SIMPLIFYING YOUR DIVORCE
Alaska Divorce Papers
Ending a marriage in Alaska comes with a lot of paperwork, and figuring out which forms you actually need can feel overwhelming when you are already navigating a major life change. The good news is that Alaska publishes a complete set of standardized, statewide forms for free, so you do not have to guess what the court expects.
This guide walks you through the divorce papers used in Alaska, what each one does, where to download them, and how the overall process tends to unfold. Alaska is a little unusual: it offers two separate procedural tracks, called dissolution and divorce, and the forms you encounter depend on which path fits your situation, whether you have minor children, and whether you and your spouse agree on everything.
Everything here is informational. It describes what the platform and the forms do, not what you should file for your particular circumstances. Every family is different, and for advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
Below, you will find the forms grouped by what they accomplish, a plain-language overview of the steps, and the Alaska-specific rules worth knowing before you begin.
Which Alaska Divorce Forms Will You Need?
Alaska sorts its family-law forms into named Packets (numbered 1 through 6, plus a newer DR-8xx series) so you can pick the set that matches your facts. The biggest fork in the road is the difference between a dissolution (both spouses agree on every issue and file jointly) and a divorce (one spouse files a complaint, which can be uncontested or contested). The forms below are grouped by what they do, so you can see how the pieces fit together. The exact packet that applies depends on whether there are minor children, whether both spouses agree, and whether property is involved.
Starting the Case
DR-105 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (With Children)
Joint petition to start a dissolution when both spouses agree on all issues and there are minor children; it covers property division, parenting plan, and child support, and both parties sign and notarize it.
DR-100 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (No Minor Children)
Joint petition to start a dissolution with no minor children; it covers property, debt, and spousal maintenance, signed and notarized by both spouses.
DR-200 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage: One Spouse
Petition used when one spouse cannot be located; it is filed with an accompanying Affidavit of Diligent Inquiry (DR-210).
DR-210 — Affidavit of Diligent Inquiry
Documents the efforts made to locate an absent spouse before a one-spouse dissolution is filed (Packet No. 3).
DR-50 — Uncontested Complaint for Divorce with Minor Children
Complaint filed by one spouse to begin a contested or uncontested divorce involving minor children; part of Packet No. 4.
DR-55 — Uncontested Complaint for Divorce without Children
Complaint to begin a divorce without minor children; part of Packet No. 5.
DR-60 — Uncontested Complaint for Divorce with No Property, No Children, and Short Marriage
Streamlined complaint for short marriages of two years or less with no children and no jointly held property or real estate; part of Packet No. 6.
DR-817 — Complaint for Divorce with Children
Plaintiff-only complaint for divorce in cases with children, including contested cases; part of Packet DR-815.
DR-822 — Complaint for Divorce without Children
Plaintiff-only complaint for divorce in cases without children, including contested cases; part of Packet DR-820.
DR-314 — Information Sheet
Case information sheet required in all dissolution and divorce filings; it provides party contact and case details to the court.
Responding to a Complaint
If a complaint has been filed against you, these forms are used to respond and to state what you are asking the court for.
DR-832 — Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint for Divorce with Children
The defendant's response in a divorce involving children; it includes a counterclaim to state what the defendant wants.
DR-837 — Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint for Divorce without Children
The defendant's response in a divorce without children; it also includes a counterclaim.
Financial & Disclosure Forms
Alaska calculates child support under the Civil Rule 90.3 guidelines using a worksheet rather than a single fixed-sum form. The affidavit captures income, and the worksheet you use depends on the custody arrangement.
DR-305 — Child Support Guidelines Affidavit
Financial disclosure of income and deductions used to calculate child support under Civil Rule 90.3; it must be notarized and accompanied by tax returns and pay stubs.
DR-306 — Shared Custody Child Support Calculation
Worksheet used to calculate child support when parents share physical custody.
DR-307 — Divided Custody Child Support Calculation
Worksheet used when custody is divided, meaning each parent has at least one child primarily.
DR-308 — Hybrid Custody Child Support Calculation
Worksheet for hybrid custody arrangements that combine shared and divided custody.
Forms for Divorces With Children
When minor children are involved, Alaska requires extra forms that establish jurisdiction and document the parenting arrangement.
DR-150 — Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit
Establishes that Alaska has jurisdiction over child custody under the UCCJEA; it is required in all cases with minor children.
