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Alaska Divorce Information Property Ownership For Divorce Purposes Equitable distribution state, which means the court has the authority to divide marital property in any manner which is "equitable" or "just." In Alaska, a 50/50 property division will be presumed to be equitable. Marital fault is not a consideration when dividing property. In Alaska, a married couple may create a community property estate by contract. In that case, division of property would also be presumed to be 50/50. What Property is Divided? Hybrid state. Generally only marital property is divided in a divorce; however, the court has the discretion to divide separate property if justice demands it. Separate property is generally any property acquired before the marriage. Alimony At the court's discretion. Marital fault is not considered. Terminates upon the death of either party, and upon the receiving party's remarriage. Child Support Percentage of income method, which means only the income of the paying parent is considered. Emancipation is age 18, and can be extended to graduation from high school. Courts generally do not order payment of college education costs. Child Support Calculator. Child Support Enforcement The Alaska child support enforcement agency can be found at: Divorce Related Statutes For Alaska http://www.touchngo.com/lglcntr/akstats/Statutes/Title25.htm Other Resources The Divorce Financial Survival Series |