When an Idaho Divorce becomes necessary, you will need to consider at least two, and possibly four, major areas of your life:
1. Division of Property
2. Division of Debt
Idaho is a "Community Property" state, meaning that most Property and debt acquired during the marriage (except for gifts or inheritances) is owned jointly by both spouses and is divided equally (or as near to equal as possible) upon Divorce. Joint ownership is automatically presumed by law in the absence of specific evidence that shows the property is the separate property of one spouse.
And, if you have minor children:
3. Child Custody
4. Child Support
Idaho is a joint custody state meaning that each parent has the right to joint legal and physical custody of the children. Idaho child support is calculated under the Idaho Child Support Guidelines (download in .pdf format here), with income and custody arrangement being the two biggest influences on the amount of child support.
If you are considering an Idaho Divorce or are currently in the process of an Idaho Divorce, contact Mark R Petersen, a Pocatello Idaho Divorce Lawyer.