DR-475 — Parenting Plan
Details where the children will live, the parenting-time schedule, and decision-making authority; it is attached to dissolution petitions or divorce complaints involving children.
DR-257 — Request to Waive Parent Education Requirement
Motion asking the court to waive the mandatory parent education requirement in dissolution, divorce, or custody cases.
Note that in cases involving minor children, both parents are generally required to complete an approved parenting education program and file a Certificate of Completion before the court will issue final orders. The specific program and timing vary by judicial district, and some courts require completion before filing.
Finalizing Your Case
These forms close out the case and create the official record of the divorce or dissolution.
DR-110 — Request to Waive Appearance at Hearing
Request asking the court to excuse a party from appearing at the dissolution hearing in person.
VS-401 — Certificate of Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, or Annulment
Vital statistics form required in all divorce and dissolution cases; it is filed with the court and forwarded to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
DR-800 / DR-805 — Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law / Decree of Divorce (with Children and Property)
Final order documents the judge signs to grant a contested divorce with children and property; DR-800 is the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and DR-805 is the Decree.
DR-801 / DR-806 — Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law / Decree of Divorce (with Property, No Children)
Final order documents for a contested divorce with property but no children.
In contested divorces, the DR-800/DR-801 series decree forms are typically prepared by a party or attorney and then signed by the judge; the court does not always issue its own pre-filled decree.
Where to Get Alaska Divorce Forms
You have several options for getting the right paperwork, depending on how much hands-on help you want.
Official State Courts Site
The Alaska Court System publishes all of its standardized family-law forms for free. You can download the Petitions, Complaints, worksheets, and decree forms from the Self-Help Center forms page at courts.alaska.gov. Because the forms are organized into named Packets, you will choose the packet that matches whether there are children, whether both spouses agree, and whether property is involved.
Court & Self-Help Center
The Alaska Court System Family Law Self-Help Center can confirm current packet availability and local parent-education program requirements. You can reach the center at (907) 264-0851 or toll-free at (866) 279-0851. Confirming local requirements is worthwhile because parent-education timing and approved programs vary by judicial district.
Legal Aid & Self-Help Resources
Alaska's self-help resources are designed for people handling their own cases. The Self-Help Center materials walk through the difference between dissolution and divorce and which packet covers which fact pattern.
Online Divorce Services (Divorce.com)
If you would rather not match packets and forms by hand, an online service can guide you through the questions and prepare the paperwork for you. Divorce.com offers a guided, plain-language flow that helps you assemble your documents based on your answers.
Hire an Attorney
For contested matters, complex property, or anything you are unsure about, an attorney can prepare and review your forms and represent you. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
The Alaska Divorce Process
Every case is different, but here is the general shape of how an Alaska dissolution or divorce tends to move.
1. Confirm Residency
At least one spouse must be an Alaska resident at the time of filing. There is no minimum duration requirement, so intent to remain in Alaska satisfies the residency rule. Active-duty military members who claim Alaska as their home of record also qualify.
2. Choose Your Track and File
You begin either with a joint dissolution petition (DR-100, DR-105, or DR-200) when both spouses agree, or with a divorce complaint (such as DR-50, DR-55, DR-60, DR-817, or DR-822) when one spouse files. The DR-314 Information Sheet accompanies the filing.
3. Serve Your Spouse
In a divorce that starts with a complaint, the other spouse is served and has the opportunity to respond using DR-832 or DR-837. In a joint dissolution, both spouses have already signed, so formal service is not part of the process.
4. Complete Disclosures and Worksheets
When children are involved, the DR-305 Child Support Guidelines Affidavit and the applicable custody worksheet (DR-306, DR-307, or DR-308) are used to calculate support under Civil Rule 90.3. The DR-150 jurisdiction affidavit and DR-475 parenting plan also come into play.
5. Observe the Waiting Period
Alaska imposes a 30-day waiting period from the date of filing before a judge may sign the final decree. Parent-education completion may also be required before final orders are issued in cases with children.
6. Decree and Certified Copies
The judge signs the final order. In contested divorces, the DR-800/DR-805 or DR-801/DR-806 decree documents are typically prepared by a party or attorney and then signed by the judge. The VS-401 certificate is filed with the court and forwarded to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Alaska-Specific Requirements You Should Know
Residency. At least one spouse must be an Alaska resident when the case is filed. There is no minimum length-of-residency requirement; intent to establish domicile in Alaska is sufficient, and active-duty military claiming Alaska as their home of record qualify.
