1. Is Idaho a no fault divorce state?

Idaho is a no fault divorce state. This means the court may grant a divorce based on a representation that there are “irreconcilable differences” between the spouses. There need be no other reasongiven to terminate the marriage. In states that are not no-fault divorce states, grounds must be given for the divorce to be granted by the court. Grounds would include something like infidelity and would require that one or both parties had done something wrong for the divorce to be finalized.

2. What age in Idaho a child can choose which parent to live with?

Idaho child custody laws do not permit children under the age of 18 to make unilateral decisions about which parent they would prefer to live with. If the court must intervene in a custody issue, it will consider what is in the child’s best interest, which includes the child’s wishes. However, there are also many other determining factors, including the child’s relationship with both parents and any siblings in the family, the health of the child and both parents, each parent’s housing situation, the child’s education situation, and more.

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Adoption

Child adoption is one of the most exciting and rewarding experiences for us as a law firm. We would love to assist you with yours! Some of the types of adoptions we can help you with include…

Contracts

Contracts create legally binding relationships between two or more parties and provide that “ounce of prevention.” Contracts are honored by the Court if effectively drafted and entered into freely and voluntarily by the parties…

Construction Disputes

Construction contracts and agreements are not as simple as they used to be, when deals were made with a handshake and everyone did what they said they would do. Many laws have been enacted to protect consumers and contractors alike…

Corporations/Partnerships

The Law Office of David A. Johnson provides legal guidance through the business startup process, as well as legal representation for existing businesses. We offer a wide range of legal services for corporations and partnerships…

Custody/Visitation

Child custody provides the legal guidelines for one or both parent’s rights concerning their child(ren). This “legal” custody includes ability to consent to a driver’s license…

Divorce

One of the most common reasons people use the services of an attorney is to end a marriage. David A. Johnson offers his clients over 29 years of experience…

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Family law is a complex issue. Anytime the legal world and personal relationships cross paths, tension usually results. The Law Office of David A. Johnson offers compassionate…

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The Law Office of David A. Johnson has extensive experience with a wide variety of complex cases and diverse clients. As a trial attorney, David Johnson has many years ofexperience…

Mediation

The process of Mediation allows couples to control their divorce and child custody proceeding, and mutually craft an agreementto govern their new relationship…

Wills and Probate

Protecting the future of your family and assets is a must. Dealing with the care of aging loved ones can be an emotional concern. We are experienced in preparing wills, powers of attorney…

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