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Online Divorce in Alaska
For those seeking an inexpensive divorce in the state of Alaska, online divorce can be an easy, affordable and fast solution. Online divorce may be appropriate for couples who have an uncontested case. The step-by-step process of preparing divorce documents at OnlineDivorce.com makes it easy for the client.
The site helps prepare all the necessary divorce forms and provides detailed written instructions on how to file for dissolution of marriage in Alaska.
Our divorce document preparation service can assist those who want their divorce papers completed in a quick and stress-free fashion. Alaska has unique dissolution forms and filing requirements, and our online system provides the exact forms necessary along with instructions on how to file. We have helped thousands of people prepare their divorce documents for filing.
If the two spouses have an amicable agreement on the terms of the divorce, why should the process get drawn out, and why should money be spent on lawyers? Online divorces are often cheaper, quicker, and easier.
Online divorce can be a great option for those who want to save money and have the divorce finalized quickly to return to normal life. An increasing number of people are preparing documents for divorce online because it can be done in the comfort of one’s own home. Even for complex cases that involve children, property, or other assets, the online route is possible.
The process at OnlineDivorce.com is 100% secure. We protect the client’s information, and nothing gets filed until the client personally submits the divorce papers to the court. Filing for divorce in Alaska with OnlineDivorce can be a simple solution to a difficult situation.
Filing:
OnlineDivorce.com begins the divorce process by presenting a simple online questionnaire. It can be filled out alone or with the assistance of a spouse. A signature from the other spouse must be obtained, after which the divorce forms may be filed at the local court.
Please note that, unlike many states, Alaska laws define divorce and dissolution as different procedures. The difference between them is how much involvement is needed from the Court system. Thus, an uncontested divorce where the parties agree on all issues is referred to as dissolution.
The spouses can file a dissolution case together. However, if they can't agree, one spouse (called the plaintiff) should file a divorce case.
The actual filing process is explained in the detailed court-filing instructions that we provide with the completed court forms. Clients can also obtain assistance from their local courthouse by calling or stopping by.
If there are any issues with the documents after the initial filing, clients may need to follow up. OnlineDivorce.com helps the client make small adjustments to their forms, as requested by the court, at no additional charge. The goal of the service is always to minimize stress and hassle.
Residency:
Every state has specific requirements where divorcing couples must establish residency before filing for divorce. Alaska is no exception.
The spouse who files for a divorce and/or dissolution of marriage must be a resident of the state when filing and intend to stay in the state. No residency time limit is specified [Alaska Statutes; Sections 22.10.030, 25.24.080, and 25.24.090].
However, the fact that a person іs eligible to file for divorce in Alaska does not mean that the local court has jurisdiction or authority over all matters in a particular case (for example, child custody or property distribution).
The court would have jurisdiction over the parties in the divorce case if the married couple lived in Alaska for at least six consecutive months within the six years before filing.
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Valid grounds to get divorce in Alaska
Grounds for an online divorce using OnlineDivorce.com are the same as they would be for any divorce within the State of Alaska. Grounds are merely the reason for divorce, and the state must approve them.
There are two primary categories in Alaska: fault and no-fault.
Specifying a no-fault ground in a petition is one of the conditions for filing for the dissolution of the marriage (an uncontested divorce).
"No-fault" means that a divorce takes place without complaining about the wrongdoing of either spouse and proving it before the court.
In Alaska, a no-fault ground for dissolution is "incompatibility of temperament which has caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage."
The fault-based grounds for divorce include:
Adultery;
Incurable mental illness and confinement for a minimum of 18 months;
Drug or heavy alcohol abuse;
Failure to consummate the marriage;
Conviction of a felony;
Willful desertion or abandonment of over one year;
Cruel and/or inhuman treatment;
Personal indignities against the spouse [Alaska Statutes; Section 25.24.050].
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Custody of the child in Alaska
In Alaska divorce cases, parents are given fair and equal consideration when determining custody, and no preference is given to one parent versus the other based on gender. Child custody is determined only by "the overall best interest of the child."
In determining the best interests of the child, the court shall consider:
The physical, mental, emotional, religious, and other needs of the child;
The capability and desire of each parent to meet the child’s needs;
The preference of the children or child (if of sufficient age and maturity);
The love and affection that exists between the children and each of the parents;
The amount of time the child has lived in a stable environment and the desire to maintain continuity;
The desire and ability of each parent to allow an open and loving relationship between the child and the other parent, unless the court considers a continuing relationship with the other parent will endanger the health or safety of either the parent or the child;
Any evidence of spousal violence, child abuse, neglect, or other abuse;
Any evidence of substance abuse that would affect the emotional or physical well-being of the child;
and other factors that the court considers relevant.
Alaska law presumes that children should have equal access to both parents, but the court can restrict access to the children if there is a severe safety concern. Thus, based on the above considerations, the court can choose to award either joint or sole legal and physical custody to one or both parents.
Legal custody is the parent's decision-making authority over such matters as the child's education, medical care, etc. And physical custody is the actual placement of the child and time spent with each parent.
Even when one parent has primary physical custody of a child, legal custody can be shared between both parents. Both parents may have a say in all essential issues, regardless of which parent the child lives with at any given time.
Rules for child support in Alaska
Alaska has put into place specific state-mandated child support guidelines that apply in almost every case, barring extraordinary circumstances. Both parent's incomes (including salaries and wages, severance, commissions, bonuses and profit-sharing, interest and dividends, pensions, self-employment income and Social Security) are considered when calculating the child support obligation.
In the great majority of cases, child support payments continue until the child reaches eighteen years of age and can extend until they complete their secondary education.
