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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-121 - Marriage license; application; affidavit

25-121.
Marriage license;  application;  affidavit
A. Persons shall not be joined in marriage in this state until a license has been obtained for that purpose from the clerk of the superior court in any county of this state. This subsection does not apply to the conversion of an existing marriage that is valid in this state to a covenant marriage pursuant to section 25-902.
B. Persons who wish to marry shall apply to the clerk of the superior court for a license and shall complete and sign under oath an affidavit provided by the clerk that states each applicant's name,  age and residential address. The affidavit shall include a statement by the applicants that they understand that information on sexually transmitted diseases is available from the county health department on request and that these diseases may be transmitted to their unborn children. The applicants shall provide their social security numbers to the clerk separately from the affidavit. The affidavit shall be filed by the clerk who shall then issue to the applicants a license directed to the persons authorized by law to solemnize marriage and shall collect the fee prescribed by section 12-284. The license is sufficient authority for any authorized person to solemnize the marriage. The marriage license shall state that the marriage license expires one year from the date of issuance of the license.
C. Except for release to the department of economic security for the purpose of child support enforcement,  the social security number provided to the clerk of the superior court pursuant to subsection B of this section for an applicant's marriage license shall not be released to any person or entity unless the applicant requests in writing that the information be released. The provisions of this subsection shall appear in each application for a marriage license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-123 - Recording licenses; endorsement of solemnization; recording return; lost licenses

25-123.
Recording licenses;  endorsement of solemnization;  recording return;  lost licenses
A. The clerk of the superior court shall maintain a record of all marriage licenses issued.
B. The person solemnizing the rites of matrimony shall endorse the act of solemnization on the license and shall return the license to the clerk within thirty days after the solemnization. The returned marriage license shall be recorded by the clerk.
C. If a marriage license is lost before the endorsement of solemnization,  the persons who wish to marry shall reapply to the clerk for a marriage license pursuant to section 25-121 and pay a fee pursuant to section 12-284.
D. If the license that bears the endorsement of solemnization is lost,  the clerk shall issue a replacement license that must be signed by the person who solemnized the marriage,  the persons married and two of the witnesses to the marriage ceremony. The signed replacement license shall be returned to the clerk who shall record the license. If the persons married are unable to obtain all of the required signatures,  either of them or their representative may apply to the superior court for an order to authorize the issuance of a duplicate endorsed marriage license. The application shall be by a sworn statement that describes the circumstances of the marriage ceremony and that contains the notarized signatures of the applicant and,  if possible,  both persons married,  the person who solemnized the marriage and at least two witnesses to the marriage ceremony. If the application is submitted by a representative,  the court shall determine if the representative is an appropriate requesting party. Pursuant to a court order,  the clerk shall issue and record a duplicate endorsed marriage license. The court shall not charge a fee for the application or for issuing or recording the duplicate endorsed marriage license.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-124 - Persons authorized to perform marriage ceremony; definition

25-124.
Persons authorized to perform marriage ceremony;  definition
A. The following are authorized to solemnize marriages between persons who are authorized to marry:
1. Duly licensed or ordained clergymen.
2. Judges of courts of record.
3. Municipal court judges.
4. Justices of the peace.
5. Justices of the United States supreme court.
6. Judges of courts of appeals,  district courts and courts that are created by an act of Congress if the judges are entitled to hold office during good behavior.
7. Bankruptcy court and tax court judges.
8. United States magistrate judges.
9. Judges of the Arizona court of military appeals.
B. For the purposes of this section,  " licensed or ordained clergymen"  includes ministers,  elders or other persons who by the customs,  rules and regulations of a religious society or sect are authorized or permitted to solemnize marriages or to officiate at marriage ceremonies.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-125 - Marriage ceremony; official; witnesses; marriage license; covenant marriages

25-125.
Marriage ceremony;  official;  witnesses;  marriage license;  covenant marriages
A. A valid marriage is contracted by a male person and a female person with a proper marriage license who participate in a ceremony conducted by and in the presence of a person who is authorized to solemnize marriages and at which at least two witnesses who are at least eighteen years of age participate.
B. A marriage license shall be signed by both persons married,  two of the witnesses to the marriage ceremony and the person who solemnized the marriage,  who shall return the signed marriage license to the clerk of the superior court for recording.
C. This section does not apply to the conversion of an existing marriage that is valid in this state to a covenant marriage that complies with the requirements of section 25-902.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-126 - Application to justice of the peace for marriage and covenant marriage licenses; issuance; violation; classification

