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STATE OF IDAHO DIVORCE PACKAGE NO CHILDREN With or Without Property
Control Number ID–008-D This packet contains the following:1.Information about Divorce2.Form List3. Form Explanations4. Instructions and Steps5.Checklist6.Access to Law Summary You and your spouse must agree to all terms of the divorce to use this packet. All forms must be printed on bond paper.
Page 2 of 11 INFORMATION ABOUT DIVORCE 1. WHO CAN USE THESE FORMS: You may use this petition for divorce only when
all of the following facts are true;(a)There were no children born to or adopted by the parties; wife is not now
pregnant.(b)You and your spouse agree on all terms of the divorce. (c) You and/or your spouse are a resident of the State of Idaho.2. THE BASICS: To use this divorce package, there are basic two requirements that must
be met. Those requirements are: (a) You must satisfy the residency requirements. (b)You must be seeking a divorce based upon the ground of irreconcilable
differences.3. RESIDENCY REQUIREMENTS: Idaho law requires that in an action for divorce, the
plaintiff must have been a resident of the state for six (6) full weeks next preceding the
commencement of the action.4.GROUNDS FOR DIVORCE: Under Idaho law, a divorce may be granted based upon
the following grounds: (a)Adultery(b)Extreme cruelty(c)Willful desertion(d) Willful neglect(e) Habitual intemperance(f)Conviction of felony(g)When either the husband or wife has become permanently insane(h)Irreconcilable differences. Irreconcilable differences are those grounds which are determined by the court to be
substantial reasons for not continuing the marriage and which make it appear that the
marriage should be dissolved. Only parties seeking a divorce based upon irreconcilable
differences may use this package.
Page 3 of 11 5. WAITING PERIOD: No hearing on the merits upon grounds for divorce shall be held
in any action for divorce, and no final decree shall be entered, until at least twenty (20)
days after the commencement of the action and service of process.6.ALIMONY/SUPPORT: Since this is an agreed divorce, you and your spouse will
decide issues of alimony. The forms included with this package assume that no alimony
will be paid and is waived, but you may add provisions for alimony if you desire. In a
contested case, the court may order maintenance payments to a spouse if it finds that the
spouse seeking maintenance:(a)Lacks sufficient property to provide for his or her reasonable needs; and(b)Is unable to support himself or herself through employment.The maintenance order shall be in such amounts and for such periods of time that the
court deems just, after considering all relevant factors which may include:(a) The financial resources of the spouse seeking maintenance, including the
marital property apportioned to said spouse, and said spouse's ability to
meet his or her needs independently;(b)The time necessary to acquire sufficient education and training to enable
the spouse seeking maintenance to find employment;(c)The duration of the marriage;(d) The age and the physical and emotional condition of the spouse seeking
maintenance;(e)The ability of the spouse from whom maintenance is sought to meet his or
her needs while meeting those of the spouse seeking maintenance;(f) The tax consequences to each spouse;(g)The fault of either party.7. DISTRIBUTION OF PROPERTY: Since this is an agreed upon divorce, the parties will agreed to property distributions. Idaho is a community property state. In a contested
case, this means that the court will divide the marital property between the parties in such
proportions as the court, from all the facts of the case and the condition of the parties,
deems just, with due consideration of the following factors:(a) Unless there are compelling reasons otherwise, there shall be a
substantially equal division in value, considering debts, between the
spouses.(b)Factors which may bear upon whether a division shall be equal, or the
manner of division, include, but are not limited to:(1)Duration of the marriage;
Page 4 of 11 (2) Any antenuptial agreement of the parties; provided, however, that
the court shall have no authority to amend or rescind any such
agreement;(3)The age, health, occupation, amount and source of income,
vocational skills, employability, and liabilities of each spouse;(4) The needs of each spouse;(5)Whether the apportionment is in lieu of or in addition to
maintenance;(6)The present and potential earning capability of each party; and(7)Retirement benefits, including, but not limited to, social security,
civil service, military and railroad retirement benefits.8.NAME CHANGE: All applications for change of names must be made to the
district court of the county where the person whose name is proposed to be changed
resides, by petition, signed by such person. The petition must specify the place of
birth and residence of such person, his or her present name, the name proposed, and
reason for such change of name.9. MEDIATION: During the mandatory waiting period of twenty days before granting
a divorce, the court may, upon request of either party, require a conference of the
parties to make a determination as to whether a reconciliation of the parties is
practicable. For more information, see the Idaho Divorce Law Summary.
