Idaho Divorce Laws Frequently Asked Questions |
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| 1. How long must I have lived in Idaho to file for divorce?
Under the Idaho divorce law you are required at minimum to be a resident of the State for at least 6 weeks. |
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| 2. What if my spouse doesn't live in Idaho?
Under the Idaho divorce law there are no requirements for your spouse to live in Idaho. However, this complicates the divorce process. |
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| 3. How can this complicate my divorce process?
The divorce process gets complicated since your spouse needs to be served with divorce papers. This takes more paper work and more time. Also, due to the distance between you and your spouse, the cost of divorce increases. |
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| 4. How long will it take for me to be rid of my spouse?
The divorce process takes time unlike marriage. Most divorce cases are resolved with months of the divorce filing. Some cases take longer, while a few have taken years to be decreed by the court. The time it takes your divorce to be settled depends on the complexity of your divorce case. |
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| 5. What is the filing fee for divorce in the State of Idaho?
The court filing fee for divorce depends on the county of Idaho that you live in. |
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| 6. How do divorce attorneys in Idaho charge for their services?
Mostly, Idaho divorce lawyers charge according to an hourly rate. |
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| 7. How much will my divorce cost me?
This really depends on the complexity of your divorce case and the time it takes to be settled. |
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| 8. Do I really require an Idaho divorce lawyer?
Well you can represent yourself in the court. Ideally, it is better to hire the services of an Idaho divorce lawyer. |
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| 9. Can my spouse and I hire the same Idaho divorce lawyer and save some money?
No, it is not possible for any Idaho divorce lawyer to represent both of the spouses. It is possible to hire the same Idaho divorce lawyer to prepare the papers for both the spouses. |
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| 10. Does the State of Idaho recognize common laws?
No, the State of Idaho doesn't recognize common laws. |
| 11. Is Idaho a No-Fault State?
Yes, Idaho is a no fault State. Though, in Idaho you can also file for divorce on grounds. No fault divorces finish faster. |
