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Utah Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just," though a 50/50 division will be presumed to be equitable. Marital fault is not a consideration when dividing property in Utah. What Property is Divided? Hybrid state. Generally only marital property is divided in a divorce; however, the court has the authority to divide separate property if justice demands it. Separate property is generally 1) Property acquired before the marriage, 2) Property acquired by gift, 3) Property acquired by inheritance. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault can be considered. Alimony usually will not be awarded for a period of time longer than the length of the marriage. Alimony terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage or cohabitation with another person. Child Support Income shares method, which means the income of both parents is considered. Emancipation is age 18, and the court can extend it to age 21. Courts can order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Utah child support enforcement agency can be found at: Divorce Related Statutes For Utah http://le.utah.gov/~code/TITLE30/TITLE30.htm Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |