# How Long Does a Utah Divorce Typically Take? | Brown Family Law

No one likes going through a divorce.

It’s stressful, it’s expensive, it’s emotionally draining.

From the get go, people want to be done with divorce ASAP.

Which is why they always ask: how long does a [Utah divorce](/) take start to finish?

Now, not all divorces are created equal. Depending on what’s done during a divorce, the time is variable.

Here are some general time frames based on our experience helping people through all types of divorces:

1. **Uncontested divorces**.

Uncontested divorces take about 45 days from start to finish.

1. **Divorces requiring only mediation**.

Divorces requiring only mediation to resolve everything usually take 3–6 months from start to finish.

1. **Divorces requiring temporary orders and mediation**.

Divorces requiring both temporary orders and mediation usually take 5–8 months from start to finish.

1. **Divorces requiring a custody evaluation**.

Divorces requiring a custody evaluation usually take 12–16 months from start to finish.

1. **Divorces requiring trial**.

Divorces requiring trial usually take 18–20 months from start to finish.

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