INSTRUCTIONS: ALASKA PETITION FOR DISSOLUTION OF MARRIAGE WITH CHILDREN (Form DR-105)

Married couples in Alaska who jointly agree to end their marriage may file a joint petition for divorce. Form DR-105, formally known as an Alaska Petition for Dissolution of Marriage With Children, may be obtained from the website of the Alaska court system. This form may be completed and submitted to the Superior Court of Alaska. It will not be valid until signed in the presence of a clerk of court, notary public or other person allowed to officiate this paper.

Alaska Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DR-105 Step 1: Section I requires both spouses to enter various forms of information about themselves and their marriage. Note that section D requires spouses to enter any information about their health insurance or special medical needs. Note any domestic violence incidents in section E. If either party was advised by a lawyer, note this in section F.

Alaska Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DR-105 Step 2: Section II requires various information about both spouses' income and expenses.

Alaska Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DR-105 Step 3: Section III requires information about all assets, property and debts involved in the marriage.

Alaska Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DR-105 Step 4: Section IV requires the entry of a alimony plan, including a termination date if any.

Alaska Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DR-105 Step 5: Section V requires you to enter various forms of information about all minor children involved in the marriage.

Alaska Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DR-105 Step 6: Section VI concerns child custody arrangements. You may use the template provided or include a plan that is as specific and details as both parties feel is necessary.

Alaska Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DR-105 Step 7: Sections VI and VIII concern visitation rights and child support arrangements.

Alaska Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DR-105 Step 8: Section IX concerns name changes following the divorce.

Alaska Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DR-105 Step 9: Section X allows for the description of other agreements not covered above.

Alaska Petition for Dissolution Of Marriage With Children DR-105 Step 10: Spouses should sign the bottom of every page. The last page must be signed before the appropriate official.