Idaho Divorce Forms — Complete Guide (2026)
Idaho Supreme Court self-help divorce forms are available at: isc.idaho.gov/family-law-self-help
Where to Get Idaho Divorce Forms
Idaho Supreme Court Self-Help: isc.idaho.gov/family-law-self-help — official forms and instructions.
District Court Clerk: The clerk in your county may have local supplement forms or county-specific instructions.
Idaho Legal Aid Services: idaholegalaid.org — free legal help for qualifying individuals.
Core Forms — Agreed Divorce
| Form | Purpose |
|---|---|
| Complaint for Divorce | Filed by Petitioner; alleges irreconcilable differences |
| Summons | Served on Respondent |
| Acceptance of Service | Respondent waives formal service — starts 20-day clock |
| Marital Settlement Agreement | All community property, debts, maintenance, custody |
| Judgment of Divorce | Final order for judge to sign |
| If children: Parenting Plan | Required; comprehensive |
| If children: Child Support Worksheet | Idaho Guidelines calculation |
| If children: Focus on Children Certificate | Filed by both parents |
Marital Settlement Agreement — What It Must Cover
Community Property:
- All real property: legal description, FMV, community vs. separate equity, assignment (who keeps or sale), refinancing deadline, fallback, Quitclaim Deed → Idaho County Recorder
- All financial accounts: institution, type, balance, community portion, assignment
- Retirement accounts: QDRO for employer plans (marital portion from marriage to separation); IRA transfer incident to divorce
- Vehicles: assignment, loan assumption, Idaho ITD title transfer
- Business interests: valuation and assignment
- All community debts: creditor, balance, who assumes, indemnification
Separate Property Acknowledgment:
- Each spouse's separate property listed; confirmed as remaining with that spouse
Spousal Maintenance:
- Award with amount, duration, terms — or explicit waiver
If Children:
- Legal and physical custody designation
- Parenting Plan (comprehensive)
- Child support per Idaho Guidelines (Focus on Children certificate referenced)
Community Property — 50/50 Division
Idaho community property is divided equally (50/50) unless both parties agree otherwise in the MSA. Courts routinely approve voluntary deviations.
Community property (divided equally): Income during marriage; property purchased with community funds; retirement contributions during marriage.
Separate property (stays with owner): Pre-marital property; gifts; inheritances — must be traceable and not commingled.
Idaho Child Support Guidelines
Idaho uses an income shares model:
- Determine both parents' gross monthly income
- Apply standard deductions (taxes, FICA, prior court-ordered support)
- Use the Idaho Child Support Schedule (by combined income and number of children)
- Allocate between parents by their share of combined income
- Adjust for health insurance, childcare, parenting time
Duration: Idaho child support ends when the child turns 18 or graduates from high school, whichever is later (not to exceed age 19).
Forms: isc.idaho.gov/family-law-self-help
Spousal Maintenance — Idaho Factors
Idaho courts may award spousal maintenance (Idaho Code § 32-705). Courts consider:
- Financial resources of the spouse seeking maintenance
- Time needed to acquire education/training
- Duration of the marriage
- Age and physical/emotional condition
- Ability of the paying spouse to meet own needs while paying
- Tax consequences
- Fault (in some circumstances)
Last reviewed: March 2026 | isc.idaho.gov/family-law-self-help | Community property 50/50 | Acceptance of Service starts 20-day clock | Focus on Children required with children | Child support ends at 18/HS graduation | County Recorder for deed recording | idaholegalaid.org
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Researched using official state court websites and verified legal aid resources. Filing fees and procedures verified June 2026. General legal information only — not legal advice.
Last reviewed: March 2026 · Verify current fees and forms with your local court before filing.