Property division. Alaska is an equitable distribution state, which means marital property is divided in a way the court considers fair, and not necessarily in equal halves.
Grounds. The most commonly used no-fault ground is incompatibility of temperament (AS 25.24.050(a)(5)(C)). For the dissolution track, the required showing is that incompatibility of temperament has caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage (AS 25.24.200). Alaska also recognizes fault grounds under AS 25.24.050, including failure to consummate the marriage, adultery, conviction of a felony, willful desertion for one year, cruel and inhuman treatment calculated to impair health or endanger life, habitual gross drunkenness continuing for one year before filing, incurable mental illness with confinement of at least 18 months immediately preceding filing, and addiction to opium, morphine, cocaine, or a similar drug after the marriage.
Waiting period. A judge may not sign the final decree until 30 days have passed from the date of filing.
Two procedural tracks. Alaska's dissolution and divorce paths are separate statutory tracks. Dissolution requires both spouses to agree on all issues and file jointly; divorce starts with one spouse's complaint and can be uncontested or contested.
Parent education. In all cases involving minor children, both parents are generally required to complete an approved parenting education program and file a Certificate of Completion before the court issues final orders. The program and timing vary by judicial district.
Child support. Support is computed using the Civil Rule 90.3 guidelines worksheet (DR-305 plus DR-306, DR-307, or DR-308) rather than a single numbered, fixed-sum form. Alaska also has no covenant marriage.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Confusing Dissolution With Divorce
These are distinct tracks with different forms. A dissolution requires full agreement and joint filing; a divorce starts with one spouse's complaint. Choosing the wrong track means the wrong packet.
Selecting the Wrong Packet
Because forms are organized into Packets 1 through 6 and the DR-8xx series, the correct packet depends on whether there are children, whether both spouses agree, and whether property is involved. Mixing forms across packets can create gaps.
Overlooking the Parent Education Requirement
In cases with children, parent-education completion is generally required before final orders, and some districts require it before filing. Timing and approved programs vary by judicial district.
Skipping Required Financial Documentation
The DR-305 affidavit must be notarized and accompanied by tax returns and pay stubs, and the right custody worksheet (DR-306, DR-307, or DR-308) must match your arrangement.
Forgetting the Vital Statistics Certificate
The VS-401 certificate is required in all divorce and dissolution cases and is forwarded to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
How Divorce.com Can Help
Matching Alaska's packets and forms to your situation takes time, and it is easy to wonder whether you have the complete set. Divorce.com turns that work into a simple set of questions, then helps assemble the right paperwork based on your answers, so you can move forward with more confidence and less guesswork. It is an informational and document-preparation service, not a law firm, so for advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
Guided, plain-language questions instead of decoding legal packets
Helps you assemble the documents that fit your answers
Built around Alaska's statewide standardized forms
Designed to save you time and reduce paperwork errors
Clear, supportive experience from start to finish
Which Alaska Divorce Forms Will You Need?
Alaska sorts its family-law forms into named Packets (numbered 1 through 6, plus a newer DR-8xx series) so you can pick the set that matches your facts. The biggest fork in the road is the difference between a dissolution (both spouses agree on every issue and file jointly) and a divorce (one spouse files a complaint, which can be uncontested or contested). The forms below are grouped by what they do, so you can see how the pieces fit together. The exact packet that applies depends on whether there are minor children, whether both spouses agree, and whether property is involved.
Starting the Case
DR-105 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (With Children)
Joint petition to start a dissolution when both spouses agree on all issues and there are minor children; it covers property division, parenting plan, and child support, and both parties sign and notarize it.
DR-100 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (No Minor Children)
Joint petition to start a dissolution with no minor children; it covers property, debt, and spousal maintenance, signed and notarized by both spouses.
DR-200 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage: One Spouse
Petition used when one spouse cannot be located; it is filed with an accompanying Affidavit of Diligent Inquiry (DR-210).
DR-210 — Affidavit of Diligent Inquiry
Documents the efforts made to locate an absent spouse before a one-spouse dissolution is filed (Packet No. 3).
DR-50 — Uncontested Complaint for Divorce with Minor Children
Complaint filed by one spouse to begin a contested or uncontested divorce involving minor children; part of Packet No. 4.
