Idaho Divorce Lawyer

What happens when you file for divorce? What are the steps to filing an Idaho divorce? These questions typically are one of the first questions I hear as a Pocatello Idaho Divorce Lawyer. So here is a brief breakdown of the process in an Idaho Divorce proceeding in Bannock County, Idaho:

1. You will file a complaint asking for a divorce with the county clerk
2. When filing you will be given an order to attend a parenting workshop and you children will be encouraged to attend a divorce education class
3. You will also be given a joint prohibitive order that places restrictions on property, debt, and the physical location of children
   
4. You will need to serve the opposing party with a copy of the complaint
5. Once served, you will be asked to go through a case management screening with Family Court Services
6. Family Court Services will issue a report and recommendation regarding mediation (or other viable options for resolution of your divorce)
7. Mediation will occur if recommended by family court services
8. If mediation is unsuccessful or not recommended, the judge will set your case for a status conference to schedule the trial and deadlines for your case
9. You will have a court trial (without a jury) to finalize your divorce, typically anywhere from 3-6 months after filing the divorce

This is a very quick look at the process and steps behind an Idaho Divorce. They can vary depending on each case. If you are considering an Idaho Divorce or are currently in a divorce proceeding, contact Snake River Law PLLC, a Pocatello Idaho Divorce Law firm, for more information regarding the divorce process.