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Filing fees for a dissolution or a divorce in Alaska are $250. If you can't afford to pay the filing fee, you may be eligible for a fee waiver. To ask the judge to waive your fees, you submit an Exemption From the Payment of Fees. This will be filed with your complaint when you open your case.

The fee for filing an Alaska uncontested divorce petition is $250. If you are unable to pay this fee, you can request a fee waiver by filing out the form Exemption From the Payment of Fees, TF-920.

The State of Alaska recognizes no-fault divorces where one party alleges that "incompatibility of temperament has caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage". This is commonly referred to as "irreconcilable differences", meaning the two parties no longer get along.

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.

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.

On average, the total cost of divorce in Alaska is estimated to be between $10,000 and $20,000. To keep costs low, you could consider a divorce kit. You will need to get certain documents like divorce papers, and work together with your spouse for this option.

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%.

Final decree (also called a final judgement) closes an adjudication, deciding all issues of fact and law on the rights of the parties. The only thing after a final decree to be settled usually is the execution of the decisions such as the amount of damages and whether to appeal the decision.

To request modification of a final divorce or custody order, you must file a Motion to Modify. The Court will only consider your request to modify the original terms of your divorce and/or custody decree if you can show there has been a substantial change of circumstances since the original order.