DR-55 — Uncontested Complaint for Divorce without Children
Complaint to begin a divorce without minor children; part of Packet No. 5.
DR-60 — Uncontested Complaint for Divorce with No Property, No Children, and Short Marriage
Streamlined complaint for short marriages of two years or less with no children and no jointly held property or real estate; part of Packet No. 6.
DR-817 — Complaint for Divorce with Children
Plaintiff-only complaint for divorce in cases with children, including contested cases; part of Packet DR-815.
DR-822 — Complaint for Divorce without Children
Plaintiff-only complaint for divorce in cases without children, including contested cases; part of Packet DR-820.
DR-314 — Information Sheet
Case information sheet required in all dissolution and divorce filings; it provides party contact and case details to the court.
Responding to a Complaint
If a complaint has been filed against you, these forms are used to respond and to state what you are asking the court for.
DR-832 — Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint for Divorce with Children
The defendant's response in a divorce involving children; it includes a counterclaim to state what the defendant wants.
DR-837 — Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint for Divorce without Children
The defendant's response in a divorce without children; it also includes a counterclaim.
Financial & Disclosure Forms
Alaska calculates child support under the Civil Rule 90.3 guidelines using a worksheet rather than a single fixed-sum form. The affidavit captures income, and the worksheet you use depends on the custody arrangement.
DR-305 — Child Support Guidelines Affidavit
Financial disclosure of income and deductions used to calculate child support under Civil Rule 90.3; it must be notarized and accompanied by tax returns and pay stubs.
DR-306 — Shared Custody Child Support Calculation
Worksheet used to calculate child support when parents share physical custody.
DR-307 — Divided Custody Child Support Calculation
Worksheet used when custody is divided, meaning each parent has at least one child primarily.
DR-308 — Hybrid Custody Child Support Calculation
Worksheet for hybrid custody arrangements that combine shared and divided custody.
Forms for Divorces With Children
When minor children are involved, Alaska requires extra forms that establish jurisdiction and document the parenting arrangement.
DR-150 — Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit
Establishes that Alaska has jurisdiction over child custody under the UCCJEA; it is required in all cases with minor children.
DR-475 — Parenting Plan
Details where the children will live, the parenting-time schedule, and decision-making authority; it is attached to dissolution petitions or divorce complaints involving children.
DR-257 — Request to Waive Parent Education Requirement
Motion asking the court to waive the mandatory parent education requirement in dissolution, divorce, or custody cases.
Note that in cases involving minor children, both parents are generally required to complete an approved parenting education program and file a Certificate of Completion before the court will issue final orders. The specific program and timing vary by judicial district, and some courts require completion before filing.
Finalizing Your Case
These forms close out the case and create the official record of the divorce or dissolution.
DR-110 — Request to Waive Appearance at Hearing
Request asking the court to excuse a party from appearing at the dissolution hearing in person.
VS-401 — Certificate of Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, or Annulment
Vital statistics form required in all divorce and dissolution cases; it is filed with the court and forwarded to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
DR-800 / DR-805 — Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law / Decree of Divorce (with Children and Property)
Final order documents the judge signs to grant a contested divorce with children and property; DR-800 is the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and DR-805 is the Decree.
DR-801 / DR-806 — Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law / Decree of Divorce (with Property, No Children)
Final order documents for a contested divorce with property but no children.
In contested divorces, the DR-800/DR-801 series decree forms are typically prepared by a party or attorney and then signed by the judge; the court does not always issue its own pre-filled decree.
Where to Get Alaska Divorce Forms
You have several options for getting the right paperwork, depending on how much hands-on help you want.
Official State Courts Site
The Alaska Court System publishes all of its standardized family-law forms for free. You can download the Petitions, Complaints, worksheets, and decree forms from the Self-Help Center forms page at courts.alaska.gov. Because the forms are organized into named Packets, you will choose the packet that matches whether there are children, whether both spouses agree, and whether property is involved.
Court & Self-Help Center
The Alaska Court System Family Law Self-Help Center can confirm current packet availability and local parent-education program requirements. You can reach the center at (907) 264-0851 or toll-free at (866) 279-0851. Confirming local requirements is worthwhile because parent-education timing and approved programs vary by judicial district.
Legal Aid & Self-Help Resources
Alaska's self-help resources are designed for people handling their own cases. The Self-Help Center materials walk through the difference between dissolution and divorce and which packet covers which fact pattern.
