What is a no-fault divorce?

A no-fault divorce is a type of divorce available in Arizona that does not require one spouse to be at fault or at blame for the end of the marriage. When a couple initiates a no-fault divorce, they do not have to prove that one partner wronged the other or was at fault for the dissolution of the marriage. Instead, the couple typically agrees that the marriage has reached an irretrievable breakdown. In Arizona, a couple can file for a no-fault divorce as long as they have been married for at least 60 days and they are both Arizona residents. When filing for a no-fault divorce, both the husband and the wife must agree that the marriage has been broken or irretrievably damaged. The parties can typically resolve marital issues like division of property and spousal support without going to court. Unlike a fault divorce, a no-fault divorce does not require a spouse to prove the other has done something wrong to cause the breakdown in the marriage. This allows couples to end their marriage in a less confrontational way and move on with their lives without the stress of a long and drawn-out court battle.

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