25-126.
Application to justice of the peace for marriage and covenant marriage licenses;  issuance;  violation;  classification
A. A justice of the peace whose office is located five miles or more from the county seat of the county in which the office is located may be designated by the clerk of the superior court to receive applications for and issue marriage licenses in that county,  including covenant marriage licenses,  and to process the conversion of existing marriages to covenant marriages pursuant to section 25-902. The applications for a marriage license shall be made on forms conforming to section 25-121,  which shall be provided by the clerk of the superior court.
B. If requested by the justice of the peace designated pursuant to subsection A of this section,  the clerk of the superior court shall issue in blank licenses as requested and charge them against the justice of the peace. A justice of the peace who has possession of marriage license forms as provided in this section shall account for these forms as required by the clerk of the superior court.
C. The justice of the peace designated pursuant to subsection A of this section shall report to the clerk the issuance of each license and shall transmit the fee prescribed by section 12-284 at the same time. Intentional failure to transmit the report and fee or the use of the authority granted by this section by the justice of the peace for personal gain is a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-127 - Issuance of marriage license by a city or town; transfer of fees; handling fee

25-127.
Issuance of marriage license by a city or town;  transfer of fees;  handling fee
A. If a city or town is more than four miles from the county seat,  the clerk of the superior court may allow the clerk of the city or town or the city or town court clerk to issue marriage licenses,  including covenant marriage licenses,  and to process the conversion of existing marriages to covenant marriages pursuant to section 25-902. The clerk of the superior court may take this action only at the request of the local clerk.
B. The local clerk shall only use marriage license application forms and licenses provided by the clerk of the superior court. The clerk of the superior court shall provide the local clerk with these documents on request.
C. The local clerk shall account for all forms and blank licenses in the local clerk's possession as required by the clerk of the superior court.
D. The local clerk shall collect the fee prescribed under section 12-284 and transmit it to the clerk of the superior court. The local clerk may retain one dollar fifty cents from the fee prescribed under section 12-284.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-128 - Unlawful acts of person authorized to solemnize marriages; classification

25-128.
Unlawful acts of person authorized to solemnize marriages;  classification
A. It is unlawful for any person who is authorized to solemnize marriages to:
1. Knowingly participate in or by his presence sanction the marriage of a person under the age of eighteen years who obtained a marriage license without consent in writing of the parent or guardian lawfully entitled to give consent.
2. Solemnize a marriage without first being presented with a marriage license as required by the laws of this state.
3. Fail to file the marriage license with the act of solemnization endorsed on the marriage license within thirty days of the ceremony.
4. Knowingly make a false return of a marriage or pretended marriage to the clerk of the superior court.
B. A violation of this section is a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-129 - Unlawful acts of person authorized to issue marriage license or make marriage records; classification

25-129.
Unlawful acts of person authorized to issue marriage license or make marriage records;  classification
A. It is unlawful for a clerk of the superior court to knowingly issue a marriage license to a person under the age of eighteen years without the consent in writing of the parent or guardian lawfully entitled to give consent.
B. It is unlawful for any person to knowingly make a false record of a marriage return.
C. A violation of this section is a class 2 misdemeanor.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-130 - Abstract of marriage in lieu of reproducing marriage license

25-130.
Abstract of marriage in lieu of reproducing marriage license
The clerk of the superior court may produce an abstract of marriage in lieu of a reproduction of the recorded marriage license. An abstract of marriage shall include the legal name of the bride prior to the marriage,  the name of the groom,  the date of the marriage and the date on which the marriage license was recorded.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-201 - Definitions

25-201.
Definitions
In this article,  unless the context otherwise requires:
1. " Premarital agreement"  means an agreement between prospective spouses that is made in contemplation of marriage and that is effective on marriage.
2. " Property"  means an interest,  present or future,  legal or equitable,  vested or contingent,  in real or personal property,  including income and earnings.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-202 - Enforcement of premarital agreements; exception