Online Divorce Services (Divorce.com)
If you would rather not match packets and forms by hand, an online service can guide you through the questions and prepare the paperwork for you. Divorce.com offers a guided, plain-language flow that helps you assemble your documents based on your answers.
Hire an Attorney
For contested matters, complex property, or anything you are unsure about, an attorney can prepare and review your forms and represent you. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
The Alaska Divorce Process
Every case is different, but here is the general shape of how an Alaska dissolution or divorce tends to move.
1. Confirm Residency
At least one spouse must be an Alaska resident at the time of filing. There is no minimum duration requirement, so intent to remain in Alaska satisfies the residency rule. Active-duty military members who claim Alaska as their home of record also qualify.
2. Choose Your Track and File
You begin either with a joint dissolution petition (DR-100, DR-105, or DR-200) when both spouses agree, or with a divorce complaint (such as DR-50, DR-55, DR-60, DR-817, or DR-822) when one spouse files. The DR-314 Information Sheet accompanies the filing.
3. Serve Your Spouse
In a divorce that starts with a complaint, the other spouse is served and has the opportunity to respond using DR-832 or DR-837. In a joint dissolution, both spouses have already signed, so formal service is not part of the process.
4. Complete Disclosures and Worksheets
When children are involved, the DR-305 Child Support Guidelines Affidavit and the applicable custody worksheet (DR-306, DR-307, or DR-308) are used to calculate support under Civil Rule 90.3. The DR-150 jurisdiction affidavit and DR-475 parenting plan also come into play.
5. Observe the Waiting Period
Alaska imposes a 30-day waiting period from the date of filing before a judge may sign the final decree. Parent-education completion may also be required before final orders are issued in cases with children.
6. Decree and Certified Copies
The judge signs the final order. In contested divorces, the DR-800/DR-805 or DR-801/DR-806 decree documents are typically prepared by a party or attorney and then signed by the judge. The VS-401 certificate is filed with the court and forwarded to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Alaska-Specific Requirements You Should Know
Residency. At least one spouse must be an Alaska resident when the case is filed. There is no minimum length-of-residency requirement; intent to establish domicile in Alaska is sufficient, and active-duty military claiming Alaska as their home of record qualify.
Property division. Alaska is an equitable distribution state, which means marital property is divided in a way the court considers fair, and not necessarily in equal halves.
Grounds. The most commonly used no-fault ground is incompatibility of temperament (AS 25.24.050(a)(5)(C)). For the dissolution track, the required showing is that incompatibility of temperament has caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage (AS 25.24.200). Alaska also recognizes fault grounds under AS 25.24.050, including failure to consummate the marriage, adultery, conviction of a felony, willful desertion for one year, cruel and inhuman treatment calculated to impair health or endanger life, habitual gross drunkenness continuing for one year before filing, incurable mental illness with confinement of at least 18 months immediately preceding filing, and addiction to opium, morphine, cocaine, or a similar drug after the marriage.
Waiting period. A judge may not sign the final decree until 30 days have passed from the date of filing.
Two procedural tracks. Alaska's dissolution and divorce paths are separate statutory tracks. Dissolution requires both spouses to agree on all issues and file jointly; divorce starts with one spouse's complaint and can be uncontested or contested.
Parent education. In all cases involving minor children, both parents are generally required to complete an approved parenting education program and file a Certificate of Completion before the court issues final orders. The program and timing vary by judicial district.
Child support. Support is computed using the Civil Rule 90.3 guidelines worksheet (DR-305 plus DR-306, DR-307, or DR-308) rather than a single numbered, fixed-sum form. Alaska also has no covenant marriage.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Confusing Dissolution With Divorce
These are distinct tracks with different forms. A dissolution requires full agreement and joint filing; a divorce starts with one spouse's complaint. Choosing the wrong track means the wrong packet.
Selecting the Wrong Packet
Because forms are organized into Packets 1 through 6 and the DR-8xx series, the correct packet depends on whether there are children, whether both spouses agree, and whether property is involved. Mixing forms across packets can create gaps.
Overlooking the Parent Education Requirement
In cases with children, parent-education completion is generally required before final orders, and some districts require it before filing. Timing and approved programs vary by judicial district.
