Uncontested Divorces in Arizona
In Arizona there are many people who have never been divorced before. Often times, one married person decides that they would no longer like to be married and would like to know more about "uncontested divorces". They don't exactly know what an "uncontested divorce" is but have heard that it is an easier and relatively cheaper process. Well, that is true. However, most people believe that an Arizona uncontested divorce can only be accomplished when the other spouse's whereabouts are unknown. That is not the case. When both husband and wife have come to terms that they will be divorcing and have come to an agreement regarding the terms, i.e., division of community property, assumption of community debt, spousal maintenance (also called alimony or spousal support), and if children are involved, child custody and child support, an uncontested divorce can be used to simplify the process and get the divorce done quicker.
What actually is an "uncontested divorce" in Arizona? Well, it is a divorce automatically granted by a court when the spouse who is served with a summons and complaint for divorce fails to file a formal response with the court. Many divorces proceed this way when the spouses have worked everything out and there's no reason for both to go to court -- and pay the court costs.
For more information regarding uncontested divorces, contact Nirenstein Garnice Soderquist PLC and they will be glad to answer any questions you may have, or assist you with the process.
