Filing a Petition for Dissolution:

A petition for dissolution of marriage is filed in the Superior Court.

Pursuant to Section 25.24.210 of the Alaska Statutes, the Petition may be signed by: (a) both of the petitioners (husband and wife); or (b) one of the petitioners.

If the petition is signed by only one of the parties, he or she must arrange for personal service of the petition on the other party, and state in the petition that it is anticipated that the spouse will execute an appearance and waiver pursuant to AS 25.24.200(c)

Requirements for Dissolution under Alaska Law:

The requirements for using the Alaska dissolution procedure (if there are no children born or adopted during the marriage who are currently under age 19 and if the wife is not pregnant) are as follows:

1. Either the husband or wife (or both) must be domiciled in Alaska. That means the person claims residency in Alaska. The person must be physically present in Alaska and intend to remain indefinitely. There is no specific minimum days of residency required. In addition, military personnel who do not claim to be Alaska residents may file for dissolution if they have been continuously stationed at a military base or installation in Alaska for at least 30 days. AS 25.24.900.
   
2. The husband and wife must agree that "incompatibility of temperament has caused the irremediable breakdown of the marriage." This means there is no chance of saving the marriage because the husband and wife cannot get along.
   
3. The husband and wife must agree regarding all financial issues, including but not limited to distribution of property and maintenance.