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The state of Arizona is what is called a “no fault” divorce state, meaning an individual is not required to show cause when getting a divorce. (With the exception of something called a “covenant marriage,” which this article will not cover.) In Arizona, one party from the marriage only has to allege that their marriage is irretrievably broken without prospects of repair. This is the threshold that needs to be shown in the initial Petition for Dissolution. The other party can contend that the marriage is not irretrievably broken and file a responsive pleading to deny this allegation. When this occurs, the case is then moved to the Conciliation Court, and here the couple must attend at least one counseling session about their marriage (sometimes more if both individuals agree to it). However, if the counseling effort proves insufficient and one individual still wishes to pursue the divorce, then the case is routed back to the Superior Court to continue. Continue reading →