By FindLaw Staff | Legally reviewed by Nicole Prebeck, Esq. | Last updated January 06, 2023
Alaska's divorce laws regulate the eligibility requirements, the legal grounds allowed, and other aspects of divorce filings. Some states have waiting periods before a divorce will be finalized, or residency requirements applicable to at least one of the parties. All states allow "no-fault" divorce for couples who have mutually decided the marriage is over, without having to fault one or the other. However, divorces will be granted for fault as well, depending on the state.
Below is a brief overview of Alaska divorce laws.
Alaska law uses the term "incompatibility of temperament" for no-fault divorces but also recognizes "for fault" grounds such as adultery, cruelty, the conviction of a felony, drug addiction, and others. See Filing for Dissolution or Divorce: Ending Your Marriage on the Alaska Court System's Web site to learn more about the process and requirements.
See FindLaw's Divorce section for a variety of helpful articles and resources.
Code Section |
§ 25.24.210 et seq. of the Alaska Statutes |
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Residency Requirements |
Plaintiff must be a resident for any amount of time |
Waiting Period |
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'No-Fault' Grounds for Divorce |
"Incompatibility of Temperament" |
Defenses to a Divorce Filing |
For adultery, procurement, connivance, express or implied forgiveness, dual guilt, or waiting over 2 yrs. to bring the action. Depending on the grounds for divorce, the defense of procurement or express forgiveness may be made. |
Other Grounds for Divorce |
Failure to consummate the marriage at the time of the marriage and continuing at the commencement of the action; adultery; conviction of a felony; willful desertion for a period of one year; either cruel and inhuman treatment meant to impair health or endanger life; personal indignities; or incompatibility of temperament; habitual gross drunkenness; incurable mental illness when the spouse has been institutionalized for at least 18 months; addition of either spouse to opium, morphine, cocaine, or a similar drug |
Factors Considered When Determining Alimony |
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Note: State laws may change at any time through the decisions of higher courts, the enactment of new legislation, and other means. You may want to contact an Alaska attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.
Divorce can be stressful enough even for those who fully understand the law. In order to protect your interests and ensure the best outcome possible, particularly if children are involved, you should consider working with a lawyer.
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