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You can file for divorce in Arizona when either you or your spouse has been a resident of Arizona for at least 90 days. However, the spouses must have a significant connection with Arizona to allow the court to divide property, divide debts, and issue spousal support and child support orders.

However, the state does require a 60-day waiting period before you and your spouse can finalize your divorce. You must also resolve all outstanding issues, including division of community property, alimony, and child custody or support before the court will finalize your divorce.

This is any marriage in Arizona where the parties did not voluntary opt in to a covenant marriage. In other words, it is a marriage where the parties can seek a divorce for any reason. The fault provisions do not apply. Almost all marriages in Arizona are non-covenant marriages.

The time it takes to get a divorce in Arizona can vary depending on the complexity of the case and the parties ability to agree on key issues. In general, the quickest way to obtain a divorce is through an uncontested process, which typically takes a few months.

What Is a Wife Entitled to in a Divorce in Arizona? Because Arizona is a community property state, both parties are entitled to an equivalent portion of the combined marital assets. Any property accumulated during the marriage will be split evenly regardless of the couple's sex or gender.

How long do you have to be separated before divorce in AZ? No, Arizona does not require spouses to separate before filing for divorce (dissolution of marriage). However, there is a waiting period of at least 60 days before the divorce can be finalized after filing and serving your spouse.