Divorce

For many couples in Anchorage, the marital home is both the most valuable financial asset and an anchor for daily life. When spouses decide to end their marriage, what happens to the family home is often one of the most important questions in the process....

When spouses in Alaska cannot reach an agreement from the start, a divorce transitions from uncontested to contested. This shift changes how the court handles property division, support payments and child custody. Knowing what to expect at each stage can help...

Dealing with PFDs and Native corporation shares in Alaska divorce While every divorce handles houses and cars, Alaska residents must also account for unique state-specific assets. This is especially true when one or both spouses are Indigenous to Alaska. If you find...

People who want to dissolve their marriage are often concerned about when the right time is to break the news to their spouse. This is because they want to minimize conflict and avoid blindsiding their partner. So, when should you tell your spouse you want a divorce?...

Living arrangements are among the first things to discuss after the initial divorce conversation. If you and your spouse are getting a divorce, one of you can move out, or you can both remain in the family home until the divorce is finalized. The latter option saves...

Property division is a necessary component of a divorce. Couples will have purchased assets and earned income while they were married, and these assets are shared jointly. Therefore, as they end their marriage, they have to determine how to split them up. But not...

Deciding to end your marriage is not easy. But the situation becomes even more challenging if your spouse is adamantly against the divorce. You may feel stuck in your marriage, but that's not true. Your spouse can't stop you from divorcing them; it will just take a...

Your spouse may have been in a contentious relationship with you for some time, filled with disagreements and conflict. You may have known the marriage was heading toward divorce and may have been preparing for that outcome, even if you had not yet discussed it...

When you got married, you moved to Alaska to be with your spouse. Perhaps they were offered a job there, or maybe it was their home state, even though the two of you met elsewhere. However, after 10 years of marriage and the birth of a child, the two of you have...

Financial declaration is one of the challenging hurdles in a divorce. While stressful, providing a complete map of your assets, debts and income is a crucial step to achieving a peaceful divorce. Additionally, the courts require couples to submit a detailed financial...