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You aren't required to use an attorney in order to file for divorce in Utah. However, the legal issues surrounding divorce are often complicated, and you may face obstacles representing yourself if there are any complex matters such as child custody or division of significant assets.

Utah Code Annotated §78A-2-301;Filing Fees - Effective July 1, 2020 Type of Filing, Action, or ServiceSubsectionFeeDivorce or separate maintenanceSubsection (1)(d)(iv)$130.00Small Claims$2,000 or lessSubsection (1)(c)(i)$60.00Greater than $2,000 and less than $7,500Subsection (1)(c)(ii)$100.0058 more rows

Rule 13. A party in a small claims action may be self-represented, represented by an attorney admitted to practice law in Utah, represented by an employee, or, with the express approval of the court, represented by any other person who is not compensated for the representation.

You can only sue someone to get money in small claims cases. You cannot ask the court to order the other person to do something (like give back property). The most you can ask for is $15,000. That amount includes lawyer fees, but does not include court costs or interest.

The simplest procedure is an uncontested divorce where you and your spouse reach an agreement about the division of your property, and, if you have any children, what arrangements will be made for them. You begin the divorce procedure by filing a Complaint for Divorce, along with various supporting documents.

A: Anyone (?Plaintiff?) can use Small Claims Court to sue another person or company (?Defendant?) for any reason as long as the claim is for $11,000 or less. A Small Claims Court judgment must be an amount of money; the judgment cannot order the Defendant to do something such as return personal property.