Idaho Divorce Law Information

The following information is a resource on Idaho divorce law, in addition to child custody and child support guidelines. You can find divorce lawyers, separation and divorce forms, child support calculators, and other professional services.  In addition to the resources listed below, you can find more help and information in our divorce article section.

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IDAHO DIVORCE LAWYERS

Need a Divorce Lawyer? LegalMatch allows you to present your case, and respond only to attorneys who want to help you. It's Free & Confidential.  You can post you legal issues with Legal Match and receive a reply from qualified attorneys who can handle your case.  Legal Match is a good directory  that empowers consumers to locate and thoroughly review the experience, availability and price of pre-screened attorneys before deciding whom to contact.

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DIVORCE FORM PREPARATION

Have All of Your Documents Completed For You!  This easy to use, accurate, and up-to-date on-line divorce service is a perfect "do it yourself (without a lawyer)" solution for any uncontested divorce (with or without children) that will be filed in the state of Idaho.  You can get "Real Person" customer support by phone & e-mail, plus access  to 40 downloadable books (valued at over $750).   Start your divorce form preparation today.

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PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS

There are currently no private investigators for this state

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BACKGROUND CHECKS

Conduct Background Checks and Investigations - Obtain vital statistics, marriage and divorce records, credit record checks, criminal and court records, sex offender searches, driving and vehicle records, property records, general public records, business registration and property resources.  Find out the truth about anyone!

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DIVORCE SUPPORT GROUPS

Divorce Care can help you locate a divorce support group in your area.  There are thousands of DivorceCare support groups throughout the USA and Canada, and many groups meeting internationally as well.

Partners in Prevention provides consulting and psychological services to domestic abuse survivors before, during and post divorce. Additionally, we serve as consulting experts in both civil and criminal domestic violence cases. We also offer continuing medical and nursing education in domestic abuse assessment and clinical management to healthcare professionals. You can contact us at:
13918 E. Mississippi Ave
Aurora, CO 80012
Phone: 720-222-1058

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DOMESTIC VIOLENCE RESOURCES

Domestic Violence Crisis and Support Services
Shelters and Hotlines
Coalition Against Domestic Violence

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IDAHO DIVORCE LAW SUMMARY

RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS AND WHERE TO FILE:  To file for a divorce in this state, the plaintiff must be a resident of the state for at least 6 weeks before filing.  The divorce may be filed with the district court in the county where either spouse resides

LEGAL GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE:  A divorce may be granted on the following grounds: 1) Irreconcilable Differences; 2) Adultery; 3) Extreme Cruelty; 4) Willful desertion or neglect; 5) Addiction to alcohol; 6) Permanent insanity; or 7) Conviction of a felony.  [Based on Idaho Statutes: 32-603]

LEGAL SEPARATION:  In actions for a legal separation, the court may determine the custody of the children, the amount of child support and alimony, the division of property and the responsibility for the payment of debts.  [Based on Idaho Statutes: 32-704]

PROPERTY DISTRIBUTION:  Idaho is a community property state, meaning that the marital estate is usually divided equally.  The following factors may be taken into consideration when determining the property division: 1) The duration of the marriage; 2) Any prenuptial agreements; 3) The age, health, occupation and earning capacity, and liabilities of each spouse; 4) The needs of each spouse; 5) Whether alimony has been awarded; and 6) The retirement benefits of each spouse.  [Based on Idaho Statutes: 32-712]

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ALIMONY/MAINTENANCE/SPOUSAL SUPPORT:  The court may order one spouse to pay maintenance if it is determined that the spouse seeking support is unable to be self-supporting and lacks sufficient property to provide for his or her reasonable needs. The time period and amount of maintenance determined is based on the following factors:  1) The duration of the marriage; 2) The fault of either party; 3) The financial resources of the spouse seeking maintenance; 3) The time required to acquire sufficient education or find employment; 4) The age, physical and emotional condition, and earning ability of the spouse seeking maintenance; 5) The ability of the spouse paying maintenance to meet his or her own needs; and 6) The tax consequences to each spouse. [Based on Idaho Statutes: 32-705]

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CHILD CUSTODY:  Custody may be awarded to either parent, based on the "Best Interests of the Child".  The court shall consider the following factors when determining custody:

• The wishes of the child;
• The wishes of each parent regarding custody;
• The relationship of the child with each parent and his or her siblings;
• The child's adjustment to home, school, and community;
• The need to promote continuity in the child's life;
• The relative parental fitness of each parent;
• The evidence of domestic violence

The court may award either joint physical custody or joint legal custody or shared custody based on the court's determination of the best interests of the child or children. [Based on Idaho Statutes: 32-717 and 32-717B]

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CHILD SUPPORT: Either parent may be ordered to pay child support, with the assumption that both parents share legal responsibility for supporting their child. That legal responsibility should be divided in proportion to their Guidelines Income, whether they be separated, divorced, remarried, or never married. For a discussion of the determination of child support, please read the Child Support Guidelines.   » Return to top