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2026 edition • Built on AS 25.24.200 & the current DR-100/DR-105 formsAlaska Dissolution of Marriage Kit
The right petition for your case — DR-100 or DR-105 — current Rule 90.3 child-support forms, and a roadmap for your Superior Court dissolution.
- Route-matched petition — DR-100 (no children) or DR-105 (with children)
- Current Rule 90.3 child-support & parenting forms, explained step by step
- Free eligibility check before you pay anything
- Instant PDF download — $129 one-time, no subscription
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“Our court didn’t have a notary handy on filing day, so the self-certification alternative the kit mentioned saved the trip.”
Sandra E. · Fairbanks, Alaska
Is this kit right for you?
A dissolution requires agreement on every statutory issue, not just "we're done." Check below, and confirm jurisdiction before you file.
Use this kit if…
- ✓ You and your spouse agree the marriage is over (incompatibility of temperament) and agree on property division, debts, and any spousal maintenance.
- ✓ At least one of you is domiciled in Alaska — present here with intent to stay (no minimum number of days required).
- ✓ If you have minor or dependent children (or a pregnancy): you agree on custody, visitation, and Rule 90.3 support, and the children have lived in Alaska for the six months before filing, so the court has jurisdiction to decide custody.
- ✓ You're both willing to complete whatever parent-education requirement your court location currently uses (commonly a video, sometimes a class or workshop).
Talk to a lawyer first if…
- ✗ There is domestic violence, coercion, or you fear for your safety — Alaska courts apply heightened scrutiny to these cases.
- ✗ You disagree on custody, want to deviate from Rule 90.3, or one spouse can't or won't sign.
- ✗ Your children haven't lived in Alaska for six months yet, one spouse recently moved from another state, or your spouse or property is out of state.
- ✗ There are complex assets or obligations — retirement accounts needing a transfer order, Alaska Native Corporation shares, business interests, bankruptcy, public assistance/CSED involvement, or a pregnancy where paternity isn't settled.
- ✗ Your spouse is hiding assets, can't be located, or refuses to sign.
Which petition is yours — DR-100 or DR-105?
Alaska uses two different dissolution petitions depending on whether you have minor or dependent children. They are not interchangeable, and the with-children packet needs more than just the petition.
If you and your spouse agree the marriage is over — and agree on every issue the law requires, including property, debts, and (if you have children) custody and support — a jointly filed Dissolution is usually faster and cheaper than a contested divorce. But it’s still a court case: the Superior Court reviews your agreement for fairness and, if you have children, for their best interests, before entering a decree.
Petition for Dissolution (DR-100 or DR-105) • current Rule 90.3 child-support & parenting forms • step-by-step Superior Court filing guidance
No minor children, no pregnancy
DR-100 · DR-314 · VS-401 · DR-110
The DR-100 Petition covers agreement on property, debts, and spousal maintenance, paired with the Information Sheet (DR-314), Certificate of Divorce (VS-401), and Appearance/Waiver (DR-110).
This is Alaska's simpler track, but the court still reviews and must be satisfied the agreement is complete before granting it.
Minor or dependent children, or a pregnancy
DR-105 · DR-314 · VS-401 · DR-110 · support & parenting forms
The DR-105 Petition adds custody, visitation, and Rule 90.3 support terms, plus a matching support calculation for your actual parenting schedule — this kit includes the shared-custody worksheet (DR-306) for schedules with 110+ overnights a year with each parent, and points you to the correct current worksheet for other schedules — along with a Parenting Plan (DR-475) and related forms.
Both parents must also complete the parent-education requirement your court location currently uses before the dissolution can be granted.
This kit gives you the current DR-100/DR-105 track that matches your case plus instructions for confirming the full, current packet with your court — it is not a guarantee that any particular Superior Court location will accept a given template without local additions.
Why choose a DIY kit?
