Legal Separation and Annulment in Arizona
Whether Arizona offers legal separation, how it differs from divorce, and the grounds for an annulment.
Short answer: Yes. The court grants legal separation if one spouse is domiciled in Arizona (or stationed there in the armed services), the marriage is irretrievably broken or one or both want to live apart, and the other spouse does not object. Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 25-313
| Legal separation | Yes. The court grants legal separation if one spouse is domiciled in Arizona (or stationed there in the armed services), the marriage is irretrievably broken or one or both want to live apart, and the other spouse does not object. If the other spouse objects and the 90-day domicile rule for divorce is met, the case is converted to a dissolution. Spouses may later agree to end a legal separation and restore their married status. Re-verified 2026-10-27. Source: Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 25-313 |
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| Annulment | The superior court may declare a marriage null and void when there is an impediment that makes the marriage void. Marriages between parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, siblings (half or whole blood), uncles and nieces, aunts and nephews, and first cousins are void, with a limited exception for first cousins. The statutes read list void-marriage impediments; other annulment grounds are not listed in these sections. Re-verified 2026-10-27. |
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FAQ
Can you get a legal separation in Arizona?
Yes. The court grants legal separation if one spouse is domiciled in Arizona (or stationed there in the armed services), the marriage is irretrievably broken or one or both want to live apart, and the other spouse does not object. If the other spouse objects and the 90-day domicile rule for divorce is met, the case is converted to a dissolution. Spouses may later agree to end a legal separation and restore their married status.
What are the grounds for annulment in Arizona?
The superior court may declare a marriage null and void when there is an impediment that makes the marriage void. Marriages between parents and children, grandparents and grandchildren, siblings (half or whole blood), uncles and nieces, aunts and nephews, and first cousins are void, with a limited exception for first cousins.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.