Grounds for Divorce in Idaho

Choosing grounds is a strategy decision. Most Idaho couples select a no-fault filing to lower tension and focus on practical solutions. Fault grounds exist, but they usually add time and cost because they require proof.

No-Fault Ground

Idaho allows no-fault divorce based on the marriage being irretrievably broken. You do not need to prove wrongdoing. This straightforward path helps many couples focus on agreements instead of allegations.

Fault Grounds

Idaho also recognizes traditional fault grounds, such as adultery, extreme cruelty, willful desertion or neglect, habitual intemperance, felony conviction, or similar serious misconduct. Proving fault can require witnesses, documents, and additional hearings. That added proof takes time and can increase cost without guaranteeing a different outcome on property or support.

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FAQs

Do I have to prove fault to get divorced in Idaho?
No. Most divorces proceed as no-fault, and you do not have to show your spouse did something wrong.

Can fault affect the outcome?
It can matter in limited circumstances, but it rarely changes property division directly. Fault claims often increase time, tension, and cost.

Is a fault divorce faster in Idaho?
Usually not. Because fault requires proof, these cases typically involve more steps and take longer than no-fault filings.