START YOUR IDAHO DIVORCE.

A divorce filed in the State of Idaho is a fairly simple process.  We will provide step-by-step instructions, and our support department is always available to help you complete your Idaho divorce filing.

Before you file your divorce in Idaho, you should be aware of some of the laws regarding a divorce that is filed in the State of Idaho:

• You must reside in the State of Idaho for 6 weeks before you file a divorce. (Idaho Code, Title 5, Chapters: 404)
  
• A person in the military stationed in Idaho must reside in Idaho for 6 weeks before filing.
• Most divorces are filed as a "no-fault" divorce citing irreconcilable differences, but you can also file on the grounds of Adultery, cruelty, desertion, and other grounds. (See Idaho Code, Title 32, Chapters: 603, 610)
  
• Idaho is a "community property" state and property and debt obtained during the marriage is split equally or on mutual agreement.
• Alimony is dermined by the Judge's descretion, taking into affect the length of marriage, age of spouses, earning capacities, amoung other factors.
  

Idaho Child Custody, visitation and support.

Idaho considers many factors when determining child custody.  The Court will review the wishes of the parents, the child(ren), the relationship between the child(ren) and the parents, domestic violence, and more.  The best option is to come to an agreement on the custody arrangements with the other parent.

Most couples are in agreement with the custody of their children.  This is usually the best for your child(ren), as the parents have the knowledge to know what is best for the child(ren).  If the court's get involved to make decisions, the court's in Idaho consider factors such as the physical, emotional, religious and social needs of the child.

In our questionnaire, we will ask you questions about the custody of your children, including who will be the primary custodial parent, visitation and support.  This allows to to properly prepare the custody provisions of the divorce forms that will be filed with the court.

In a small number of cases, one parent will need special provisions, such as supervised visitation, or provisions for out-of-state travel.  We will include all these necessary provisions.

Child Support

Child support in Idaho can be an agreed upon amount or it can be pursuant to the Idaho child support guidelines.  The parents complete a child support worksheet and the worksheet will generate the appropriate Idaho child support obligation. The guidelines take into consideration the income of both parents, the parenting time, among other factors and determines the amount of support to be paid by the non-custodial parent.

Division of marital property and debts.

Idaho is a "community property" state.  The property and debt acquired during the term of the marriage is split equally.  The parties can do whatever they want as long as both parties agree.

Many customers have been separated and have already split their property, and made decisions on how the debts of the marriage will be paid. 

Although most customer have already divided property, and don't require the divorce forms to include any division of property or debts, we can get as detailed as necessary.  We handle the division of multiple homes and/or investment properties if needed.