How do I get a divorce if I live in a different state?
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How do I get a divorce if I live in a different state?
If you and your spouse live in different states but want to divorce, it is possible to do so. Still, you need to meet the residency requirements of the state where you file for divorce. If your spouse filed for divorce first in a different state, that filing and that state’s laws usually control the proceeding.
Is Alaska a marital property state?
Alaska is a community property state, which means that virtually all assets and debt acquired during the duration of a marriage are considered marital property, and are thus divided equally between the spouses in the event of a divorce.
Is adultery illegal in Alaska?
Alaska law specifically says that “in an action for divorce on the ground of adultery, a confession of adultery is not alone sufficient to justify a judgment of divorce.” But when it comes to spousal maintenance in Alaska, adultery has no impact at all.
How long do you have to be married to get alimony in Alaska?
The duration of payments is determined by a judge in Alaska family court. Alimony length is usually based on length of marriage – one commonly used standard for alimony duration is that 1 year of alimony is paid every three years of marriage (however, this is not always the case in every state or with every judge).
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Alaska?
The court fees for filing the paperwork for a basic divorce in a Alaska court is $200.00. However, the total costs for a divorce can be much higher – especially in the case of a contested divorce, where attorney fees and mediation costs average from $15,000 to $20,000 or more.
What is marital and non marital property?
Marital, or community property, is defined as assets and debt newly acquired during the marriage, either jointly or by one party, other than by a gift or inheritance to one spouse. Nonmarital, or separate property, are the assets and debts owned prior to the marriage that remain unchanged.
