Waiting for your divorce case to finalize can test anyone\u2019s patience. Even if your divorce is amicable (which they\u2019re often not), you\u2019re probably anxious to close this chapter of your life and start a new one. All you need is the final divorce decree<\/a>, and you\u2019re free to move on.<\/p>\n The good news is that divorce cases<\/a> can be relatively quick in Arizona. Including the mandatory 60-day waiting period<\/a>, the average uncontested divorce case takes about 3-4 months.\u00a0<\/span>Contested divorce cases will require more time to finalize in Arizona. The average contested divorce case takes 6-12 months, but it can take even longer in complex situations.<\/p>\n There are four ways to check the status of your divorce case in Arizona:<\/p>\n The easiest way to check the status of your divorce case is to call your attorney\u2019s office. If your attorney hasn\u2019t received notice that the divorce is finalized, his or her secretary can call the county clerk to check the status on your behalf.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n Of course, you can always skip the middleman and call the clerk yourself. Call the county family court, ask for the clerk\u2019s office, then make your request. Be prepared to provide identifying information, including your name, date of birth, and social security number.<\/p>\n If you\u2019re finding yourself on hold for too long, hang up the phone and visit the courthouse in person. Find the clerk\u2019s office for the county family court, make your request at the counter, and be prepared to provide proof of identification.<\/p>\n Note that there isn\u2019t a fee to check your divorce status, but there will be a fee if you discover your divorce is finalized and request a copy of the divorce decree.<\/p>\n Checking your case status by phone or in person is free, but some busy people don\u2019t have time for that. If you\u2019re in a hurry and don\u2019t mind paying a nominal fee, you can go online and use a third-party service like arizona.staterecords.org<\/a> or VitalChek.com<\/a>.<\/p>\n Note that checking your divorce status online through a third-party service only works to the extent that it\u2019ll show you when your divorce decree is finalized. Divorce decrees are public records, so you\u2019ll know your divorce is finalized when the decree appears in a search by one of these online services.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n If you perform a search and don\u2019t find a divorce decree online, it means your divorce has not yet been finalized. To know the actual stage of the divorce case and what (if any) action is required to keep things moving, you\u2019ll need to call the court clerk\u2019s office.<\/p>\n The best way to ensure a timely divorce case is to work with an attorney. An experienced family law attorney can file the necessary paperwork and deliver the required notices quickly and efficiently and keep the case moving through the process so you don\u2019t waste any time.<\/p>\n The true value of having an attorney comes into play when negotiations are required, especially in divorce cases involving minor children, child support, alimony, and dividing an estate with significant assets and liabilities. Even if your divorce is uncontested, you\u2019ll still need to reach an agreement on these critical topics before the judge signs the divorce decree.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n A. Yes. A divorce decree is a public record, meaning it\u2019s available to view and download online through third-party records service providers like arizona.staterecords.org or VitalChek.com.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n A. The best way to track your divorce case is through your attorney. He or she should provide you with regular updates on the case\u2019s progress.\u00a0<\/span>You\u2019ll also receive important notifications pertaining to your divorce case in the mail. If you know everything is in order and you\u2019re simply waiting for the case to be finalized, you can just wait to receive a copy of the divorce decree by mail. If you require detailed information on your divorce case status and you\u2019re unable to reach your attorney, you can call the clerk\u2019s office to check the status. You can also visit the clerk\u2019s office in person.<\/p>\n A. You can only see if your divorce is finalized online by searching for the divorce decree through a third-party records service. If your divorce decree shows up in the search, that means your divorce is finalized. If it doesn\u2019t, you\u2019ll need to call your attorney or the county clerk\u2019s office for more information.<\/p>\n A. The best way to obtain divorce records is in person. Visit the family court in the county where the divorce case was finalized, head to the clerk\u2019s office, and request a copy of the records. There will be a small fee to print the documents.<\/p>\n If visiting the county court in person isn\u2019t feasible (e.g., you\u2019re in a different state), you can use a third-party records service like arizona.staterecords.org or VitalChek.com. These online service providers are more convenient by allowing you to view and print records at home, but they typically cost a little more than the court fee required to obtain the documents in person.<\/p>\n A. Yes. Public court records include divorce decrees, marriage certificates, birth certificates, and death certificates.<\/p>\nHow to Check Your Divorce Status in Arizona<\/h2>\n
Call Your Attorney<\/h3>\n
Call the County Court Clerk\u2019s Office<\/h3>\n
Visit the County Court in Person<\/h3>\n
Use a Third-Party Service Online<\/h3>\n
How Working with an Attorney Can Help<\/h2>\n
FAQs About Checking Your Divorce Status in Arizona<\/h2>\n
Q: Can I find divorce records online?<\/h3>\n
Q: How can I track my divorce case?<\/h3>\n
Q: Can I check the status of my divorce online?<\/h3>\n
Q: How do I find divorce records?<\/h3>\n
Q: Are divorce and marriage records public?<\/h3>\n
What to Do If You Need Help with a Divorce in Arizona<\/h2>\n