Section I: Attorney fee structure
A. Hourly Compensation Rates
Counsel engaged for marital dissolution proceedings shall invoice at a rate between one hundred ninety-five ($195) and two hundred thirty ($230) per sixty-minute interval.
B. Case Complexity Pricing Tiers
Uncontested Dissolution
Total legal representation costs: One thousand ($1,000) to two thousand ($2,000)
Characterized by mutual agreement on all substantive matters
Contested Dissolution
Estimated total legal expenses: Eight thousand three hundred ($8,300) to nine thousand seven hundred ($9,700)
Precipitated by disputes involving:
- Child custody arrangements
- Property allocation
- Spousal maintenance determinations
Section II: Ancillary Expenditures
A. Judicial Processing
Court petition filing fee: Three hundred eighteen dollars ($318)
B. Mandatory Educational Components
Parental orientation course: Thirty dollars ($30) per individual
Divorce education seminar: Thirty-five dollars ($35) per individual
Applicable when dependent minors are present
C. Mediation Services
Hourly mediation rate: Two hundred dollars ($200)
Total expense contingent upon required session volume
Important notice: The aforementioned financial projections represent statistical averages. Individual circumstances may precipitate material variance. Consultation with licensed Utah matrimonial counsel is recommended for precise cost estimation.