Generic online forms often miss the difference between DR-100 and DR-105, or use an outdated Rule 90.3 worksheet. We built this kit around Alaska's current forms and tell you which track and which support calculation fit your case.
Keep more of your money
You do the filing yourself and keep the difference between a lawyer's fee and a one-time kit price. Court filing, notary and copy costs are separate — see the breakdown alongside.
The right track for your case
DR-100 and DR-105 are different petitions for different cases — we help you pick the right one, add the matching Rule 90.3 support worksheet if you have children, and flag your court's parent-education requirement instead of treating it as one-size-fits-all.
What a dissolution costs in Alaska
The Superior Court's $250 case-opening fee is paid to the court directly; a fee waiver (TF-920) is available if you qualify. There is no single total cost — notarization, copies, and any certified marriage record are extra.
What's in the kit
The current DR-series forms, matched to your track, plus a roadmap for your court's local requirements.
Step-by-step roadmap
- Confirming domicile and, if you have children, six-month Alaska residence
- Filing your Petition for Dissolution
- Handling the $250 court fee
- Completing your court's parent-education requirement
- Preparing for the hearing
Core legal documents
Current Alaska Court System forms, matched to your track:
Rule 90.3 child support & parenting
- If you have children, the court applies Civil Rule 90.3 and won't grant the dissolution until both parents complete your court's parent-education requirement
- Parenting Plan (DR-475)
- Shared-custody worksheet (DR-306) for schedules with 110+ overnights a year
- Instructions for finding the correct current worksheet for other custody schedules
What this kit does not include
- A guarantee that the Superior Court will grant your dissolution — the judge reviews your agreement for fairness and, with children, their best interests, and can ask questions, require corrections, or decline to enter a decree
- Court jurisdiction over children who haven't lived in Alaska for the past six months, or over an out-of-state spouse or out-of-state property
- A guaranteed waiver of your hearing appearance — DR-110 is a request, not an automatic outcome
- The Superior Court's $250 case-opening fee, notary fees, or copy costs
- Your court location's specific current parent-education class, video, or workshop — confirm what's required where you're filing
- A guaranteed timeline — 30 days is the statutory minimum before a decree can be signed, not a promised finish date
- Contested cases, or representation in court
- Legal advice about your situation, or review of your completed documents
PlainDivorce is a private publisher. The Alaska Court System publishes the official DR-series forms and instructions, but has not reviewed, approved or endorsed this product. Always confirm the current form versions and your court location's requirements before filing.
How it works
A roadmap through Alaska's 30-day minimum — not a promise of a 30-day finish.
Confirm domicile & jurisdiction
Confirm at least one spouse is domiciled in Alaska. If you have children, confirm they've lived in Alaska for the six months before filing so the court has jurisdiction over custody.
Prepare & sign your petition
Complete DR-100 or DR-105 and the matching support/parenting forms if you have children. Sign before a notary or the court clerk (or use the TF-835 self-certification if neither is reasonably available), and file within 60 days of the first signature.
Complete parent education (if applicable)
If you have minor children, both parents complete the parent-education requirement your court location currently uses — commonly a video, sometimes a class or workshop. Confirm the current requirement with that court.
File with the Superior Court
File your papers at the Superior Court in your district and pay the $250 case-opening fee (waiver available if you qualify).
Wait out the 30-day minimum
The clerk automatically schedules a hearing, and the judge generally can't sign a final decree until 30 days after filing. That's a floor, not a promise your case finishes on day 30.
Hearing & decree
At least one spouse generally attends; you can ask the court (DR-110) to decide without your appearance, but that's a request the court decides, not an automatic option. If satisfied, the judge signs the decree.
There is no guaranteed timeframe. Court calendars, completed requirements (including parent education), and case-specific issues all affect how long a dissolution takes after the 30-day minimum has run.
