Short answer: Utah divides marital property equitably, meaning fairly but not necessarily 50/50. Property acquired during the marriage is usually marital and gets divided. Property owned before the marriage, or received as a gift or inheritance, is generally separate. The court looks at the length of the marriage, each spouse's finances and how assets were used. Divorce isn't just about ending a marriage. It's also about figuring out what happens to the home, savings, retirem