SUMMARY OF IDAHO DIVORCE LAWS AND PROCEDURE

The following is a brief summary of the divorce laws and procedures in Idaho. If you have questions, we strongly recommend that you seek the advice of an attorney. The information contained herein is for information purposes only.

Idaho Divorce Residency Requirements:

The party filing for an Idaho divorce must be a State resident for at least six weeks immediately prior to filing for divorce.

Idaho Divorce Filing Requirements:

An Idaho divorce action should be commenced in either the county where the non-filing party resides or, if the non-filing party is not a State resident, the county where the filing party resides.

Idaho Divorce Grounds:

The grounds for Idaho divorce are as follows:

• irreconcilable differences;
• living separate and apart without cohabitation for a period of 5 years;
• adultery;
• permanent insanity;
• conviction of a felony;
• willful desertion;
• cruelty;
• willful neglect; and
• habitual drunkenness.