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To request modification of a final divorce or custody order, you must file a Motion to Modify. The Court will only consider your request to modify the original terms of your divorce and/or custody decree if you can show there has been a substantial change of circumstances since the original order.

How long does a divorce take in Alaska? Once the Alaska divorce paperwork has been filed in court, it usually takes 30 to 90 days for a divorce to be final. The start to finish time of the divorce may vary depending on the caseload of the court and the availability of judges to sign the final Decree of Dissolution.

Although adultery in Alaska is a basis for divorce, it doesn't impact alimony, in and of itself. That's because Alaska's alimony law specifically states that when deciding alimony issues, judges must not take marital fault into account.

Because California is a no-fault divorce state, you do not have to cite a reason for your divorce. Even if you asked for a divorce because your spouse cheated on you (or vice-versa), the court will not consider this fact during your divorce proceedings.

Alaska provides for "fault-based" and "no-fault" divorce. In a fault-based divorce, one spouse accuses the other of misconduct. In a no-fault divorce, neither spouse blames the other for the failure of the marriage. Under Alaska divorce laws, adultery is one of the acceptable grounds (reasons) for divorce.

Cheating has no bearing on division of assets unless you have an ironclad prenup. In a community property state, she would get half of the community property assets. If either or both could substantiate sole and separate property, that would remain with the owner.