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Divorce in North Dakota: forms, cost, and how to file

A plain-English overview of getting an uncontested divorce in North Dakota — the residency rule, the no-fault ground, the filing fee, and the official forms — from LawCat, a free service built by attorneys.

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North Dakota divorce at a glance

Residency requirement
Plaintiff 6 months in ND
No-fault ground
Irreconcilable differences (NDCC 14-05-03/14-05-09.1). No separation requirement or post-filing waiting period; stipulated divorces usually granted on the papers without hearing. Residency: plaintiff ND resident 6 months preceding commencement (or at time of…
Filing fee
$160 (raised from $80 effective July 1, 2025, NDCC 27-05.2-03). Fee waiver forms at ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/fee-waiver.
Child support
PERCENTAGE OF OBLIGOR NET INCOME model (only non-income-shares state in this batch) — NDAC ch. 75-02-04.1; ~14%/20%/22%/24%/27% of obligor net income for 1-5 children. Official calculator at ND HHS Child Support…
E-filing (self-represented)
Odyssey File & Serve (northdakota.tylertech.cloud/OfsWeb). Mandatory for attorneys in district courts; SRL treatment: e-filing generally expected but paper/exemption path exists for self-represented…
County differences
LOW — statewide self-help packets, unified district court system, no county-specific supplemental forms found.
Official statewide forms
YES (with caveat) — ND Legal Self Help Center publishes complete stipulated-divorce packets: 'Divorce with an agreement – No Children' (Forms 1-10: Summons, Complaint, Settlement Agreement, Exhibit A Property & Debt…

Official source: North Dakota court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.

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North Dakota divorce FAQ

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in North Dakota?

No. North Dakota allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your North Dakota 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 North Dakota to file for divorce?

Plaintiff 6 months in ND

How much does it cost to file for divorce in North Dakota?

$160 (raised from $80 effective July 1, 2025, NDCC 27-05.2-03). Fee waiver forms at ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/fee-waiver. 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.

This page is general information about North Dakota’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.