A divorce filed in the State of Arizona is a fairly simple process.  We will provide step-by-step instructions, and our support department is always available to help you complete your Arizona divorce filing.

Before you file your divorce in Arizona, you should be aware of some of the laws regarding a divorce that is filed in the State of Arizona:

• You must have resided in the State of Arizona for 90 days before you can file your divorce in the Superior Court.
  
• A person in the military stationed in Arizona must reside in Arizona for 90 days before filing, but has the option to file in their home state of record.
• Most divorces are filed as a "no-fault" divorce (irretrievable breakdown of the marriage), but you can also file on the grounds of Adultery, abandonment, physical or sexual abuse, among others.  See a full list at ARS Title 25 - Chapters: 312, 901, 903.
  
• Arizona is a "community property" State, and property and debts are distribution pursuant to these laws.  This means property and debts acquired during the term of the marriage.
• Alimony is dermined by the Judge's descretion, taking into affect the length of marriage, age of spouses, earning capacities, amoung other factors.
  

Arizona Child Custody, visitation and support.

Most couples are in agreement with the custody of their children.  This is usually the best for your child(ren), as the parents have the knowledge to know what is best for the child(ren).  If the court's get involved to make decisions, the court's in Arizona consider factors such as the physical, emotional, religious and social needs of the child.

Arizona Courts looks to the wishes of the parents, the relationship the child has with the parents, whether each parent will allow frequent and meaningful contact with the other parent, and many other factors when determining custody. 

In our questionnaire, we will ask you questions about the custody of your children, including who will be the primary custodial parent, visitation and support.  This allows to to properly prepare the custody provisions of the divorce forms that will be filed with the court.

In a small number of cases, one parent will need special provisions, such as supervised visitation, or provisions for out-of-state travel.  We will include all these necessary provisions.

Child support in Arizona can be an agreed upon amount or it can be pursuant to the Arizona child support guidelines.  The Arizona child support guidlines takes into consideration the income of both parents, the parenting time, and determines the amount of support to be paid by the non-custodial parent.

Division of marital property and debts.

Arizona is considered a "community property" state.  This means that the property and debts acquired during the marriage will be split equitably by the Superior Court unless the parties can come to an agreement.

Many customers have been separated and have already split their property, and made decisions on how the debts of the marriage will be paid. 

Although most customer have already divided property, and don't require the divorce forms to include any division of property or debts, we can get as detailed as necessary.  We handle the division of multiple homes and/or investment properties if needed. 

When the parties can't agree on the division of property, the courts in Arizona will follow equitable distribution laws.