Either or both parents may be required to provide child support. Child support payments may be ordered paid to a court-appointed trustee or through the state child support enforcement agency. There are official Child Support Guidelines contained in Alaska Rules of Civil Procedure; Rule 90.3.
These guidelines will be presumed to be correct unless the amount is shown to somehow be unjust or inappropriate under the circumstances of a case.
Factors for deviation from the guidelines include:
An especially large family size;
Any significant income of the child;
Health or other extraordinary expenses;
Unusually low expenses of the family;
The parent who has the child support obligation also has an income below the Federal poverty level; and
Any other unusual circumstances.
For parents with income over $126,000, Rule 90.3 says that the portion of an adjusted annual income over $126,000 will not be used in calculating the child support amount unless the other parent presents evidence showing the higher income should be used in the calculation. If the cap is used, the AI will be $126,000 for the calculation.
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Rules for spousal support in Alaska
Alimony, also known as spousal maintenance, can be ordered by the court to help one spouse live in a manner established during the marriage after the divorce.
The couple may decide support together before filing, or the court may award it in a contested case. The court may award either rehabilitative or reorientation support alimony to either of the spouses in either lump-sum payments or as monthly/yearly payments or both.
Rehabilitation support enables the receiving spouse to pay for job training or school and get skills to work and make enough money. Rehabilitation support can last for the reasonable time required to finish a degree program (typically, for up to four years).
Reorientation support is paid for a shorter period (a year or less). It is typically applied to cases where the division of marital property does not meet one spouse's needs.
In awarding spousal maintenance, Alaska courts consider the following factors:
the length of the marriage and the standard of living established during the marriage;
the age and health of the spouses;
each spouse's earning capacity, including their educational backgrounds, employment skills, work experiences, custodial responsibilities for children of the marriage, etc.;
each spouse's financial condition of the parties;
the conduct of the parties, including whether there has been unreasonable depletion of marital assets;
the division of property;
and other factors the court may consider relevant in a particular divorce case.
Property division in Alaska
When a couple chooses to divorce in Alaska, they must distribute property fairly and agreeably.
As Alaska is an equitable distribution state, property acquired during the marriage is divided in a “fair” manner. In some cases, the court may decide that it is "fair and equitable" to give one spouse more or less than 50%.
Any fault of the spouses is not taken into account. The factors which the judge uses to decide what is an equitable property distribution in a particular divorce case include:
the length of the marriage and the couple's standard of living during the marriage;
the age and health of the parties;
each spouse's earning capacity, including their educational backgrounds, employment skills, work experiences, and responsibilities to take care of children during the marriage;
each spouse's financial condition;
the parties' conduct, including unreasonably spent or sold marital assets;
the desirability of awarding the family home, or the right to live in it to the party who has primary physical custody of children;
the circumstances and needs of each party;
the time and manner of buying or receiving the property in question; whether the property can produce any income and its value at the time of division [Alaska Statutes; Section 25.24.160].
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Contested divorces can be lengthy and costly due to spouses being unable to agree on one or more key issues, including child custody, property division, or spousal support.
Offline and inconvenient process in which both parties often hire attorneys to represent their interests.
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Absent a settlement, the final divorce judgment and terms are determined by the court, which may not fully align with the preferences of either spouse.
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Mediation support in Alaska
Either of the spouses can request mediation in an attempt to reach a settlement and avoid a contested divorce. If no request is made, the court can order the spouses to participate in mediation if it determines that a more satisfactory settlement may be achieved. In these cases, the court will appoint a mediator [Alaska Statutes; Section 25.24.060].
For those seeking to prepare their divorce papers using OnlineDivorce.com, utilizing divorce mediation can be a great tool to smooth out disagreements and prevent the case from going to court. This can be the simplest way to assure a fast, easy and affordable online divorce.
Divorce forms in Alaska
Alaska forms produced by OnlineDivorce.com are court-approved divorce forms. We have automated the process of filling them out to simplify matters and avoid any difficulties that may occur when filling out the paperwork alone. By utilizing OnlineDivorce.com, clients can streamline the process of preparing divorce documents to help both parties move forward with their lives.
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Filing fees for divorce in Alaska
When an individual files divorce papers, the court will charge filing fees. These costs are in addition to the cost of using OnlineDivorce.com. Clients must check with their local court to determine the exact amount.
How long will it take?
Use of the OnlineDivorce.com service usually takes between 30 minutes and two hours or more, depending on the complexity of the case. Clients start by filling out a questionnaire and can either complete it in one sitting or save their progress and complete it at a later date.
Once the documents have been completed, they need to be filed with the other spouse’s signature. More information regarding the finalization of the divorce case is provided once the paperwork has been completed and submitted to the court.
Here is how OnlineDivorce.com makes completing divorce papers easier:
We provide the full divorce packet required by the local court - clients do not need to drive to their local courthouse to get the blank forms or search for the right divorce forms online. In rare cases, local county forms can vary in color, paper material, size, or bar code, so they may need to be obtained directly from the county clerk's office.
We complete the necessary forms for clients based on their answers given in a simple guided online interview - clients do not need to understand family law or read through complicated instructions to figure out how to fill out the forms themselves.
We give detailed, easy to follow step-by-step instructions for filing a divorce with the court - so the client knows exactly what to do to get his/her divorce finalized.
We provide unlimited technical support - if a client needs assistance through the online process, he/she can always reach out to us via phone, email, or live chat, and we'll do our best to help.
We save our clients time and money - if divorcing spouses agree regarding the terms of their divorce, they typically don’t have to pay thousands to a lawyer to handle their divorce forms and don't need to spend hours trying to do it all by themselves.
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