25-202.
Enforcement of premarital agreements;  exception
A. A premarital agreement must be in writing and signed by both parties. The agreement is enforceable without consideration.
B. The agreement becomes effective on marriage of the parties.
C. The agreement is not enforceable if the person against whom enforcement is sought proves either of the following:
1. The person did not execute the agreement voluntarily.
2. The agreement was unconscionable when it was executed and before execution of the agreement that person:
(a) Was not provided a fair and reasonable disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party.
(b) Did not voluntarily and expressly waive,  in writing,  any right to disclosure of the property or financial obligations of the other party beyond the disclosure provided.
(c) Did not have,  or reasonably could not have had,  an adequate knowledge of the property or financial obligations of the other party.
D. If a provision of a premarital agreement modifies or eliminates spousal support and that modification or elimination causes one party to the agreement to be eligible for support under a program of public assistance at the time of separation or marital dissolution,  a court,  notwithstanding the terms of the agreement,  may require the other party to provide support to the extent necessary to avoid that eligibility.
E. An issue of unconscionability of a premarital agreement shall be decided by the court as a matter of law.
F. If a marriage is determined to be void,  an agreement that would otherwise have been a premarital agreement is enforceable only to the extent necessary to avoid an inequitable result.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-203 - Scope of agreement

25-203.
Scope of agreement
A. Parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to:
1. The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located.
2. The right to buy,  sell,  use,  transfer,  exchange,  abandon,  lease,  consume,  expend,  assign or create a security interest in,  mortgage,  encumber,  dispose of or otherwise manage and control property.
3. The disposition of property on separation,  marital dissolution,  death or the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any other event.
4. The modification or elimination of spousal support.
5. The making of a will,  trust or other arrangement to carry out the provisions of the agreement.
6. The ownership rights in and disposition of the death benefit from a life insurance policy.
7. The choice of law governing the construction of the agreement.
8. Any other matter,  including their personal rights and obligations,  not in violation of public policy or a statute imposing a criminal penalty.
B. The right of a child to support may not be adversely affected by a premarital agreement.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-205 - Limitation of actions

25-205.
Limitation of actions
A statute of limitations applicable to an action asserting a claim for relief under a premarital agreement is tolled during the marriage of the parties to the agreement. However,  equitable defenses limiting the time for enforcement,  including laches and estoppel,  are available to either party.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-211 - Property acquired during marriage as community property; exceptions; effect of service of a petition

25-211.
Property acquired during marriage as community property;  exceptions;  effect of service of a petition
A. All property acquired by either husband or wife during the marriage is the community property of the husband and wife except for property that is:
1. Acquired by gift,  devise or descent.
2. Acquired after service of a petition for dissolution of marriage,  legal separation or annulment if the petition results in a decree of dissolution of marriage,  legal separation or annulment.
B. Notwithstanding subsection A,  paragraph 2,  service of a petition for dissolution of marriage,  legal separation or annulment does not:
1. Alter the status of preexisting community property.
2. Change the status of community property used to acquire new property or the status of that new property as community property.
3. Alter the duties and rights of either spouse with respect to the management of community property except as prescribed pursuant to section 25-315,  subsection A,  paragraph 1,  subdivision (a).
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-213 - Separate property

25-213.
Separate property
A. A spouse's real and personal property that is owned by that spouse before marriage and that is acquired by that spouse during the marriage by gift,  devise or descent,  and the increase,  rents,  issues and profits of that property,  is the separate property of that spouse.
B. Property that is acquired by a spouse after service of a petition for dissolution of marriage,  legal separation or annulment is also the separate property of that spouse if the petition results in a decree of dissolution of marriage,  legal separation or annulment.
C. Notwithstanding subsection B of this section and section 25-214,  subsection C,  a mortgage or deed of trust executed by a spouse who acquires the real property encumbered by that mortgage or deed of trust after service of a petition for dissolution of marriage,  legal separation or annulment shall be enforceable against the real property if the petition does not result in a decree of dissolution of marriage,  legal separation or annulment.
D. A contribution to an irrevocable trust that has or will have as its principal asset life insurance on the person making the contribution is a contribution of the insured's separate property if the spouse of the insured is the primary beneficiary of the trust.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-214 - Management and control

25-214.
Management and control
A. Each spouse has the sole management,  control and disposition rights of each spouse's separate property.
B. The spouses have equal management,  control and disposition rights over their community property and have equal power to bind the community.
C. Either spouse separately may acquire,  manage,  control or dispose of community property or bind the community,  except that joinder of both spouses is required in any of the following cases:
1. Any transaction for the acquisition,  disposition or encumbrance of an interest in real property other than an unpatented mining claim or a lease of less than one year.
2. Any transaction of guaranty,  indemnity or suretyship.
3. To bind the community,  irrespective of any person's intent with respect to that binder,  after service of a petition for dissolution of marriage,  legal separation or annulment if the petition results in a decree of dissolution of marriage,  legal separation or annulment.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-215 - Liability of community property and separate property for community and separate debts

