North Dakota Divorce Forms — Complete Guide (2026)
North Dakota divorce forms are available at: ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/family-law/divorce — North Dakota Courts legal self-help.
Where to Get North Dakota Divorce Forms
ND Courts Self-Help: ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/family-law/divorce — official forms.
District Court Clerk's Office: In-person at the courthouse in your county.
Legal Services of North Dakota: legalnd.org — free civil legal help statewide.
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 |
| Separation Agreement | Filed with Complaint — all property, debts, support, custody |
| Judgment of Divorce | Judge's final order |
| If children: Parenting Plan | Required; comprehensive |
| If children: Child Support Worksheet | ND Guidelines calculation |
Separation Agreement — Filed with the Complaint
North Dakota files the Separation Agreement with the Complaint for Divorce. Complete and execute it before filing. It must cover:
Marital Real Property:
- Full address and legal description
- Agreed FMV; mortgage balance; marital equity
- Assignment: who keeps (buyout; refinancing deadline; fallback; Quitclaim Deed → ND Recorder) or sale (proceeds split; timeline)
Marital Financial Accounts:
- Institution, type, balance; assignment; transfer
Retirement Accounts:
- QDRO for employer plans (marital portion from date of marriage to date of separation)
- IRA: transfer incident to divorce
- NDPERS (North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System): ndpers.nd.gov — DRO after Judgment
Vehicles: Assignment; loan assumption; ND DMV title transfer
Marital Debts: Creditor, balance, who assumes, indemnification
Separate Property Acknowledgment: Each spouse's separate property explicitly confirmed
Spousal Support: Award with amount, duration, payment terms — or explicit waiver
If Children:
- Legal and physical custody designations
- Comprehensive Parenting Plan
- Child support per North Dakota Child Support Guidelines
North Dakota Child Support Guidelines
North Dakota uses an income shares model:
- Determine both parents' gross monthly income
- Apply allowable deductions
- Look up combined obligation in the ND Child Support Schedule
- Allocate proportionally by income share
- Adjust for health insurance, childcare, parenting time
Duration: North Dakota child support generally continues to age 18 or through high school graduation (not to exceed 19).
Spousal Support — North Dakota Factors (NDCC § 14-05-24.1)
North Dakota courts consider all relevant factors, including:
- Duration of the marriage
- Age, health, earning capacity of each party
- Standard of living established during the marriage
- Contribution to the other's education or career
- Homemaker contributions
- Relative financial circumstances
- Tax consequences
No formula — judicial discretion. Rehabilitative and permanent spousal support are both available.
Last reviewed: March 2026 | ndcourts.gov/legal-self-help/family-law/divorce | Separation Agreement filed with Complaint | "Irreconcilable differences" (NDCC § 14-05-03.1) | Equitable distribution (NDCC § 14-05-24) | Spousal support: NDCC § 14-05-24.1 | ND Recorder for deed recording | NDPERS for state employees | legalnd.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.