UTAH // LEGAL HELP
Free legal aid, lawyer referral services, court self-help center, and what to look for when hiring a family law attorney in Utah.
Utah Legal Services (ULS): Free civil legal help for low-income Utahns. Priority for domestic violence cases. Call 1-800-662-4245.
Utah State Bar Virtual Legal Clinic: Free 30-minute phone or email consultation with a lawyer. Call (801) 297-7049 or visit utahbar.org.
Free Legal Answers (Online): Submit civil legal questions at no cost, answered by pro bono attorneys.
Family Justice Centers: Walk-in clinics with volunteer attorneys (Utah County, Salt Lake area). Income below 200% FPL.
The Utah State Courts Self-Help Center provides free help with forms and procedures:
Utah State Bar: utahbar.org or (801) 297-7049. Free 30-minute virtual legal clinic consultation.
Modest Means Program: Reduced-rate legal help for moderate-income families. Contact the Utah State Bar.
Utah does NOT have formal board certification in family law. Look for:
Hourly rates: $200-$400/hour (varies by region)
Retainer: $2,000-$8,000+ for contested custody
Flat fee: $1,000-$2,500 for uncontested divorce
Modest Means: Reduced rates for qualified applicants
Office of Recovery Services (ORS) under Utah DHHS handles child support establishment, modification, enforcement, and collection.
Calculator: ORS Calculator
Website: ors.utah.gov/child-support
Utah DV Coalition (UDVC): 1-800-897-LINK (5465) — 24/7 statewide
Safe at Home (address confidentiality): (801) 538-1600 or 1-833-747-SAFE
National DV Hotline: 1-800-799-7233
Utah State Courts: utcourts.gov
OCAP: utcourts.gov/ocap
Child support calculator: ORS Calculator
Self-Help Center: (888) 683-0009
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