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Before the court can award any maintenance, the requesting party must demonstrate a need for support and the other's ability to pay. The court will determine a "need" for support if the requesting spouse: lacks sufficient property, even after property distribution in the divorce, to provide for that spouse's needs.

Arizona recognizes what's called communal property. All assets acquired by either spouse during the marriage will be split equally between the couple, with some exceptions.

Arizona divorce forms are all available online and free to use. The Arizona Judicial Branch provides the required forms and instructions for a divorce with minor children or without minor children. These forms may be accepted by courts statewide, although some courts may have their own preferred forms.

While there are a number of states that won't award alimony in cases where the length of marriage is too short (e.g., less than a year), Arizona does not impose a minimum time period for spousal maintenance.

Generally, each party is responsible for compensating their own attorney unless the court orders one spouse to cover some or all of the other spouse's legal fees and costs during a divorce.

To request temporary spousal maintenance in Arizona, you must file a petition through your local family court and provide sufficient evidence regarding why you require financial assistance. Most temporary spousal support orders are valid until the divorce becomes finalized unless the court decides to extend the order.