Page 5 of 11FORMS LIST 1. Filing for Divorce Instructions (ID-CAO-INST-3)2.Complaint for Divorce (CAO-1-3)3.Family Law Case Information Sheet (ID-CAO-1A)4.Summons (CAO-1-1)5.Acknowledgement Of Service By Defendant And Consent (CAO-2-1A)6.Sworn Stipulation For Entry Of Decree Of Divorce (CAO-6-8)7.Decree Of Divorce (CAO-8-3)
Page 6 of 11 FORM EXPLANATIONS All forms included in this package are identified below.1.Filing for Divorce Instructions (ID-CAO-INST-3) - This is an instruction document to
help aid in the completion of the divorce procedure in the state of Idaho.2.Complaint for Divorce (CAO-1-3) - The Complaint for Divorce is the document is the
document is which you are asking the court to grant your divorce along with any other
relief requested. 3.Family Law Case Information Sheet (ID-CAO-1A) – The Family Law Case
Information Sheet is a form which notifies the Court that a lawsuit has been filed.4.Summons (CAO-1-1) – The Summons is used to notify the opposing party that a suit has
been filed against him or her. It shall contain the name of the court and the names of the
parties, be directed to the defendant, state the name and address of the plaintiff's
attorney (if any), and the time within which the rules require the defendant to appear and
defend, and shall notify the defendant that in case of his or her failure to do so judgment
by default will be rendered against the defendant for the relief demanded in the
complaint.5. Acknowledgment of Service by Defendant and Consent (CAO-2-1A) – This form is
used by the Defendant to acknowledge service of a copy of the Complaint and Summons,
submit to the jurisdiction of the court, decline to plead, waive hearing and the twenty-day
reconciliation period, and agree that a final decree be entered. 6.Sworn Stipulation for Entry of Decree of Divorce (CAO-6-8) – This form is used by
the parties to an action for divorce to stipulate to the Court that irreconcilable differences
exist between the parties, that the court has jurisdiction over the matter, that there has
been a fair and equitable division of the property and debts of the parties, that the parties
waive their right to appear personally in court to present testimony and ask that the Court
enter the Decree without a Court hearing7.Decree of Divorce (CA0-8-3) – This document grants the divorce and any other relief
requested.
Page 7 of 11 INSTRUCTIONS AND STEPS Note: If a form contains a space for the signature of a Notary Public, it must be signed by you
(and if necessary by your spouse) in front of a Notary Public, who must notarize the document.
Prepare an original and several copies of each of your completed documents. Your spouse
should have a copy of everything you file, stamped “filed” by the clerk. You should keep copies
and the court must have originals. STEP 1: The filing party (Plaintiff) should complete the Complaint for Divorce (CAO-1-3)
and Summons (CAO-1-1). Once completed, these documents should be presented
to the Clerk of Court for filing. A filing fee must be paid at this time.STEP 2: The Complaint (CAO-1-3) and Summons (CAO-1-1) must then be served upon
the Defendant. The Defendant should also be provided a copy of the
Acknowledgment of Service by Defendant and Consent (CAO-2-1A). The
Defendant should complete and return the Acknowledgment of Service by
Defendant and Consent (CAO-2-1A) to you for filing with the Clerk of Court
in the county of filing.STEP 3:The parties should jointly complete the Sworn Stipulation for Entry of Decree of
Divorce (CAO-6-8). The Decree of Divorce (CAO-8-3) should also be completed
at this time. Once completed, these documents should then be filed with the Clerk
of Court. When presenting these documents to the Clerk of Court, also include
two envelopes, one addressed to you and the other addressed to your spouse. STEP 4: Once the Decree of Divorce (CAO-8-3) is signed by the Judge, the Clerk of Court
will mail the signed Decree to you and your spouse in the envelopes provided.Notes:When presenting Pleadings to the Clerk make sure you have at least 4 copies for the
Clerk. The Clerk will return the copies to you that the Court does not need. If a
Certificate of Mailing is on any form, a copy of the form should be mailed to the person
indicated.
Page 8 of 11CHECKLIST Complaint (CAO-1-3) and Summons (CAO-1-1) completed and filed with Clerk of
Court. Filing fee paid.Complaint (CAO-1-3), Summons (CAO-1-1), and Acknowledgement of Service by Defendant and Consent (CAO-2-1A) served upon Defendant. Defendant completes Acknowledgement of Service by Defendant and Consent
(CAO-2-1A) and returns document for filing.Parties jointly complete Sworn Stipulation for Entry of Decree of Divorce (CAO-
6-8) and Decree of Divorce (CAO-8-3). Documents presented to Clerk of Court
for filing along with two envelopes, one addressed to you, the other addressed to
the Defendant.Decree of Divorce (CAO-8-3) signed by Judge and copies mailed to each party in
provided envelopes.
Page 9 of 11 NOTE ABOUT COMPLETING THE FORMS The forms in this packet contain “form fields” created using Microsoft Word. “Form fields”
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Page 10 of 11 LAW SUMMARY You may access the law summary for your State by using the link below:http://secure.uslegalforms.com/lawsummary/ID/ID-008-D.htm
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