The divorce rate in Idaho, though it has declined modestly over time, remains 40% higher than the national average. Idaho's marriage rate, on the other hand, has declined steeply – it is 60% lower today than it was a generation ago.
No-fault divorce, enacted in Idaho in 1970, made it possible for one spouse to unilaterally dissolve a marriage without bringing substantial evidence before the court.
In 1990, Idaho had a divorce rate of 6.5 per 1,000 residents. That has gradually declined to 5.0 per thousand population as of 2004.
Idaho's divorce rate is the 4th highest in the nation.
Habitual intemperance’ is one of the ‘at-fault’ grounds for divorce available for married couples in the state, thought it is not clearly defined, and is subject to interpretation by the court.
Divorces may be granted in case of default by the defendant. Marital settlement agreements are authorized. They must be notarized in the same manner as deeds.