25-215.
Liability of community property and separate property for community and separate debts
A. The separate property of a spouse shall not be liable for the separate debts or obligations of the other spouse,  absent agreement of the property owner to the contrary.
B. The community property is liable for the premarital separate debts or other liabilities of a spouse,  incurred after September 1,  1973 but only to the extent of the value of that spouse's contribution to the community property which would have been such spouse's separate property if single.
C. The community property is liable for a spouse's debts incurred outside of this state during the marriage which would have been community debts if incurred in this state.
D. Except as prohibited in section 25-214,  either spouse may contract debts and otherwise act for the benefit of the community. In an action on such a debt or obligation the spouses shall be sued jointly and the debt or obligation shall be satisfied: first,  from the community property,  and second,  from the separate property of the spouse contracting the debt or obligation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-218 - Surrogate parentage contracts; prohibition; custody; definition

25-218.
Surrogate parentage contracts;  prohibition;  custody;  definition
A. No person may enter into,  induce,  arrange,  procure or otherwise assist in the formation of a surrogate parentage contract.
B. A surrogate is the legal mother of a child born as a result of a surrogate parentage contract and is entitled to custody of that child.
C. If the mother of a child born as a result of a surrogate contract is married,  her husband is presumed to be the legal father of the child. This presumption is rebuttable.
D. For the purposes of this section,  " surrogate parentage contract"  means a contract,  agreement or arrangement in which a woman agrees to the implantation of an embryo not related to that woman or agrees to conceive a child through natural or artificial insemination and to voluntarily relinquish her parental rights to the child.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-302 - Procedure and law

25-302.
Procedure and law
A. The jurisdictional requirements and procedure for obtaining an annulment shall be the same as if the matter were one for dissolution of marriage.
B. If grounds for annulment exist,  the court to the extent that it has jurisdiction to do so,  shall divide the property of the parties and shall establish the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to any common or adopted children in accordance with the provisions of section 25-320 and chapter 4,  article 1 of this title.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-311 - Jurisdiction; filing of petition

25-311.
Jurisdiction;  filing of petition
A. The superior court is vested with original jurisdiction to hear and decide all matters arising pursuant to this chapter and pursuant to chapter 4,  article 1 of this title.
B. A proceeding for dissolution of marriage,  annulment or legal separation shall be filed in accordance with the Arizona rules of family law procedure.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-312 - Dissolution of marriage; findings necessary

25-312.
Dissolution of marriage;  findings necessary
A. The court shall enter a decree of dissolution of marriage if it finds each of the following:
1. That one of the parties,  at the time the action was commenced,  was domiciled in this state or was stationed in this state while a member of the armed services and that in either case the domicile or military presence has been maintained for ninety days before filing the petition for dissolution of marriage.
2. The conciliation provisions of section 25-381.09 and the provisions of article 5 of this chapter either do not apply or have been met.
3. The marriage is irretrievably broken.
4. If the marriage is a covenant marriage,  any of the grounds prescribed in section 25-903.
B. If both of the parties by petition or otherwise state under oath or affirmation that the marriage is irretrievably broken or if one of the parties so states and the other does not deny it,  the court shall make a finding as to whether the marriage is irretrievably broken.
C. If one of the parties denies under oath or affirmation that the marriage is irretrievably broken,  the court shall hold a hearing to consider all relevant factors as to the prospect of reconciliation and shall do either of the following:
1. Make a finding as to whether the marriage is irretrievably broken.
2. Continue the matter for not more than sixty days for a further hearing. At the request of either party or on its own motion,  the court may order a conciliation conference. At the next hearing the court shall make a finding as to whether the marriage is irretrievably broken.
D. A finding that the marriage is irretrievably broken is a determination that there is no reasonable prospect of reconciliation.
E. To the extent it has jurisdiction to do so,  the court shall make provisions for legal decision-making and parenting time,  the support of any natural or adopted child common to the parties of the marriage entitled to support,  the maintenance of either spouse and the disposition of property.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-314 - Pleadings; contents; defense; joinder of parties; confidentiality

