Arizona Residency Requirement

Under Arizona divorce laws, at least one of the spouses must be a resident of the state for at least 90 days before filing for divorce. The divorce petition must be filed in the county where the petitioner lives.

To be considered a resident of the state, you might need to meet certain state requirements. Speak with a local Arizona divorce lawyer to make sure you meet the residency requirement when filing for divorce.

An Arizona divorce attorney can also go over the Arizona divorce waiting periods you may be required to recognize when filing divorce and the Arizona grounds for divorce you may have to file the divorce petition under.

Speak with a local Arizona divorce lawyer today who can review your case by calling 877-349-1310 or filling out an Arizona divorce case review. Make sure you meet all the Arizona divorce requirements so your divorce won't have to take any longer than necessary.

The above synopsis of Arizona divorce laws is by no means all-inclusive and has been adapted from applicable state laws. These laws may have changed since our last update and there may be additional laws that apply in your situation. For the latest information on these divorce laws, please contact a local Arizona divorce attorney in your area.

Arizona divorce laws were last updated May 2009.

Note: Keep in mind that all divorce laws are complex. If you need legal divorce advice or want to fully understand how these laws affect you, please speak with a local divorce attorney.