2022 Utah Code
Title 30 - Husband and Wife
Chapter 3 - Divorce
Section 7 - When decree becomes absolute.

Universal Citation: UT Code § 30-3-7 (2022)
30-3-7. When decree becomes absolute.
  • (1) The decree of divorce becomes absolute:
    • (a) on the date it is signed by the court and entered by the clerk in the register of actions;
    • (b) at the expiration of a period of time the court may specifically designate, unless an appeal or other proceedings for review are pending; or
    • (c) when the court, before the decree becomes absolute, for sufficient cause otherwise orders.
  • (2) The court, upon application or on its own motion for good cause shown, may waive, alter, or extend a designated period of time before the decree becomes absolute, but not to exceed six months from the signing and entry of the decree.


Amended by Chapter 404, 2012 General Session
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