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Divorce in Arizona: forms, cost, and how to file

A plain-English overview of getting an uncontested divorce in Arizona — the residency rule, the no-fault ground, the filing fee, and the official forms — from LawCat, a free service built by attorneys.

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Arizona divorce at a glance

No-fault ground
Marriage irretrievably broken (covenant marriages have separate stricter grounds); 60-day waiting period after service before decree may enter. Residency: 90 days domicile in Arizona.
Filing fee
~$280-365 by county (Maricopa petition ~$349, response ~$279); statewide fee deferral/waiver application available.
Child support
Income shares (AZ Child Support Guidelines); Child Support Worksheet included in family packets plus an official online guidelines calculator on azcourts.gov.
E-filing (self-represented)
AZTurboCourt (guided interview + e-file, fee-based) and eFileAZ; family-law e-filing available for initiating and subsequent filings in Maricopa, service in Maricopa/Pima, subsequent-only in some…
County differences
HIGH - the biggest counties (Maricopa ~60% of state population, Pima) effectively require their own packets; county packet substitution is the norm rather than the exception.
Official statewide forms
PARTIAL - the AOC Self-Service Center (azcourts.gov/selfservicecenter) publishes statewide dissolution packets (with/without children, covenant vs non-covenant marriage), BUT superior courts may require county-specific…

Official source: Arizona court forms & self-help. Always confirm current forms and fees with the court before filing.

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LawCat already prepares complete divorce packets free in New York, Massachusetts, and New Jersey, and is expanding to Arizona. In the meantime, the official Arizona court forms are linked below.

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Why LawCat is free

Most “online divorce” sites charge $137–$499 for the same public court forms, and some add monthly fees. LawCat gives document preparation away because it is built by a law firm that helps people who later decide they want an attorney. You keep the free documents either way.

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Arizona divorce FAQ

Do I need a lawyer to get divorced in Arizona?

No. Arizona allows you to file for divorce yourself (pro se). LawCat prepares your Arizona divorce documents free, and you pay only the court’s filing fee. You can hire an attorney at any point if your case becomes complicated.

How long do I have to live in Arizona to file for divorce?

Check Arizona’s residency requirement with the official court source before filing.

How much does it cost to file for divorce in Arizona?

~$280-365 by county (Maricopa petition ~$349, response ~$279); statewide fee deferral/waiver application available. With LawCat your documents are free, so the filing fee is typically your only unavoidable cost — and it can often be waived if you can’t afford it.

This page is general information about Arizona’s court process, not legal advice for your situation, and LawCat is not a law firm. Forms and fees change — verify with the official court source above. Reviewed 2026.