25-314.
Pleadings;  contents;  defense;  joinder of parties;  confidentiality
A. The verified petition in a proceeding for dissolution of marriage,  annulment or legal separation shall allege that the marriage is irretrievably broken or void,  that one or both of the parties desire to live separate and apart or,  if the marriage is a covenant marriage,  any of the grounds prescribed in section 25-903 or 25-904,  whichever is appropriate,  and shall set forth:
1. The birth date,  occupation and address of each party and the length of domicile in this state.
2. The date of the marriage,  the place at which it was performed and whether the marriage is a covenant marriage.
3. The names,  birth dates and addresses of all living children,  natural or adopted,  common to the parties and whether the wife is pregnant.
4. The details of any agreements between the parties as to support,  legal decision-making and parenting time of the children and maintenance of a spouse.
5. The relief sought.
B. Either party to the marriage may initiate the proceeding.
C. The only defense to a petition is:
1. For the dissolution of a marriage or legal separation,  that the marriage is not irretrievably broken.
2. For a covenant marriage,  that none of the grounds alleged for a dissolution of marriage or legal separation prescribed in section 25-903 or 25-904 is met.
3. For annulment,  that the marriage is not void.
D. The court may join additional parties necessary for the exercise of its authority.
E. This section does not require a victim of domestic violence or a resident of a domestic violence shelter as defined in section 36-3001 to divulge the person's address,  except that a means of communicating with the resident,  such as a post office box or address of the person's attorney,  must be disclosed.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-314.01 - Summary consent petition and decree

25-314.01.
Summary consent petition and decree
A. If the parties reach a comprehensive settlement of all issues before either party initiates formal dissolution of marriage or legal separation proceedings,  the parties may jointly elect to proceed with the dissolution or legal separation action as a summary consent decree proceeding. The parties shall file a combined petition and response for dissolution of marriage or legal separation pursuant to section 25-314. The petition shall state that formal service of process is waived and that all issues are resolved by agreement.
B. The filing fee for the summary consent decree is fifty percent of the combined filing fee for a petition and answer,  together with any additional filing fees assessed by the county.
C. At the time of the filing of the combined petition and response,  or at any time within sixty days after the date of filing,  the parties shall submit to the court all required final settlement documents,  including their written agreements and proposed decree.
D. The court may not enter the final decree earlier than sixty days after the date of filing pursuant to section 25-329.
E. At any time before entry of the decree,  either party may submit a notice of intent to withdraw from the summary consent decree agreement,  which shall then be considered as a withdrawal from an agreement in accordance with the Arizona rules of family law procedure. If the parties jointly withdraw from the summary consent decree agreement,  the court shall dismiss the case.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-316 - Temporary orders; definition

25-316.
Temporary orders;  definition
A. In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage,  legal separation or annulment or for maintenance or support following a dissolution of marriage by a court that lacked personal jurisdiction over an absent spouse,  either party may move for temporary orders seeking any of the following:
1. An order for equal possession of the liquid assets of the marital property.
2. Temporary spousal maintenance.
3. Temporary legal decision-making and parenting time of a child common to the parties.
4. Temporary support of a child,  natural or adopted,  common to the parties entitled to support.
5. Exclusive use and possession of the family home or the home of the moving party.
6. Exclusive use and possession of other property of the parties.
7. An interim award of attorney fees and costs.
8. Other relief deemed necessary pending final resolution of the issues of the parties.
B. A party who seeks an order for equal possession of liquid assets shall file a motion that is accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the factual basis for the motion,  the amounts requested and,  if appropriate,  the liquid assets of the parties. If granted,  the court shall provide an order for equal possession of the liquid assets of the marital property that existed as of the date the petition for dissolution,  legal separation or annulment was served,  unless the court finds that there is good cause not to divide those assets. The court's division of liquid assets held by financial institutions does not invalidate applicable law or any provision of an account agreement that assesses penalties against the account holder for premature or unscheduled withdrawals of account monies. An order for equal possession of the liquid assets of the marital property does not prejudice any final division of the marital community. This subsection does not eliminate the application of the preliminary injunction.
C. The court may issue a temporary order without requiring notice to the other party only if it finds,  on the basis of the moving affidavit or other evidence,  that irreparable injury will result to the moving party or a minor child of the parties if an order is not issued until the time for responding has elapsed. A bond is not required unless the court deems it appropriate.
D. A temporary order:
1. Does not prejudice the rights of the parties or of any child that are to be adjudicated at subsequent hearings in the proceedings.
2. May be revoked or modified before the final decree.
3. That provided for equal possession of the liquid assets of the marital property does not prejudice either party's claim for temporary maintenance,  child support or attorney fees.
4. Terminates when the final decree is entered or when the petition for dissolution,  legal separation or annulment is dismissed.
E. For the purposes of this section,  " liquid assets"  includes:
1. Cash.
2. Traveler's checks.
3. Nonretirement funds in financial institutions.
4. Lottery winnings.
5. Cryptocurrency.
6. Coins and precious metals.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-317 - Separation agreement; effect

