{"id":1533,"date":"2013-08-06T15:57:30","date_gmt":"2013-08-06T22:57:30","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/arizona-family-law\/?page_id=1533"},"modified":"2024-04-26T11:30:56","modified_gmt":"2024-04-26T18:30:56","slug":"how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-divorce-in-arizona","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.jacksonwhitelaw.com\/arizona-family-law\/blog\/how-long-does-it-take-to-get-a-divorce-in-arizona\/","title":{"rendered":"How Long Does it Take to Get a Divorce in Arizona?"},"content":{"rendered":"

Introduction<\/span><\/h2>\n

The length of time that a divorce takes in Arizona varies from couple to couple. The typical uncontested divorce in Arizona usually takes 90 to 120 days to complete. The shortest amount of time that it can take is 60 days, but some contested divorces can end up taking several years to be finalized.<\/span><\/p>\n

The best way to ensure that your divorce is done quickly and efficiently is to work with an <\/span>experienced divorce attorney<\/span><\/a>. If you and your spouse are thinking about getting a divorce in Arizona, contact our family law team so that we can walk you through the process and help you protect your best interests with a fair result.<\/span><\/p>\n

Is Arizona a No-Fault Divorce State?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Arizona is a no-fault divorce state\u2014this means that a spouse does not need to prove wrongdoing in order to file for divorce. For example, a spouse does not have to commit an offense like adultery or abuse in order for one party to legally file for divorce.<\/span><\/p>\n

Instead, all that\u2019s required for the divorce is for a spouse to establish irreconcilable differences. If one spouse believes that the marriage is broken, then this is enough grounds for divorce, even if the other believes the marriage can be repaired.<\/span><\/p>\n

Most states allow for no-fault divorces, but they often require a waiting period, which can extend as far as two years. However, in Arizona, there is no additional waiting period for no-fault divorces outside of the typical \u201ccooling off period\u201d for divorces in Arizona.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Still, both spouses also have the option to request court-mandated marriage counseling in an attempt to resolve the marriage. If there is a disagreement between the two sides on the best path forward, then a divorce attorney may be a valuable resource to reach out to in the process.<\/span><\/p>\n

The \u201cCooling Off\u201d Period<\/span><\/h2>\n