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Important Information About Divorce in Alaska
What is the waiting period for divorce in Alaska?
30 days after filing
Do you need to be separated before filing for divorce in Alaska? If so, how long?
No
How does Alaska look at property? (e.g., separate property / equitable property)
Alaska is an equitable property state
What is the Alaska Divorce Filing Fee?
$250
Is Joint Petition in Alaska possible?
Yes
How do you waive filing fee?
Exemption From the Payment of Fees, TF-920: https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/docs/tf-920.pdf
What are the annulment rules in Alaska?
No annulment - but can "void" the marriage if:
One of the parties is already married
More closely related to each other than third cousins
One was a minor and parents or guardian did not consent to the marriage
Either party was of unsound mind
Fraud re: consent
Consent by force
Failure to have sexual relations
Is there a faster way to divorce in Alaska?
Dissolution - http://www.courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcstart.htm
What are the parties divorcing in Alaska called?
Petitioner and Respondent
What are the methods of serving the Petition (or equivalent) in Alaska?
In Person; Process server; Certified mail
What are the residency requirements for divorce in Alaska?
One of you must live in the state - there are jurisdiction issues though: http://www.courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcstart.htm#residency
Does it matter who files for divorce in Alaska first?
No
What is the deadline for the Response (or equivalent) in Alaska?
20 Days
Are the parties required to go to court in Alaska? Describe
Need a hearing but can file for hearing by phone http://www.courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcstart.htm#hearing
Are there requirements before you can file or finalize your divorce in Alaska (like classes, etc)
No
Is separation required before you can finalize your divorce in Alaska?
No
Is Alaska a No-fault state?
Yes
If fault, what are the grounds?
N/A
Is there Permanent Alimony/spousal support in Alaska?
No: Rehabilitation and Reorientation support only - both temporary.
What are the Alimony/Spousal Support Rules in Alaska?
Generally 1-4 years depending on circumstances http://www.courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcspousal.htm
What are the Child Support Rules in Alaska?
https://www.divorcenet.com/resources/divorce/divorce-and-children/child-support-alaska.htm
Are there Military Divorce Rules in Alaska?
http://www.courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcstart.htm#military
Is there an official Alaska spousal support calculator? If yes, link
No
Is there an official Alaska child support calculator? if yes, link
https://webapp.state.ak.us/cssd/guidelinecalc/form
When are you able to file taxes in Alaska as a single person?
No state income taxes - subject to federal tax law.
Can parties legally separate in Alaska? If so, how?
Yes. It is possible to get a Decree of Legal Separation in Alaska. In this situation, the couple will go through formal property and debt distribution and planning for their children (child support, custody, co-parenting, and such).
Where do you file for divorce in Alaska? (e.g., resident county, etc.)
Any court in the state as long as you or your spouse are a current resident of Alaska
What are the Alaska rules for filing in this place?
1. Make two copies of everything (one for you and one for the defendant);
2. File the original documents at your local court;
3. Pay the required fee or submit the Request for Exemption from Payment of Fees, TF-920; PDF
4. Get two copies of the summons and standing order back from the clerk (one copy is for you and one for the defendant);
5. Put together the defendant's packet, which is a copy of everything you filed plus the summons and standing order.
6. Serve the defendant
What are the primary documents generated for Alaska divorce called?
Complaint or a petition, and required attachments
Can you change your name during the Alaska divorce process? If so, how?
"An adult's name may be returned to a previous name as part of a divorce or dissolution proceeding, otherwise it must be done in a separate Change of Name Case.
https://public.courts.alaska.gov/web/forms/docs/civ-698.pdf"
Can you finalize your Alaska divorce while pregnant? If yes, how?
Yes, but it's complicated (more paperwork): http://courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcforms.htm#shc-pac1a
"Info on ending domestic partnerships (formerly ""Can you end an Alaska domestic partnership at the same time as divorce"")
Yes, You can file the same paperwork as any married couple in Alaska to get a divorce. To start a case in court, you must file a document called either a complaint or a petition, and required attachments. The kind of complaint or petition you file will depend on your situation.
https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/shcstart.htm#:~:text=You%20can%20file%20the%20same,will%20depend%20on%20your%20situation.
Are financial disclosures required in Alaska divorce? If so, explain
Yes, within 45 days of the Answer.
https://courts.alaska.gov/shc/family/docs/shc-1010n.pdf
Is there free legal help for divorce in Alaska? If so, where and how do you access?
https://alaskabar.org/for-lawyers/pro-bono/pro-bono-legal-service-providers/
Is there common law marriage in Alaska?
No. The state of Alaska does not recognize common law marriage, but courts do understand that couples still have relationships not defined by a marriage license. In legal terms, this is called a “domestic partnership.” And, just like a married couple who opts to divorce, so too do those in a domestic partnership.
Is there E-Filing in Alaska?
Maybe. The Alaska Court system is deploying electronic filing (eFiling) to courts throughout the state. In courts that have adopted eFiling, parties and attorneys file and serve documents in new and existing cases through TrueFiling, a web-based eFiling program.
Is Court Required in Alaska?
Yes
Are you required to appear in an Alaska court at any point in the divorce process?
When you file your dissolution petition, the clerk will schedule a hearing date—the date that you will appear in front of a judge to consider your case—at least 30 days after the day that you filed. Both spouses must attend the hearing. You and your spouse can each bring a lawyer to the hearing, but you're not required to have one.
At the hearing, a judge will make sure that both you and your spouse understand and agree to everything in the paperwork and that the agreement is fair to both of you. The judge might make amendments to the agreement, but only if you and your spouse both agree.
Sources:
https://public.courts.alaska.gov
http://www.courts.alaska.gov/shc/family