25-317.
Separation agreement;  effect
A. To promote amicable settlement of disputes between parties to a marriage attendant on their separation or annulment or the dissolution of their marriage,  the parties may enter into a written separation agreement containing provisions for disposition of any property owned by either of them,  maintenance of either of them,  and support,  legal decision-making and parenting time of their children. A separation agreement may provide that its maintenance terms shall not be modified.
B. In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage,  for annulment or for legal separation,  the terms of the separation agreement,  except those providing for the support,  legal decision-making and parenting time of children,  are binding on the court unless it finds,  after considering the economic circumstances of the parties and any other relevant evidence produced by the parties,  on their own motion or on request of the court,  that the separation agreement is unfair.
C. If the court finds the separation agreement unfair as to disposition of property or maintenance,  it may request the parties to submit a revised separation agreement or may make orders for the disposition of property or maintenance.
D. If the court finds that the separation agreement is not unfair as to disposition of property or maintenance and that it is reasonable as to support,  legal decision-making and parenting time of children,  the separation agreement shall be set forth or incorporated by reference in the decree of dissolution,  annulment or legal separation and the parties shall be ordered to perform them. If the separation agreement provides that its terms shall not be set forth in the decree,  the decree shall identify the separation agreement as incorporated by reference and state that the court has found the terms as to property disposition and maintenance not unfair and the terms as to support,  legal decision-making and parenting time of children reasonable.
E. Terms of the agreement set forth or incorporated by reference in the decree are enforceable by all remedies available for enforcement of a judgment,  including contempt.
F. Except for terms concerning the maintenance of either party and the support,  legal decision-making or parenting time of children,  entry of the decree shall thereafter preclude the modification of the terms of the decree and the property settlement agreement,  if any,  set forth or incorporated by reference.
G. Notwithstanding subsection F of this section,  entry of a decree that sets forth or incorporates by reference a separation agreement that provides that its maintenance terms shall not be modified prevents the court from exercising jurisdiction to modify the decree and the separation agreement regarding maintenance,  including a decree entered before July 20,  1996.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-318.01 - Military retirement benefits; disability related waiver

25-318.01.
Military retirement benefits;  disability related waiver
In making a disposition of property pursuant to section 25-318 or 25-327,  a court shall not do any of the following:
1. Consider any federal disability benefits awarded to a veteran for service-connected disabilities pursuant to 10 United States Code section 1413a or 38 United States Code chapter 11.
2. Indemnify the veteran's spouse or former spouse for any prejudgment or postjudgment waiver or reduction in military retired or retainer pay related to receipt of the disability benefits.
3. Award any other income or property of the veteran to the veteran's spouse or former spouse for any prejudgment or postjudgment waiver or reduction in military retired or retainer pay related to receipt of the disability benefits.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-318.02 - Convicted spouse; award of community property; definition

25-318.02.
Convicted spouse;  award of community property;  definition
A. In an action described in section 25-318,  subsection A,  the court shall not award any community property to a convicted spouse.
B. If one spouse is required to make ongoing installment payments to a convicted spouse pursuant to a division of property as described in section 25-318,  the spouse making the installment payments may petition the court to modify or cancel that ongoing payment.
C. For the purposes of this section,  " convicted spouse"  means a person who is convicted of an offense and who is sentenced to at least eighty years in prison or to life in prison,  with or without the possibility of parole.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-318.03 - Human embryos; disposition; responsibility for resulting child; definitions

