Articles Posted in Family Law

By Carol Tippi Jarman

Did you know that Idaho courts recognize the issuance of a “Qualified Domestic Relations Order (QDRO)” to enforce a prior alimony obligation whether that support obligation was created by a settlement agreement or a court order? In Kesting v. Kesting, 160 Idaho 214, 370 P.3d 729 (2016), the Idaho Supreme Court made clear that an ex-spouse seeking to enforce a support obligation is not simply an ordinary creditor. Idaho law specifically recognizes this by allowing a former spouse to collect normally exempt property to enforce a claim for support.

By Heidi Buck Morrison

In Idaho, parties to a divorce proceeding have the option to represent themselves pro se. In other words, you may proceed in either filing or responding in a divorce action without retaining an attorney. The courts provide many forms for pro se litigants and for many people, an impending divorce brings with it the realization that they will soon be living with less financial resources than they’ve been accustomed. This often leads people to believe they do not need or cannot afford an attorney to represent them in their divorce. In most cases, the risk and pitfalls of representing yourself greatly outweigh the benefits.

Here are the top 5 reasons who should hire an attorney to help you through your divorce.