What is the waiting period for an uncontested divorce and legal separation?

Full question:

What is the waiting period before an uncontested without children divorce can be finalized? Is there a waiting period for a Legal Separation?

  • Category: Divorce
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  • State: Arizona

Answer:

In Arizona, there is a sixty-day waiting period before an uncontested divorce can be finalized. This period starts from the date the Respondent is served or accepts service of process. The same sixty-day waiting period applies to legal separations as well. If a separation agreement is included in the divorce decree, it becomes enforceable through the court's contempt powers. However, if it's not included, it remains a private contract between the parties. For reference, see Arizona statute 25-329 regarding waiting periods.

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FAQs

In Arizona, an uncontested divorce can be finalized after a minimum waiting period of sixty days. This period begins once the Respondent is served with divorce papers or accepts service. If both parties agree on all terms, the process can be completed quickly after this waiting period.