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Salt Lake Third District Court

The trial courts of the State of Utah provide citizens with an open, fair, efficient, and independent system for the advancement of justice under the law. They also provide separation/divorce support groups (divorce classes required by Utah state law), legal counseling options, and support groups for children of divorcing parents.

Description:

Provides a free legal clinic where you may share your legal problem with a qualified professional who will help you identify your best options.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Visit the website for a list of free legal clinics and other resources.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

A voluntary program that offers no cost classes to children and teens whose parents are separated, divorcing, or divorced. The program provides teens and children with communication skills they can use to express their feelings to parents, coping skills and the ability to let go of problems that are beyond their control, an experience that shows they are not alone, and a strong message that divorce is not their fault.

Eligibility:
Children and teens age 6 - 17.
Service Hours:
Vary
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit the website for a schedule of classes and to register.
Fees:
No cost
Counties Served:

Description:

A state trial court of general jurisdiction over all civil cases, all criminal felonies such as homicides, assaults, sex and drug offenses, forgery, arson, robbery, and misdemeanors in certain circumstances. Another large part of the district court's caseload is domestic relations cases, such as divorces, child custody and support, adoptions, and probate. The court serves as an appellate court to review informal adjudicative proceedings from administrative agencies.

Eligibility:
Service Hours:
M - F 8 am - 5 pm
Intake Procedure:
Call or visit the website for more information.
Fees:
Set
Counties Served:

Description:

The State of Utah requires people who are divorcing to complete an orientation course. The purpose of the course is to present an overview of the divorce process as well as post-divorce resources. An additional educational course is required for parents who are divorcing.

Eligibility:
Utah residents filing for divorce.
Service Hours:
Vary
Intake Procedure:
Visit the website for a course schedule or call for more information.
Fees:
The divorce orientation course is $30. The divorce education course is $35.
Counties Served:
  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake

  • Salt Lake