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At Boise Family Law PLLC, family law is all we do. Our attorney handles divorce, custody, adoption, support, and related matters, meaning every client receives focused attention from a practice built entirely around the situations families face. With over a decade of experience in Idaho family law, we bring depth of knowledge and genuine care to every case.
We serve clients throughout Meridian and the Treasure Valley with affordable rates and virtual consultations, so cost and scheduling don’t have to stand between you and the legal help you need. Clients consistently describe our team as compassionate, responsive, and dedicated to going above and beyond. If you’re looking for a family law attorney in Meridian who can take the time to understand your situation and build a strategy around your goals, we’re ready to help.
Contact Boise Family Law PLLC today to schedule a consultation with a Meridian family lawyer who handles nothing but family law. Call us at 208-250-1786.
Family law covers far more than divorce. From protecting a child’s future to formalizing a new family relationship, these matters touch the most personal parts of people’s lives. Here are the practice areas we handle for Meridian and Ada County clients:
In a fault-based divorce, you’ll need to prove that your spouse engaged in conduct that caused the breakdown of the marriage. Idaho recognizes the following fault-based grounds:
Idaho also permits no-fault divorce based on irreconcilable differences, meaning you don’t have to prove wrongdoing to obtain a divorce.
Idaho has one of the shorter residency requirements in the country. Under Idaho Code 32-701, the filing spouse must have lived in the state for at least 6 weeks before filing. As the petitioner, you’ll also need to identify your grounds for divorce: whether fault-based or no-fault.
Idaho courts require specific forms depending on whether children are involved. Getting these right from the start can help avoid procedural delays.
For a divorce without children, you’ll need:
If you have children, the required forms are:
Once your forms are ready, file them with your resident district clerk along with the required filing fee. The clerk retains the originals and processes the filing.
Idaho law requires the filing spouse to complete service of process on the non-filing spouse. Service must be performed by a sheriff or a third party who is at least 18 years old and not a party to the case.
Once the clerk files your proof of service, the court officially opens the divorce case. From that point, you and your spouse may resolve the divorce through mediation, a negotiated agreement, or a court order.
Idaho is a community property state, meaning marital property and debts are generally divided equally between spouses. Separate property, including gifts, inheritances, and assets acquired before the marriage, is not subject to division. Every property division involves three steps:
When parents can’t agree on custody, an Idaho court steps in and decides based on the best interests of the child, the standard established under Idaho Code 32-717. Depending on the circumstances, the court may award sole custody to one parent or joint custody to both, per Idaho Code 32-717B.
Each parent has the opportunity to demonstrate why their arrangement serves their child’s interests. The court weighs a range of factors before making its determination:
Alimony, also called spousal support or maintenance, is a court-ordered financial payment from one spouse to another following the dissolution of a marriage. Idaho courts handle these determinations on a case-by-case basis.
A court may order maintenance when the requesting spouse can’t provide for their essential needs based on the standard of living established during the marriage and can’t adequately support themselves through employment. Both conditions are weighed together.
When determining the amount and duration of a maintenance order, the court considers:
Child custody arrangements can also influence a maintenance award. If the custodial parent can’t work because a child requires full-time care, that directly affects what the court considers when determining support. When spouses can’t agree on alimony, the presiding judge makes the final determination.
Family law matters are among the most personal legal challenges you can face. At Boise Family Law PLLC, we handle these cases and nothing else. This means our full attention goes to clients navigating divorce, custody, adoption, support, and related matters in Meridian and throughout Ada County. We offer affordable rates and virtual consultations to make getting started as straightforward as possible. Reach out today to speak with a family lawyer in Meridian who can listen, respond, and work toward your family’s goals.
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