25-318.03.
Human embryos;  disposition;  responsibility for resulting child;  definitions
A. If an action described in section 25-318,  subsection A involves the disposition of in vitro human embryos,  the court shall:
1. Award the in vitro human embryos to the spouse who intends to allow the in vitro human embryos to develop to birth.
2. If both spouses intend to allow the in vitro human embryos to develop to birth and both spouses provided their gametes for the in vitro human embryos,  resolve any dispute on disposition of the in vitro human embryos in a manner that provides the best chance for the in vitro human embryos to develop to birth.
3. If both spouses intend to allow the in vitro human embryos to develop to birth but only one spouse provided gametes for the in vitro human embryos,  award the in vitro human embryos to the spouse that provided gametes for the in vitro human embryos.
B. If an agreement between the spouses concerning the disposition of the in vitro human embryos is brought before the court in an action described in section 25-318,  subsection A,  the court shall award the in vitro human embryos as prescribed in subsection A of this section.
C. The spouse that is not awarded the in vitro human embryos has no parental responsibilities and no right,  obligation or interest with respect to any child resulting from the disputed in vitro human embryos,  unless the spouse provided gametes for the in vitro human embryos and consents in writing to be a parent to any resulting child as part of the proceedings concerning the disposition of the in vitro human embryos.
D. If the spouse who is not awarded the in vitro human embryos does not consent to being a parent as provided in subsection C of this section,  any resulting child from the disputed in vitro human embryos is not a child of the spouse and has no right,  obligation or interest with respect to the spouse.
E. A spouse who provided gametes for the in vitro human embryos and who does not consent to being a parent as provided in subsection C of this section shall provide the spouse awarded the in vitro human embryos as provided in subsection A of this section with detailed written nonidentifying information that includes the health and genetic history of the spouse and the spouse's family in a document that is separate from a document containing identifying information.
F. For the purposes of this section:
1. " Gamete"  means a sperm or ovum.
2. " Human embryo"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 36-2311.
3. " In vitro"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 36-2311.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-320.02 - Self-employed parent; tax practitioner; definition

25-320.02.
Self-employed parent;  tax practitioner;  definition
A. On request of either parent or on the court's own motion,  before the court enters an order for child support pursuant to section 25-320,  the court may order both parents to meet with a federally authorized tax practitioner if at least one of the parents is self-employed. The federally authorized tax practitioner shall review the accuracy of the self-employed parent's records and submit a written report to the court to help it determine the child support obligation.
B. Each parent may submit to the court the names of not more than two federally authorized tax practitioners. If the parents cannot agree on a federally authorized tax practitioner to conduct the review,  the court shall make this choice from a list of names submitted by the parents.
C. The court shall determine which parent shall pay for the cost of the federally authorized tax practitioner or determine each parent's share of this cost.
D. For the purposes of this section,  " federally authorized tax practitioner"  has the same meaning prescribed in section 42-2069.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-321 - Representation of child by counsel; fees

25-321.
Representation of child by counsel;  fees
The court may appoint an attorney to represent the interests of a minor or dependent child with respect to the child's support,  custody and parenting time. The court may enter an order for costs,  fees and disbursements in favor of the child's attorney. The order may be made against either or both parents.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-322 - Payment of maintenance or support; records; disclosure

25-322.
Payment of maintenance or support;  records;  disclosure
A. Except as provided in section 46-441,  the court shall order that maintenance or support payments be made to the support payment clearinghouse for remittance to the person entitled to receive the payments unless the parties agree otherwise.
B. The clerk of the court or the support payment clearinghouse shall maintain records listing the amount of payments,  the date payments are required to be made,  the names and addresses of the parties affected by the order and the name and address of the employer or employers of the party ordered to pay support or spousal maintenance.
C. Unless the court has ordered otherwise the parties affected by the order shall inform the clerk of the court or the support payment clearinghouse in writing on entry of the order of their residential address and within ten days of any change of address. A party ordered to pay support or maintenance shall also inform the clerk or the support payment clearinghouse in writing of the name and address of that person's employer or employers and within ten days of any change of employment. If a person fails to notify the clerk of the court or the support payment clearinghouse of a change in residential address or employment the court may hold the person in contempt of court.
D. If the person obligated to pay support has left or is beyond the jurisdiction of the court,  any party may institute any other proceeding available under the laws of this state for enforcement of the duties of support and maintenance.
E. On application by any person entitled to receive child support or spousal maintenance and for good cause shown,  the superior court may direct an agency or officer of this state to disclose information and documents in the agency's or officer's possession that may assist the applicant or the court to determine the obligor's income,  residence,  place of employment,  assets and debts,  except that the residence and place of employment shall not be disclosed if the court finds the obligor has been the victim of domestic violence.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-323 - Assignments

