The Arizona Court requires sixty (60) days, referred to as a “cooling off” period, from the date of service before a divorce can be finalized....
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What legal services does Affordable Arizona Divorce provide?
If you would like help completing and submitting Family Court documents, you can save time and money by utilizing Affordable Arizona Divorce’s legal document preparation...
What is the difference between a paralegal and a certified legal document preparer?
A paralegal prepares legal documents under the supervision of an attorney. A certified legal document preparer is not an attorney, nor are they supervised by...
What is a Notary Public?
A notary or notary public is a public officer who has the authority to act as an official witness when legal documents are signed. According to the Arizona...
What is a No-Fault Divorce?
Is there such a thing as a no-fault divorce? Many people call us and ask us for a “no fault divorce.” However, Arizona is what’s...
What is a legal document preparer?
Legal Document Preparers are certified by the State of Arizona to have the necessary legal knowledge, experience and ethics to assist individuals with completion and...
What is a Decree of Dissolution of Marriage?
Whether you proceed via consent, default or your divorce is contested, your divorce will be finalized with a document called a Decree of Dissolution of...
What is a contested Arizona divorce?
If, despite negotiations and attempts to mediate your disagreements, you and your spouse are unable to reach agreements regarding each and every aspect of your...
What if my spouse will not agree to the divorce?
In Arizona, the requirement for the Court to grant a divorce is that one spouse affirms the marriage is irretrievably broken. If either you or your...
What does Pro Per and Pro Se mean?
Pro Per and Pro Se are used interchangeably. They are both short for “propria persona,” which is Latin for “for oneself.” The terms Pro Per...
Process Service: How do I serve someone?
The Court requires that once you file your Petition for divorce with the Court, you must then have your spouse served. You can accomplish process...
Do I have to take a parenting class?
Yes, if the parties have a minor child or children together, each parent must attend a mandatory Parent Information Program class to learn about the...
