Alaska

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:37 amOverview In Alaska, parents can request changes to custody, visitation (parenting time), or child support after a divorce, but the court only grants modifications when there has been a material change in circumstances since the last order. The court also must find that the requested change is…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:24 amOverview Divorce in Alaska is designed to be accessible for both represented and self-represented individuals. The Alaska Court System provides a comprehensive framework for residents to complete their divorce without hiring an attorney, particularly when both spouses agree on all terms or when financial and custody matters…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 10:54 amOverview Alaska does have timing rules that affect when a divorce can become final, but the picture is more nuanced than a single one-size-fits-all “waiting period.” For self-represented (pro se) Alaskans, the key is understanding how three clocks overlap: (1) the statutory scheduling window for joint dissolutions…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 10:49 amOverview Yes. Alaska allows both no-fault and fault-based divorce. The no-fault option—“incompatibility of temperament”—is by far the most common and simplest route for self-represented (pro se) couples. Under Alaska Statute §25.24.050(a)(7), a marriage may be dissolved when “incompatibility of temperament has caused the irremediable breakdown of the…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:10 amOverview Yes, you can get a divorce in Alaska even if your spouse lives outside the state. Alaska courts have jurisdiction to dissolve a marriage when at least one spouse is a resident at the time of filing. Under Alaska Statute §25.24.080, the key requirement is residency—not…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 10:50 amOverview In Alaska, property division during a divorce follows the principle of equitable distribution. This means that marital property is divided fairly—but not necessarily equally—between spouses. Judges look at many factors, including each spouse’s earning ability, contributions to the marriage, length of the relationship, and post-divorce economic…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:06 amOverview Filing for divorce in Alaska involves a structured set of forms published by the Alaska Court System. These forms ensure that both the petitioner and the respondent disclose finances, address parenting arrangements, and comply with statutory requirements under Alaska Statutes §25.24.200 – 260 and Alaska Civil…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 10:59 amOverview In Alaska, couples who wish to legally end their marriage have two main options under state law: dissolution or divorce. Both processes ultimately terminate the marriage and result in a Final Decree issued by the court, but the paths differ in structure, required paperwork, and whether…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:13 amOverview Divorce in Alaska follows a structured process designed to ensure fairness, notice, and due process while respecting Alaska’s vast geography and limited court resources. For self-represented (pro se) individuals, the total time to finalize a divorce depends on several variables: the level of agreement between spouses,…

Recently updated on December 22nd, 2025 at 11:26 amOverview Alaska’s residency rule for filing a divorce (or dissolution) is intentionally straightforward for self-represented people: at least one spouse must be an Alaska resident on the date of filing. In plain terms, that means you are physically present in Alaska when you file and you intend…