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The state of Arizona is what is called a "no fault" divorce state, meaning an individual is not required to show cause when getting a divorce. (With the exception of something called a "covenant marriage," which this article will not cover.) In Arizona, one party from the marriage only has to allege that their marriage is irretrievably broken without prospects of repair. This is the threshold that needs to be shown in the initial Petition for Dissolution. The other party can contend that the marriage is not irretrievably broken and file a responsive pleading to deny this allegation. When this occurs, the case is then moved to the Conciliation Court, and here the couple must attend at least one counseling session about their marriage (sometimes more if both individuals agree to it). However, if the counseling effort proves insufficient and one individual still wishes to pursue the divorce, then the case is routed back to the Superior Court to continue.
The divorce begins in Superior Court by filing several documents, including the initial Petition for Dissolution. These are also served to the spouse.
Service of process is usually accomplished in one of four ways:
1) Certified Process Server;
2) Acceptance by the individual of Service of Process;
3) Certified Mail (using restricted delivery);
4) Publication
The state of Arizona is the first in the U.S. to license paralegals. The most frequently used method of process serving in an uncontested divorce is done by having the respondent sign the Acceptance of Service Process. A licensed paralegal (certified legal document preparer) can prepare this and many other documents in uncontested divorces. For paralegals to get their licenses, they must have obtained a high level of education and also have practical experience. They are then tested by the Supreme Court of Arizona. If they pass, as well as show a high level of character and fitness, then their license may be issued. When it comes to uncontested divorces in Arizona, a competent, licensed paralegal will be able to handle all your needs.
Contested divorces usually require the use of a certified process server in order to achieve service of process. In any event service of process must be completed within 120 days of the Petition for Dissolution is filed. Contested divorces usually also require the services of an attorney. Representing yourself without an understanding of the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure can be a daunting task.
After process has been served, the case's course depends on whether it is uncontested or contested. If the case is contested, then it will need to go through the discovery process. Here, the individuals can obtain the necessary personal and financial information from the other party in the divorce. Attorneys will utilize a range of procedures and legal tools in discovery: requests for admissions, interrogatories, depositions and subpoenas. After this process, the Motion for Trial is then filed. The Court issues a scheduling minute entry to set the trial date, a date for settlement conference, and deadlines for filing the pre-trial statements. At any time, this entire process can be cut short if the couple comes to a settlement. If that occurs, then the couple will sign a Consent Decree and the divorce case is finished.
The process is much simpler for an uncontested case. After service of process is complete all there is to do is file an Application for Default 21 days later and wait out the statutorily mandated 61-day waiting period and file a Decree of Dissolution. Your paralegal will keep track of the timelines and deadlines and guide you through the process.
It appears as though Arizona has done its citizens a great service by licensing paralegals. Given that paralegal fees are drastically lower than attorney fees, paralegals offer a great alternative to attorneys especially for uncontested divorces.