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2026 edition • Built on Idaho Court Assistance Office self-help formsIdaho Uncontested Divorce Kit
The Petition for Divorce, service on your spouse, and the Sworn Stipulation for Entry of Decree — Idaho's CAO forms, organized by route and by whether you have minor children.
- Petition, service, and Sworn Stipulation — or the default path if your spouse won’t respond
- Step-by-step filing instructions, in plain English
- Free eligibility check before you pay anything
- Instant PDF download — $129 one-time, no subscription
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Is this kit right for you?
Idaho has a specific 6-week residency rule. Check below to see if you qualify to file.
Use this kit if:
- The Petitioner (the spouse filing) has lived in Idaho for at least 6 full weeks before filing.
- You agree on "Irreconcilable Differences" as the grounds.
- You agree on all issues (custody, support, property) — or your spouse simply won't respond after being served.
- Your spouse can be served (in person, or by a process server/sheriff if they won't cooperate).
Talk to a lawyer if:
- You have lived in Idaho for less than 6 weeks.
- There is a dispute over the separation date, property value, or any other term.
- Your spouse can't be located or is actively evading service.
- You need to include complex retirement division (QDRO).
Why choose a DIY kit?
Idaho's CAO forms are free, but the instructions are spread across a dozen-plus separate PDFs, with different forms for with/without minor children and three different ways to finalize. We organize the roadmap and explain which documents your specific situation needs.
Save thousands
You handle the paperwork yourself and keep the difference between what a lawyer charges and the kit price — see the breakdown alongside.
Know which path applies
We explain all three routes to a finalized decree: a Sworn Stipulation once your spouse has been served and you agree, a default if they simply don't respond within 21 days, or what to do if they file a Response.
The cost of divorce in Idaho
Court filing fees (currently $207 for the Petitioner, plus $136 if your spouse files a Response) are paid directly to the court and are not included in the kit price.
What's included: Idaho CAO forms
Documents matched to your case — with or without minor children, and however you finalize.
Step-by-step roadmap
- Filing your Petition
- Serving your spouse
- Finalizing by Sworn Stipulation, default, or (if contested) what to do next
Core legal documents
Matched to your situation:
Vital stats & parenting
- Vital Statistics Certificate of Divorce (HWH-611)
- For cases with minor children: guidance on the Parenting Plan, Affidavit Verifying Income, and Child Support Worksheet
What this kit does not include
- A guarantee the judge signs your decree without a hearing, or grants the divorce at all — the court can require a hearing "for any reason"
- Service of the Petition and Summons on your spouse — you arrange this yourself, by notarized Acknowledgment, a process server/sheriff, or (if your spouse can't be found) court-authorized publication
- Your judicial district's parent-education program if you have minor children — commonly called Focus on Children, but the name, cost, and whether it's required vary locally
- The court's own filing fee (currently $207, plus $136 if your spouse files a Response) or notary costs
- Legal advice about your specific situation, or review of your completed documents
PlainDivorce is a private publisher, not affiliated with or endorsed by the Idaho Court Assistance Office or any Idaho state agency. Always confirm current forms and local requirements with your county's District Court Clerk or CAO before filing.
How it works
A roadmap to your Decree of Divorce in Idaho — not a promise of a specific outcome or timeline.
If you and your spouse agree the marriage is over, you don't need a battle. Our kit walks you through filing, service, and the Sworn Stipulation for Entry of Divorce Decree — Idaho's route to a fully agreed decree.
File your Petition
Download the kit. Complete the Family Law Case Information Sheet, Petition for Divorce, and Summons. File them with the District Court Clerk in your county and pay the filing fee (confirm the current amount with the Clerk).
Serve your spouse
Have your spouse served with the filed Petition and Summons — they sign a notarized Acknowledgment of Service if cooperative, or a process server/sheriff completes an Affidavit of Service if not. File the signed original and the original Summons with the court.
Finalize
If you agree, both sign the Sworn Stipulation for Entry of Decree. If your spouse doesn't respond within 21 days, you can proceed by default instead. The clerk sends your file to the judge, who may require a hearing before signing. Your divorce is final the day the Decree is signed.
If your spouse files a Response contesting any term, your case no longer qualifies as uncontested — consult an attorney or try mediation.
Simple pricing vs. lawyer fees
| Feature | PlainDivorce Kit | Typical Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation cost | $129 | $1,500–$2,500+ |
| Court filing fee | Paid to the Clerk directly — currently $207 ($136 if a Response is filed) | Same, often billed by the firm |
| Includes forms? | Yes (Petition, Summons, Stipulation, Decree) | Yes |
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Frequently Asked Questions
"What is a Sworn Stipulation for Entry of Divorce Decree?"
It's the document you and your spouse sign once you agree on all terms, telling the court you're asking the judge to enter the Decree without the Petitioner filing an Amended Petition or the Respondent filing a separate Response. It doesn't replace service — your spouse must already have been served, with proof filed, before the court will consider it — and the judge can still require a hearing before signing.
"How long is the divorce process in Idaho?"
Idaho's self-help instructions generally say no divorce is granted until at least 20 or 21 days have passed after service, and a default specifically requires waiting 21 days after service before you can file for it. There's no single statewide total-time promise beyond that — the rest depends on your court's schedule and whether the judge requires a hearing. Confirm current timing with your court clerk or CAO.
"What is the 6-week residency rule?"
The Petitioner (the spouse filing) must have been a resident of Idaho for at least 6 full weeks before filing the Petition, under Idaho Code § 32-701. This is a strict requirement.
"What if my spouse won't sign anything?"
You can still finalize the divorce. Have them served by a process server or the county sheriff instead of a notarized Acknowledgment. If they don't file a Response within 21 days of being served, you can proceed by default — which needs no signature from them at all.
"Do I have to take a parenting class?"
If you have minor children, the court may order both parents to attend a parent-education program before the divorce can be finalized — often called "Focus on Children," though the name, cost (typically $20–$35 per parent), and whether it's automatically ordered vary by judicial district. Check your filed court orders and confirm the current requirement with your local Family Court Services.
"Is $129 the total cost of my divorce?"
No — $129 is the one-time price of the kit itself. You'll also pay the court's own filing fee directly (currently $207, plus $136 if your spouse files a Response), and possibly notary or parent-education program fees. Even with those added, it's typically far less than hiring a lawyer.
Important Legal Disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or approved by the Idaho Court Assistance Office or any Idaho state agency. We do not provide legal advice or represent you in court. The Idaho Uncontested Divorce Kit is a self-help information product built from publicly available CAO forms and instructions.
We do not guarantee that a judge will sign your decree without a hearing, that a clerk will accept your paperwork as filed, or a single total cost of your divorce. Court rules and filing fees (currently $207 for the Petitioner, plus $136 if the Respondent files a Response) can change, and county/district practice varies. You are responsible for verifying current requirements with your District Court Clerk or CAO.
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