Alaska divorce at a glance
Official source: Alaska court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.
How to file for divorce in Alaska: step by step
Alaska’s joint "dissolution" lets fully-agreed couples finish without serving each other. Here is the path to a Decree of Dissolution.
- Confirm you can file in Alaska
You must be an Alaska resident when you file (no minimum length). Alaska is no-fault (incompatibility); fully-agreed couples use the joint "dissolution" procedure.Source: AS 25.24 - Prepare the joint petition
For an agreed case, prepare the joint Petition for Dissolution of Marriage with your written agreement.Source: Alaska DR-100 series - File with the Superior Court
File with the Superior Court and pay about $250, or file a fee-exemption request (TF-920).Source: Form TF-920 (fee exemption) - Both spouses sign (no service needed)
In a joint dissolution both spouses sign, so no service is required.Source: AS 25.24.200 - Complete the child-support affidavit (if children)
If you have children, complete the DR-305 Child Support Guidelines Affidavit — Alaska uses a percentage of the paying parent’s adjusted income (see the calculator above).Source: Alaska Civil Rule 90.3 - Attend the hearing
A hearing is held about 30+ days after filing; the court signs the Decree of Dissolution.Source: Decree of Dissolution
What does filing “pro se” (without a lawyer) mean in Alaska?
Pro se — also called self-represented — means you handle your own divorce without hiring an attorney. In Alaska you have the right to file your own divorce, and the court publishes the official forms for you to use. The large majority of uncontested divorces, where both spouses agree the marriage is over and can agree on the terms, are handled pro se every day.
Filing pro se is usually a good fit when: you both agree on the divorce, you can agree on splitting property and debts, and any parenting time and support are worked out. It’s worth talking to a lawyer when: you disagree about custody or money, one spouse hides assets or won’t cooperate, there’s a business or significant property to divide, or there has been any abuse.
LawCat prepares your Alaska pro-se divorce documents for free and walks you through every filing step — so doing it yourself never means doing it alone.
How child support is calculated in Alaska
A percentage of the paying parent’s adjusted income (20% for one child, 27% for two, 33% for three). (Alaska Civil Rule 90.3)
For example, a paying parent with $60,000 a year and two children (27%) would owe roughly $1,350 a month. Try your own numbers:
Note: of the paying parent’s adjusted income (Alaska Civil Rule 90.3).
How long does a Alaska divorce take?
For a joint dissolution, a hearing is held about 30+ days after filing. After that, the timeline depends on the court’s calendar and how quickly each step is completed. An uncontested, pro-se divorce is typically the fastest path — most of the wait is the statutory period, not paperwork.
Common reasons Alaska divorce filings get rejected
- Missing signatures, or forms that aren’t notarized where the court requires it.
- Skipping the financial disclosure both spouses are required to exchange.
- Filing before meeting the residency requirement.
- Mistakes serving the other spouse, or forgetting to file the proof of service.
- Not following local county rules. None. A unified statewide court system uses the same forms everywhere.
LawCat’s guided questions and filing checklist are built to prevent exactly these — the errors that send self-represented filers back to the clerk’s window.
Alaska document generation is on the way
LawCat already prepares complete divorce packets free in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, and is expanding to Alaska. In the meantime, the official Alaska court forms are linked below.
Official Alaska forms → See how it worksWhy LawCat is free
Most “online divorce” sites charge $137–$499 for the same public court forms, and some add monthly fees. LawCat gives document preparation away because it is built by a law firm that helps people who later decide they want an attorney. You keep the free documents either way.
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Alaska divorce FAQ
Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Alaska?
No. Alaska allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Alaska divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.
How long do I have to live in Alaska to file for divorce?
Check Alaska’s residency requirement with the official court source before filing.
How much does it cost to file for divorce in Alaska?
$250 (divorce or dissolution). Fee exemption request form TF-920. With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.