Arizona Legal Separation without Children when Parties DO NOT AGREE to all Terms is a process where a couple can obtain a legal separation without involving their children in the process. This type of legal separation is usually sought when a couple is unable to agree on all the terms of their separation. Types of Arizona Legal Separation without Children when Parties DO NOT AGREE to all Terms include: Uncontested Legal Separation, Contested Legal Separation, and Default Legal Separation. Uncontested Legal Separation is when both parties agree to all the terms of their separation. In this case, a judge will likely approve the agreement without having to hold a hearing. Contested Legal Separation is when the parties cannot agree on all the terms of their separation, and must have a hearing before a judge to resolve the dispute. Default Legal Separation is when one party does not appear in court or fails to respond to the complaint. In this case, the other party can ask the judge to enter a default judgment, which typically includes all the terms of the separation they requested.