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Divorce Residency Requirements in Arizona

In Arizona, one spouse must have been domiciled in the state (or stationed there in the military) for 90 days before filing, and the no-fault ground is that the marriage is irretrievably broken.

Last checked . General information, not legal advice.

Arizona at a glance

State residency
90 days
Domicile or military presence must be maintained for 90 days before filing.
County residency
No county period in the residency statute
No-fault ground
Marriage is irretrievably broken
Covenant marriages require one of the grounds in A.R.S. 25-903.

Sources

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The rules in Arizona

How long must you live in Arizona before filing for divorce?

State residency in Arizona: 90 days. Domicile or military presence must be maintained for 90 days before filing.

Is there a county residency requirement for divorce in Arizona?

County residency in Arizona: No county period in the residency statute.

What is the no-fault ground for divorce in Arizona?

No-fault ground in Arizona: Marriage is irretrievably broken. Covenant marriages require one of the grounds in A.R.S. 25-903.

Where do the Arizona divorce residency requirements come from?

The rules above come from A.R.S. 25-312 and A.R.S. 25-903. Each source is linked on this page. We last checked them in October 2026.

What this means in practice

Residency is about where a spouse actually lives and intends to stay, not just a mailing address. Courts may look at a driver's license, voter registration, a lease or deed, tax filings and employment records. Keeping copies of these documents can help if residency is questioned.

Meeting the residency requirement is separate from any waiting period after filing. Some states also require a period of separation before a no-fault divorce, or a cooling-off period before the final decree. Checking all of these timelines together gives a more realistic picture of when a divorce can be finalized.

Military members and their spouses often have special residency rules based on where they are stationed. If the spouses live in different states, more than one court may be able to hear the divorce, and the choice can affect issues like property division and support. A local family law attorney can confirm where to file.

General information, not legal advice. Laws change, and cities can add their own rules, so check the current statute before you rely on it.