INSTRUCTIONS: ALASKA PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE (NO MINOR CHILDREN (Form DR-100)

Couples with no children under the age of 18 may submit a joint petition for divorce. The Alaska Petition For Dissolution of Marriage with no minor children is Form DR-100, which can be downloaded from the website of the Alaska court system. Note that while this form can be completed at the couple's leisure, it must be signed in the presence of an official legally qualified to supervise these proceedings.

Alaska Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Minor Children) DR-100 Step 1: Section I requires the husband and wife to provide personal information. If there are any children under 19 or the wife is pregnant, couples must file a DR-105 petition instead. Along with name, address, occupation and the date of marriage, note that section E is provided to include information regarding special health needs or health insurance concerning either spouse.

Alaska Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Minor Children) DR-100 Step 2: Section II requires both spouses to provide detailed information about all aspects of their earnings and expenses.

Alaska Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Minor Children) DR-100 Step 3: Section III concerns debts and division of property. Along with listing all assets and debts owed, couples should include a plan for division of property which they find mutually acceptable.

Alaska Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Minor Children) DR-100 Step 4: In Section IV, state the terms of any alimony agreement which has been reached.

Alaska Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Minor Children) DR-100 Step 5: In Section V, either spouse may list their wishes concerning a name change once a divorce has been granted.

Alaska Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Minor Children) DR-100 Step 6: Under Section VI, any other relevant agreements concerning the end of the marriage can be detailed.

Alaska Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Minor Children) DR-100 Step 7: The bottom of pages one through six should be signed individually in the presence of a notary.

Alaska Petition For Dissolution Of Marriage (No Minor Children) DR-100 Step 8: Page seven should be signed and dated in the presence of a clerk, notary or other official permitted to do so. Their seal should be provided at the bottom of the page.