What is an interlocutory divorce?

An interlocutory divorce is a type of divorce in Alaska that allows a couple to be legally divorced while working out the details of their settlement. It is available to couples who agree on the terms of their divorce and who do not have any disputes regarding the division of property or finances. In an interlocutory divorce, the couple files a joint petition with the court. The petition must include the grounds for divorce, the date on which the couple was separated, the terms of the settlement agreement and any other necessary details. After filing their petition, the couple will wait for the court to approve the agreement and issue the interlocutory divorce decree. The interlocutory divorce decree grants the couple a legal separation, but does not finalize the divorce. This allows the couple to work out the details of their property division and other matters without the pressure of a potential court hearing. There is usually a six-month waiting period before the divorce becomes absolute, and during this time the couple can still modify the terms of their settlement agreement if needed. Once the court approves the agreement and the six-month period has passed, the interlocutory divorce decree becomes an absolute decree of divorce. This finalizes the divorce, dissolves the marriage and grants the couple a legal separation under Alaska law.

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