Fault vs. No-Fault Divorce in Utah: What’s the Difference?

Robert M. HenriksenDivorce Law

A father holds his young daughter on a couch while a woman sits in the background, illustrating a family affected by a fault vs. no-fault divorce case in Salt Lake City, Utah.

You are done with the marriage. Now comes a smaller, stranger decision: whether to tell the court why. Utah lets you name your spouse’s misconduct or stay silent about it. That one choice shapes how long the divorce drags, how much it costs, and how ugly it turns. The country has mostly picked a side. Only 15 states are true … Read More

What Happens If a Spouse Refuses to Sign Divorce Papers in Utah?

Robert M. HenriksenDivorce Law

utah divorce papers and a pen on a desk overlooking a suburban neighborhood and mountains at sunset

TL;DR: Utah divorce can continue even when one spouse refuses to sign papers. The case moves forward through the default process after proper service. The court can still issue final orders. Property, custody, and support are decided based on filings and evidence. The unwilling spouse does not stop the divorce process. You filed for divorce, served your spouse, and now … Read More