Skipping Required Financial Documentation
The DR-305 affidavit must be notarized and accompanied by tax returns and pay stubs, and the right custody worksheet (DR-306, DR-307, or DR-308) must match your arrangement.
Forgetting the Vital Statistics Certificate
The VS-401 certificate is required in all divorce and dissolution cases and is forwarded to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
How Divorce.com Can Help
Matching Alaska's packets and forms to your situation takes time, and it is easy to wonder whether you have the complete set. Divorce.com turns that work into a simple set of questions, then helps assemble the right paperwork based on your answers, so you can move forward with more confidence and less guesswork. It is an informational and document-preparation service, not a law firm, so for advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
Guided, plain-language questions instead of decoding legal packets
Helps you assemble the documents that fit your answers
Built around Alaska's statewide standardized forms
Designed to save you time and reduce paperwork errors
Clear, supportive experience from start to finish
Which Alaska Divorce Forms Will You Need?
Alaska sorts its family-law forms into named Packets (numbered 1 through 6, plus a newer DR-8xx series) so you can pick the set that matches your facts. The biggest fork in the road is the difference between a dissolution (both spouses agree on every issue and file jointly) and a divorce (one spouse files a complaint, which can be uncontested or contested). The forms below are grouped by what they do, so you can see how the pieces fit together. The exact packet that applies depends on whether there are minor children, whether both spouses agree, and whether property is involved.
Starting the Case
DR-105 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (With Children)
Joint petition to start a dissolution when both spouses agree on all issues and there are minor children; it covers property division, parenting plan, and child support, and both parties sign and notarize it.
DR-100 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage (No Minor Children)
Joint petition to start a dissolution with no minor children; it covers property, debt, and spousal maintenance, signed and notarized by both spouses.
DR-200 — Petition for Dissolution of Marriage: One Spouse
Petition used when one spouse cannot be located; it is filed with an accompanying Affidavit of Diligent Inquiry (DR-210).
DR-210 — Affidavit of Diligent Inquiry
Documents the efforts made to locate an absent spouse before a one-spouse dissolution is filed (Packet No. 3).
DR-50 — Uncontested Complaint for Divorce with Minor Children
Complaint filed by one spouse to begin a contested or uncontested divorce involving minor children; part of Packet No. 4.
DR-55 — Uncontested Complaint for Divorce without Children
Complaint to begin a divorce without minor children; part of Packet No. 5.
DR-60 — Uncontested Complaint for Divorce with No Property, No Children, and Short Marriage
Streamlined complaint for short marriages of two years or less with no children and no jointly held property or real estate; part of Packet No. 6.
DR-817 — Complaint for Divorce with Children
Plaintiff-only complaint for divorce in cases with children, including contested cases; part of Packet DR-815.
DR-822 — Complaint for Divorce without Children
Plaintiff-only complaint for divorce in cases without children, including contested cases; part of Packet DR-820.
DR-314 — Information Sheet
Case information sheet required in all dissolution and divorce filings; it provides party contact and case details to the court.
Responding to a Complaint
If a complaint has been filed against you, these forms are used to respond and to state what you are asking the court for.
DR-832 — Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint for Divorce with Children
The defendant's response in a divorce involving children; it includes a counterclaim to state what the defendant wants.
DR-837 — Answer and Counterclaim to Complaint for Divorce without Children
The defendant's response in a divorce without children; it also includes a counterclaim.
Financial & Disclosure Forms
Alaska calculates child support under the Civil Rule 90.3 guidelines using a worksheet rather than a single fixed-sum form. The affidavit captures income, and the worksheet you use depends on the custody arrangement.
DR-305 — Child Support Guidelines Affidavit
Financial disclosure of income and deductions used to calculate child support under Civil Rule 90.3; it must be notarized and accompanied by tax returns and pay stubs.
DR-306 — Shared Custody Child Support Calculation
Worksheet used to calculate child support when parents share physical custody.
DR-307 — Divided Custody Child Support Calculation
Worksheet used when custody is divided, meaning each parent has at least one child primarily.
DR-308 — Hybrid Custody Child Support Calculation
Worksheet for hybrid custody arrangements that combine shared and divided custody.
Forms for Divorces With Children
When minor children are involved, Alaska requires extra forms that establish jurisdiction and document the parenting arrangement.
DR-150 — Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit
Establishes that Alaska has jurisdiction over child custody under the UCCJEA; it is required in all cases with minor children.
