Utah Divorce Education Course
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Utah Divorce Orientation Course
Parties are required to take a Divorce Orientation course, and those with minor children must also take a Divorce Education course (divorce or parentage action).
These courses must be taken as follows:
- Petitioner: Within 60 days after filing the Petition for Divorce or Temporary Separation.
- Respondent: Within 30 days after receiving the notice of these requirements (typically when they receive the Petition for Divorce or Petition for Temporary Separation).
The cost of the courses is as follows:
- Divorce Education course: $35 per person.
- Divorce Orientation course: $30 per person.
- A $15 discount is available for the Petitioner if they attend a live class within 30 days of filing the petition.
- A $15 discount is available for the Respondent if they attend a live class within 30 days of being served with the petition.
- Note: The online Divorce Orientation course is not eligible for discounts.
Both courses must be completed before a final order can be issued by the court. Additionally, the Divorce Orientation course must be completed before the court will schedule a hearing on any motions for temporary orders.
For more information, visit the court’s website: Utah State Courts – Divorce Education Program or call 801-238-7181 (en español 801-238-7180).
To take the online Divorce Orientation course, please visit: USU Extension Online Course.
Utah Code §§ 81-4-105, 81-4-402(4), and 81-9-103, and Utah Code of Judicial Administration Rule 4-907.