Divorce proceedings occur when one or both parties have a desire to end their marital relationship.  The Superior Court will make decisions in these cases on the equitable division of the parties’ community property, the allocation of community debt, and will make provisions for the payment of spousal maintenance if appropriate.  If the parties have children, the Court will also enter orders regarding child custody and visitation, and determine the amount of child support which will be paid based on Arizona law.

A legal separation is similar to a dissolution of marriage, except that the parties remain legally married