How long must I have lived in Arizona prior to filing for divorce in an Arizona court?
At least one of the parties to the action for divorce must have resided in the State of Arizona for at least ninety (90) days prior the filing of the action. Back to Top Q: Can I get a divorce if I do not know where my spouse is? A: Yes, but only if you have made a very good effort to locate the other party, if you are willing to testify in court under oath that a good effort has been made, and if the court will allow you to proceed with service of process by way of publication, typically in a local newspaper. Back to Top Q: What is an uncontested divorce? A: A divorce in which there are no disputes or disagreements between the parties as to legal issues. Back to Top Q: What is a temporary order and how can they be obtained? A: Sometimes lawsuits take months or years before a hearing is made with the court. Some matters, such as custody of children, division of assets (house, car, bank accounts) simply cannot wait that long.