25-323.
Assignments
A. Pursuant to the requirements of section 25-504,  in any proceeding in which the court orders a person to pay support as defined in section 25-500 the court shall,  and in any proceeding in which the court orders a person to pay spousal maintenance the court may,  assign to the person or agency entitled to receive the support or spousal maintenance that portion of that person's earnings,  income,  entitlements or other monies without regard to source as necessary to pay the amount ordered by the court.
B. The court may also issue an ex parte order of assignment pursuant to section 25-504 for support as defined in section 25-500,  spousal maintenance or arrearages of or interest on a judgment for spousal maintenance.
C. The court may terminate or adjust orders of assignment pursuant to section 25-504.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-323.03 - Forms; alternative forms

25-323.03.
Forms;  alternative forms
A. The petition or request for assignment,  order for assignment,  notices to obligor and employer,  request for hearing and motion to quash or request to stop or modify the order of assignment shall be on forms prescribed by the supreme court and shall be furnished by the clerk of the superior court as required by law or on request of any obligor,  payee or employer.
B. Any party to a proceeding for assignment may use documents other than those provided pursuant to this section if the documents are substantially similar to those prescribed by the supreme court pursuant to this section.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-324 - Attorney fees

25-324.
Attorney fees
A. The court from time to time,  after considering the financial resources of both parties and the reasonableness of the positions each party has taken throughout the proceedings,  may order a party to pay a reasonable amount to the other party for the costs and expenses of maintaining or defending any proceeding under this chapter or chapter 4,  article 1 of this title. On request of a party or another court of competent jurisdiction,  the court shall make specific findings concerning the portions of any award of fees and expenses that are based on consideration of financial resources and that are based on consideration of reasonableness of positions. The court may make these findings before,  during or after the issuance of a fee award.
B. If the court determines that a party filed a petition under one of the following circumstances,  the court shall award reasonable costs and attorney fees to the other party:
1. The petition was not filed in good faith.
2. The petition was not grounded in fact or based on law.
3. The petition was filed for an improper purpose,  such as to harass the other party,  to cause an unnecessary delay or to increase the cost of litigation to the other party.
C. For the purpose of this section,  costs and expenses may include attorney fees,  deposition costs and other reasonable expenses as the court finds necessary to the full and proper presentation of the action,  including any appeal.
D. The court may order all amounts paid directly to the attorney,  who may enforce the order in the attorney's name with the same force and effect,  and in the same manner,  as if the order had been made on behalf of any party to the action.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-325 - Decree; finality; restoration of maiden name

25-325.
Decree;  finality;  restoration of maiden name
A. A decree of dissolution of marriage or of legal separation is final when entered,  subject to the right of appeal. An appeal from the decree of dissolution that does not challenge the finding that the marriage is irretrievably broken does not delay the finality of that provision of the decree that dissolves the marriage beyond the time for appealing from that provision,  and either of the parties may remarry pending appeal. An order directing payment of money for support or maintenance of the spouse or the minor child or children shall not be suspended or the execution of the order stayed pending the appeal.
B. Either party to a decree of legal separation may file a petition for dissolution of marriage in accordance with the requirements of section 25-314. The petition shall be filed under the same case number as the legal separation but shall be considered and shall proceed as a new and separate action with service of process in accordance with rule 40 of the Arizona rules of family law procedure. The court may enter a decree of dissolution of marriage in the new action in accordance with section 25-312 on terms that are just and without regard to section 25-327,  subsection A,  except that the provisions as to property disposition in the decree of legal separation or any property settlement agreement approved by the court may not be revoked or modified,  unless the court finds the existence of conditions that justify the reopening of a judgment under the laws of this state.
C. On request by a party at any time before the signing of the decree of dissolution or annulment by the court,  the court shall order that the party's requested former name be restored.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-326 - Independence of provisions of decree or temporary order; forms

25-326.
Independence of provisions of decree or temporary order;  forms
A. If a party fails to comply with a provision of a decree or temporary order or injunction,  the obligation of the other party to make payments for support or maintenance or to permit parenting time is not suspended,  but the other party may petition or request the court to grant an appropriate order.
B. The petition or request shall be in a form prescribed by the supreme court,  which shall be furnished by the clerk of the superior court on request of any party. The party may use a document other than one provided pursuant to this section if the document is substantially similar to the one prescribed by the supreme court pursuant to this section.