Steady representation when your family needs it most.

Court filing fees are roughly $325, plus service-of-process costs ($30–$80) and mediator fees if your case requires mediation (typically $150–$300/hour, split between the parties). Attorney fees vary widely based on case complexity. An uncontested divorce with no children and limited assets might be handled with a $2,000–$3,500 retainer. A contested case can range from $4,000 to $15,000 or more. We give you an honest range at our first consultation, not a teaser quote.

Utah requires a 30-day waiting period after the petition is filed before the decree may be entered (Utah Code § 30-3-18). Truly uncontested divorces can finish in about 60 days; contested cases routinely take 6–12 months, and high-conflict custody cases can run longer. We work to resolve your case as efficiently as the facts allow.

Utah courts apply a "best interests of the child" standard, weighing more than a dozen factors set out in Utah Code § 30-3-10 and § 30-3-10.2. These include each parent's relationship with the child, ability to provide a stable home, history of caretaking, and many others. The factors aren't a checklist — they're a story, and your attorney's job is to make sure the court hears the whole story.

Yes. Navid Farzan is a native Persian speaker. Consultations and ongoing representation are available in Persian or English at no additional cost. More information in Persian.

We offer limited-scope representation under Utah Rule of Professional Conduct 1.2(c) — for example, drafting a single document, reviewing a settlement offer, or appearing at one hearing. Limited-scope is paid as a flat fee and can be a meaningful step forward when full representation is out of reach. We will explain whether your case is appropriate for limited-scope at consultation.

Primarily the Third District Court (Salt Lake County), Fourth District Court (Utah, Wasatch, Millard, and Juab Counties), and Second District Court (Davis, Weber, and Morgan Counties). We also appear in Justice Courts and remotely via WebEx for routine matters across Utah.

Yes — within professional limits. Communications during your consultation are treated with discretion and are protected by Utah's evidentiary rule on prospective-client confidences. The full attorney-client privilege attaches when you sign an engagement letter. Submitting our contact form does not by itself create an attorney-client relationship.

Legally, no — Utah allows pro se (self-represented) filings, and the Utah State Courts Online Court Assistance Program walks you through forms. Practically, the answer depends on your case. If you and your spouse agree on every issue and have no children, no significant assets, and no contested debts, OCAP may be enough. If there are children, contested issues, or meaningful assets on the table, even a few hours of attorney consultation usually saves more than it costs. We will tell you honestly at consultation whether your case can run on OCAP alone or needs more.

Utah is an equitable-distribution state, not a community-property state. That means the court divides marital assets and debts in a way it considers fair — not necessarily 50/50. Marital property is generally what was acquired during the marriage; separate property is generally what each spouse owned before marriage or received as a gift or inheritance. The line blurs when assets are mixed (separate funds deposited into a joint account, for example). We help clients trace property carefully so the court has a clear factual record.