DR-475 — Parenting Plan
Details where the children will live, the parenting-time schedule, and decision-making authority; it is attached to dissolution petitions or divorce complaints involving children.
DR-257 — Request to Waive Parent Education Requirement
Motion asking the court to waive the mandatory parent education requirement in dissolution, divorce, or custody cases.
Note that in cases involving minor children, both parents are generally required to complete an approved parenting education program and file a Certificate of Completion before the court will issue final orders. The specific program and timing vary by judicial district, and some courts require completion before filing.
Finalizing Your Case
These forms close out the case and create the official record of the divorce or dissolution.
DR-110 — Request to Waive Appearance at Hearing
Request asking the court to excuse a party from appearing at the dissolution hearing in person.
VS-401 — Certificate of Divorce, Dissolution of Marriage, or Annulment
Vital statistics form required in all divorce and dissolution cases; it is filed with the court and forwarded to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
DR-800 / DR-805 — Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law / Decree of Divorce (with Children and Property)
Final order documents the judge signs to grant a contested divorce with children and property; DR-800 is the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law, and DR-805 is the Decree.
DR-801 / DR-806 — Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law / Decree of Divorce (with Property, No Children)
Final order documents for a contested divorce with property but no children.
In contested divorces, the DR-800/DR-801 series decree forms are typically prepared by a party or attorney and then signed by the judge; the court does not always issue its own pre-filled decree.
Where to Get Alaska Divorce Forms
You have several options for getting the right paperwork, depending on how much hands-on help you want.
Official State Courts Site
The Alaska Court System publishes all of its standardized family-law forms for free. You can download the Petitions, Complaints, worksheets, and decree forms from the Self-Help Center forms page at courts.alaska.gov. Because the forms are organized into named Packets, you will choose the packet that matches whether there are children, whether both spouses agree, and whether property is involved.
Court & Self-Help Center
The Alaska Court System Family Law Self-Help Center can confirm current packet availability and local parent-education program requirements. You can reach the center at (907) 264-0851 or toll-free at (866) 279-0851. Confirming local requirements is worthwhile because parent-education timing and approved programs vary by judicial district.
Legal Aid & Self-Help Resources
Alaska's self-help resources are designed for people handling their own cases. The Self-Help Center materials walk through the difference between dissolution and divorce and which packet covers which fact pattern.
Online Divorce Services (Divorce.com)
If you would rather not match packets and forms by hand, an online service can guide you through the questions and prepare the paperwork for you. Divorce.com offers a guided, plain-language flow that helps you assemble your documents based on your answers.
Hire an Attorney
For contested matters, complex property, or anything you are unsure about, an attorney can prepare and review your forms and represent you. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
The Alaska Divorce Process
Every case is different, but here is the general shape of how an Alaska dissolution or divorce tends to move.
1. Confirm Residency
At least one spouse must be an Alaska resident at the time of filing. There is no minimum duration requirement, so intent to remain in Alaska satisfies the residency rule. Active-duty military members who claim Alaska as their home of record also qualify.
2. Choose Your Track and File
You begin either with a joint dissolution petition (DR-100, DR-105, or DR-200) when both spouses agree, or with a divorce complaint (such as DR-50, DR-55, DR-60, DR-817, or DR-822) when one spouse files. The DR-314 Information Sheet accompanies the filing.
3. Serve Your Spouse
In a divorce that starts with a complaint, the other spouse is served and has the opportunity to respond using DR-832 or DR-837. In a joint dissolution, both spouses have already signed, so formal service is not part of the process.
4. Complete Disclosures and Worksheets
When children are involved, the DR-305 Child Support Guidelines Affidavit and the applicable custody worksheet (DR-306, DR-307, or DR-308) are used to calculate support under Civil Rule 90.3. The DR-150 jurisdiction affidavit and DR-475 parenting plan also come into play.
5. Observe the Waiting Period
Alaska imposes a 30-day waiting period from the date of filing before a judge may sign the final decree. Parent-education completion may also be required before final orders are issued in cases with children.
6. Decree and Certified Copies
The judge signs the final order. In contested divorces, the DR-800/DR-805 or DR-801/DR-806 decree documents are typically prepared by a party or attorney and then signed by the judge. The VS-401 certificate is filed with the court and forwarded to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
Alaska-Specific Requirements You Should Know
Residency. At least one spouse must be an Alaska resident when the case is filed. There is no minimum length-of-residency requirement; intent to establish domicile in Alaska is sufficient, and active-duty military claiming Alaska as their home of record qualify.
