Idaho Divorce and Dissolution Resources
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A Idaho divorce is filed in the District Court, usually in the Magistrate Division, and the paperwork you start with depends on whether you have minor children together and whether there is property to divide.
Idaho's core family statutes live in the Idaho Code Title 32 - Domestic Relations. In Idaho, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed. The official sources below cover the petition documents, the statewide forms collection, and the court's own filing instructions.
Official Idaho divorce resources
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Idaho family law forms (official index) (Idaho judicial branch): The official statewide collection of Idaho family law forms. When a direct document link stops working, this index is where the current version lives. https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/Forms
Idaho court self-help resources (Idaho courts self-help): Official self-help information for people handling their own Idaho family case, including instructions and plain-language guides. https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov
iCourt File & Serve (Tyler Technologies): E-filing works statewide in all 44 counties. It is required for lawyers and optional for people representing themselves, including in divorce and custody cases. https://idaho.tylertech.cloud/OfsEfsp/
Idaho official filing information (Idaho judicial branch): The court's own page explaining how documents are filed in Idaho and what a parent without a lawyer is allowed to do. https://isc.idaho.gov/
Idaho financial affidavit and disclosure forms (isc.idaho.gov): The official source for the financial disclosure paperwork most Idaho family cases ask both sides to complete. https://isc.idaho.gov/ifr/forms
Idaho mediation and dispute resolution (Idaho judicial branch): Official information on mediation and other ways to settle a Idaho family case without a trial. https://isc.idaho.gov/mediation
Verified official Idaho divorce documents
These official documents cover starting a divorce, responding to one, settling, and the final orders. Requirements vary by county, so confirm the packet with your clerk before filing.
Petition for Divorce With Minor Children (CAO D 1-5), form CAO D 1-5 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_D_1-5.pdf
Petition for Divorce, No Children (CAO D 1-6), form CAO D 1-6 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_D_1-6.pdf
Family Case Response, No Minor Children (CAO FL 3-2), form CAO FL 3-2 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_FL_3-2.pdf
Family Case Response, With Children (CAO FL 3-3), form CAO FL 3-3 (Divorce / Dissolution), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_FL_3-3.pdf
Decree of Divorce, No Children (CAO D 8-3), form CAO D 8-3 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_D_8-3.pdf
Decree of Divorce, With Children (CAO D 8-1), form CAO D 8-1 (Final Judgment / Final Orders), official document: https://courtselfhelp.idaho.gov/docs/forms/CAO_D_8-1.pdf
Official link data for Idaho was last verified June 2026. Report anything outdated through our contact page and we will re-check the official source.
Frequently asked questions
Where do I file for divorce in Idaho?
In the District Court, usually in the Magistrate Division that serves the county where you live. In Idaho, a parent without a lawyer can file family papers online, and filing on paper with the clerk is still allowed.
How much does it cost to file a family case in Idaho?
Divorce filing fee: ~$207. If you cannot afford the fee, ask the clerk about a fee waiver or indigency application; every state has a process for requesting one.
Do I need a lawyer to file a Idaho divorce?
No. Idaho publishes its family law forms for people representing themselves, and the self-help resources on this page exist for exactly that. A consultation still makes sense when there is a business, a pension, or a serious safety issue in the case.