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Alaska is a "no fault" divorce state, which allows for divorce on the basis of an "incompatibility of temperament." This means that even if your spouse is entirely opposed to ending your marriage, you can still request, and receive, a divorce from the Court. What if I want to modify my divorce or custody order?

Property and debt must be divided in a fair and equitable way. For a marriage of some length, "fair and equitable" often means 50-50. However, after considering the factors listed below, the court may decide that it is "fair and equitable" to give one party more or less than 50%.

Some people call this alimony, but in Alaska it is called spousal support. The court may order spousal support to be paid before the divorce is final, after the divorce, or both. But usually, the court orders spousal support for a specific purpose and a limited amount of time.

Under the state of Alaska's divorce laws, alimony awards must be fair and necessary. Courts can award alimony for either a limited or indefinite period of time, as a lump sum or in installments. (Alaska Stat. § 25.24.

Is there a waiting period before a divorce or dissolution is finalized in Alaska? Generally, you must wait at least 30 days after filing for divorce or dissolution before the judge will sign the final divorce decree.

Alaska is a "no fault" divorce state, which allows for divorce on the basis of an "incompatibility of temperament." This means that even if your spouse is entirely opposed to ending your marriage, you can still request, and receive, a divorce from the Court. What if I want to modify my divorce or custody order?