Uncontested Divorce in Arizona

In the state of Arizona, the divorcing partner who files for divorce is called as the Petitioner while the spouse who responds to the petition is called as a Respondent. If the Petitioner or the Respondent is a resident of this state for minimum 90 days, only then it is possible to file a divorce in this state.

Grounds of divorce in case of Uncontested divorce in Arizona

Covenant marriages, which are marriages that have a higher standard than usual marriages, are recognized in this state. Such covenant marriages can be dissolved on the following grounds.

• Both the divorcing partners are agreeing to the dissolution.
• Habitual use of alcohol and drugs.
• Residing separately for 1 year after legal separation is obtained.
• Commission of domestic violence against a relative, child or spouse.
• Abandonment for a period exceeding 1 year.
• Conviction of a felony carrying death penalty.
• Adultery.

Steps in Uncontested Divorce in Arizona

• The divorce action is filed in the Superior Court.
• The required divorce papers are served to the Respondent.
• Filing Form 800, which is an Application for Default.
• Setting a hearing.
• Waiting for 60 days.
• Remaining present for a court hearing or observing the mail-in process.

Forms related to divorce procedure

If minor children are not involved in the divorce, then the Petitioner has to complete the following forms.

Petition forms

• Petition 105, Page 5.
• Petition 104, Page 4.
• Petition 102, Page 3.
• Petition 101, Page 2.
• Petition 100 a-b, Page 1.

Decree forms

• Decree 204b.
• Decree 204a.
• Decree 202.
• Decree 201.
• Decree 200 a-b.

Other forms

• Notice of Obligations to Creditors, Form 1100.
• Notice of Right to Convert Health Insurance, Form 1000.
• Application for Default, Form 800 a-b.
• Acceptance of Service, Form 500.
• Summons, Form 400 a-b.
• Preliminary Injunction, Form 350 a-b.
• Affidavit regarding minor children, Form 301 a-b.
• Petitioner’s Conciliation Court, Form 300.
• The Cover Sheet, Form 250.
• The Family Law Sensitive Information Sheet, Form 240.

In case of all marriages, all the 3 types of forms listed above are used. However, when children are involved, Form 103 is used as page 4 in the Petition. This form is related to custody arrangements. Amongst the Decree forms, Form 203 is used instead of Decree 204a. Additionally, the following forms are also essential.

• Child Support Order (in Maricopa County), Form 206 a-d.
• Child Support Order (in all counties excluding Maricopa), Form 205 a-d.
• Child Support Information Forms, Form 115 a-c.
• Parents Worksheet for Child Support Amount, Form 110 a-b

The circumstances may evoke the need to fill in the following forms.

• Application to waive or defer filing fees.
• Motion and Order to waive Respondent Compliance with domestic relations Children’s issues classes.
• Request to restore wife’s former name, Form 550.
• Joint Custody Parenting Plan, Form 225 a-b.

Divorce Papers