No-Fault Divorce in Arizona
State-specific overview · Family Law
Arizona grants no-fault divorce based on irretrievable breakdown with a 60-day waiting period from filing.
How Arizona treats No-Fault Divorce
Either spouse can file for divorce citing irretrievable breakdown without proving wrongdoing. Arizona imposes a mandatory 60-day waiting period before the divorce becomes final, during which reconciliation is encouraged. The court may require a parenting class if children are involved. This waiting period applies to all divorces, regardless of grounds.
The general definition of No-Fault Divorce
A divorce granted without requiring either spouse to prove wrongdoing by the other.
A no-fault divorce is a divorce where neither spouse has to prove that the other did something wrong, like infidelity or abuse. Instead, one or both spouses simply state that the marriage is irretrievably broken or that they have irreconcilable differences. This is the most common type of divorce in the United States today. No-fault divorces are generally faster and less contentious than fault-based divorces because they don't require gathering evidence of misconduct.
Read the full No-Fault 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.