Kit pricing vs. lawyer fees
| Feature | PlainDivorce kit | Typical lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation cost | $129 | $2,000–$4,000+ |
| Superior Court fee | $250, paid to the court, waiver available if you qualify | Same, usually billed on top |
| Process control | Your prep is DIY; the court reviews and its calendar controls the timeline | Lawyer's schedule |
| Forms included | Yes — matched DR-100/DR-105 track + Rule 90.3 | Yes |
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What our customers say
Experiences from people who prepared their dissolution paperwork with PlainDivorce.
4.7 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews
Customer reviews are collected from purchasers and support conversations. Names may be shortened for privacy, and individual results vary by court, case facts, and filing requirements.
“It explained the DR-100 vs. DR-105 difference right away — we have no kids, so we didn't need half the paperwork I'd already started filling out.”
Brian J.
Juneau
“I liked that it was upfront the 30 days is a minimum, not a promise. Ours took closer to two months with the parent-ed video and court's calendar.”
Sophia Y.
Anchorage
“Our court didn't have a notary handy on filing day, so the self-certification alternative the kit mentioned saved the trip.”
Sandra E.
Fairbanks
“We share custody about evenly, so the DR-306 worksheet instructions saved us from guessing at the Rule 90.3 math.”
Cecilia N.
Wasilla
Alaska dissolution of marriage: frequently asked questions
What is a dissolution of marriage in Alaska?
A dissolution is Alaska's process for spouses who agree the marriage is over and agree on every issue the law requires — property, debts, and, if applicable, custody and support. It is still a Superior Court case: the court examines both spouses to confirm they understand the agreement and reviews it for fairness (and, with children, their best interests) before entering a decree.
Instead of a contested trial, you focus on reaching a complete agreement and filing the right paperwork. Learn more about how the process works in our free guide.
Do I need DR-100 or DR-105?
DR-100 is for spouses with no minor or dependent children and no pregnancy. DR-105 is for spouses with minor or dependent children (or a pregnancy), and requires additional custody, visitation, and Rule 90.3 support terms plus a matching support worksheet. This kit helps you confirm which applies to your case.
How long does the process take?
Generally, a judge can't sign a final decree until at least 30 days after filing — that's a statutory minimum, not an average. Actual timing depends on your court's calendar, completing your parent-education requirement if you have children, and how complete your filing is; several months is common.
What about child support and jurisdiction over children?
If you have minor children, you must comply with Civil Rule 90.3, and both parents must complete the parent-education requirement your court location currently uses before the dissolution can be granted. Separately, the court generally needs your children to have lived in Alaska for the six months before you file to have jurisdiction over custody — if you've recently moved, confirm this before filing. Our kit includes the DR-306 worksheet for shared-custody schedules (110+ overnights a year with each parent) and points you to the correct current worksheet for other schedules.
Do both spouses have to sign in front of a notary?
Notarization is one option; documents can also be signed before a court clerk, or self-certified (TF-835) if neither a notary nor a clerk is reasonably available. The petition generally must be filed within 60 days of the first spouse's signature, or signatures may need to be refreshed.
Is PlainDivorce a law firm?
No. PlainDivorce is a private self-help information service. We provide current Alaska Court System forms with plain-language instructions; we do not give legal advice, review your documents for accuracy, certify anything to the court, or file or serve documents for you. For advice about your situation, consult an Alaska family lawyer or Alaska Legal Services Corporation.
Important legal disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or representation. The Alaska Dissolution of Marriage Kit is a private self-help information product containing publicly available Alaska Court System forms with general instructions. It is not a substitute for advice from a licensed Alaska lawyer, and no court has reviewed, approved or endorsed it or its templates.
We do not guarantee that the Superior Court will grant a dissolution, that your hearing appearance will be waived, or that your court location's parent-education, jurisdiction, or local requirements will match this kit's general description. Alaska's 30-day minimum is a floor before a decree can be signed, not a promised completion date. Court rules, local practice and requirements vary by court location and change over time; there is no single total cost. You are responsible for verifying current forms, fees, and your court's specific requirements before filing.
Content last reviewed: September 2026.