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Residency Requirement
In order to file for divorce in the state of
Arizona, the filing spouse must have lived in the state for
at least 90 days. A longer waiting period will be required
if custody of children is at issue. A divorce will only be
granted 60-days after the responding spouse has been served.
Grounds for Divorce
An irretrievable breakdown of the marriage is the only grounds
for the dissolution of a marriage in the state of Arizona.
Child Custody
The court will determine custody based solely on the best
interests of the child. Either individual or joint custody
may be awarded, as long as the child’s best interests
are preserved. The court may issue an order for joint custody
of a child if both parents are in agreement and submit a written
parenting plan.
When determining custody, the court may take the desires of
the parents and the child(ren) into consideration, as well
as the who the primary care giver of the child has been. Other
factors which the court considers include the mental and physical
health of either party; whether or not a parent has a drug
offense or any sort of criminal conviction on his or her record;
and which parent would be more likely to allow the child frequent
and meaningful contact with the other parent, to ensure that
both parents are involved in raising the child.
Child support
Unless special circumstances exist, Arizona’s specific
child support guidelines apply in virtually every case. Both
parties gross income and other child related expenses are taken
into consideration in the child support calculation. In some
cases, child support may be extended through the child’s
secondary education.
Mediation
Arizona courts strongly encourage mediation and conciliation
counseling. Mediation may commence with a court order, by agreement
of the parties, or by law, in the case of a covenant marriage.
Filing Fees
Court filing fees are in addition to the cost of using this
site. This cost may vary by county. Please check with your
local courthouse to determine the exact amount.
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