Divorce in Arizona
State-specific overview · Family Law
Arizona is a community property state where marital assets split equally, with no mandatory waiting period after filing.
How Arizona treats Divorce
Arizona allows no-fault divorce based on irretrievable breakdown of the marriage with no waiting period required after filing, though a 60-day period applies from service of the petition before entry of judgment. As a community property state, Arizona presumes all property acquired during marriage is owned equally by both spouses. The state awards spousal maintenance based on statutory guidelines and duration of marriage. Child support follows Arizona's income shares model with specific percentage guidelines.
The general definition of Divorce
The legal dissolution of a marriage, ending the spouses' rights and responsibilities to each other.
Divorce is the legal process by which a married couple ends their marriage. It involves a court officially terminating the marriage and typically requires decisions about property division, spousal support, child custody, and child support. The process can be contested, where the spouses disagree on terms, or uncontested, where they agree on the major issues. Once a divorce is finalized, both parties are free to remarry and are no longer legally responsible for each other.
Read the full Divorce entry →This page is a plain-English reference and is not legal advice. State laws change frequently. For specific situations consult a licensed attorney in Arizona.