Property division. Alaska is an equitable distribution state, which means marital property is divided in a way the court considers fair, and not necessarily in equal halves.
Grounds. The most commonly used no-fault ground is incompatibility of temperament (AS 25.24.050(a)(5)(C)). For the dissolution track, the required showing is that incompatibility of temperament has caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage (AS 25.24.200). Alaska also recognizes fault grounds under AS 25.24.050, including failure to consummate the marriage, adultery, conviction of a felony, willful desertion for one year, cruel and inhuman treatment calculated to impair health or endanger life, habitual gross drunkenness continuing for one year before filing, incurable mental illness with confinement of at least 18 months immediately preceding filing, and addiction to opium, morphine, cocaine, or a similar drug after the marriage.
Waiting period. A judge may not sign the final decree until 30 days have passed from the date of filing.
Two procedural tracks. Alaska's dissolution and divorce paths are separate statutory tracks. Dissolution requires both spouses to agree on all issues and file jointly; divorce starts with one spouse's complaint and can be uncontested or contested.
Parent education. In all cases involving minor children, both parents are generally required to complete an approved parenting education program and file a Certificate of Completion before the court issues final orders. The program and timing vary by judicial district.
Child support. Support is computed using the Civil Rule 90.3 guidelines worksheet (DR-305 plus DR-306, DR-307, or DR-308) rather than a single numbered, fixed-sum form. Alaska also has no covenant marriage.
Common Mistakes to Avoid
Confusing Dissolution With Divorce
These are distinct tracks with different forms. A dissolution requires full agreement and joint filing; a divorce starts with one spouse's complaint. Choosing the wrong track means the wrong packet.
Selecting the Wrong Packet
Because forms are organized into Packets 1 through 6 and the DR-8xx series, the correct packet depends on whether there are children, whether both spouses agree, and whether property is involved. Mixing forms across packets can create gaps.
Overlooking the Parent Education Requirement
In cases with children, parent-education completion is generally required before final orders, and some districts require it before filing. Timing and approved programs vary by judicial district.
Skipping Required Financial Documentation
The DR-305 affidavit must be notarized and accompanied by tax returns and pay stubs, and the right custody worksheet (DR-306, DR-307, or DR-308) must match your arrangement.
Forgetting the Vital Statistics Certificate
The VS-401 certificate is required in all divorce and dissolution cases and is forwarded to the state Bureau of Vital Statistics.
How Divorce.com Can Help
Matching Alaska's packets and forms to your situation takes time, and it is easy to wonder whether you have the complete set. Divorce.com turns that work into a simple set of questions, then helps assemble the right paperwork based on your answers, so you can move forward with more confidence and less guesswork. It is an informational and document-preparation service, not a law firm, so for advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
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Ending a marriage in Alaska comes with a lot of paperwork, and figuring out which forms you actually need can feel overwhelming when you are already navigating a major life change. The good news is that Alaska publishes a complete set of standardized, statewide forms for free, so you do not have to guess what the court expects.
This guide walks you through the divorce papers used in Alaska, what each one does, where to download them, and how the overall process tends to unfold. Alaska is a little unusual: it offers two separate procedural tracks, called dissolution and divorce, and the forms you encounter depend on which path fits your situation, whether you have minor children, and whether you and your spouse agree on everything.
Everything here is informational. It describes what the platform and the forms do, not what you should file for your particular circumstances. Every family is different, and for advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
Below, you will find the forms grouped by what they accomplish, a plain-language overview of the steps, and the Alaska-specific rules worth knowing before you begin.
The Bottom Line
Alaska gives you a complete library of free, statewide forms, but the catch is choosing the right path first. A dissolution means both spouses agree and file jointly, while a divorce begins with one spouse's complaint. From Anchorage to Fairbanks to Juneau, the same packets and the same 30-day waiting period apply statewide, though parent-education requirements can differ by judicial district.
You can download every form for free directly from the Alaska Court System at courts.alaska.gov. If you would rather have the paperwork guided and assembled for you, Divorce.com can walk you through it step by step.
This page is informational and describes what the forms and the platform do, not what you should file in your circumstances. For advice on your specific situation, consult an attorney.
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