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2026 edition • Built on A.R.S. Title 25 & the current Consent Decree rulesArizona Uncontested Divorce Kit
The right route for your case — Summary Consent Decree or a regular Consent Decree — plus a step-by-step Superior Court filing roadmap.
- Route-matched forms — Summary Consent Decree or the regular Petition/Consent Decree route
- Step-by-step filing instructions, in plain English
- Free eligibility check before you pay anything
- Instant PDF download — $129 one-time, no subscription
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“Great value. It also warned me our county’s fee was higher than the number I’d seen online, so I wasn’t caught off guard at the counter.”
Freya D. · Phoenix, Arizona
Is this kit right for you?
Not every divorce in Arizona can be done DIY. Check below to see if you qualify for an agreed, uncontested divorce.
Use this kit if…
- ✓ You and your spouse agree the marriage is irretrievably broken, and this is not a covenant marriage.
- ✓ One of you has been domiciled in Arizona, or stationed here as a member of the U.S. Armed Forces, for the 90 days before filing.
- ✓ You agree on dividing community property and debts.
- ✓ You agree on legal decision-making, parenting time, and child support (if you have children), or you have no children.
Talk to a lawyer first if…
- ✗ There is domestic violence, coercion, or you fear for your safety.
- ✗ You have a Covenant Marriage — it requires the separate statutory grounds in A.R.S. §25-903, not the irretrievable-breakdown ground this kit covers.
- ✗ Your spouse is hiding assets, can’t be located, or refuses to sign.
- ✗ There are complex assets or issues — business ownership, large or multiple retirement accounts, real estate needing a transfer order, bankruptcy, or disputed parenting/support.
Which route is yours?
Arizona has two paths to an agreed divorce, and they use different documents. Picking the wrong one is the most common reason a self-filed case gets sent back.
If you agree the marriage is over, you don’t need a trial — but you do need the right paperwork for the right route. Navigating the Superior Court’s rules, the 60-day waiting period, and Arizona’s community property laws can be overwhelming on your own.
Route-matched Petition, Summons & Sensitive Data forms, or Summary Consent Decree packet • Consent Decree & Parenting Plan • step-by-step Superior Court filing guidance
Summary Consent Decree
A.R.S. §25-314.01 · agreement reached before either spouse files
Available only if you and your spouse settle every issue before either of you starts a case. You file a single combined Petition and Response; formal service is waived. The court may not enter the decree earlier than 60 days after filing. The filing fee is 50% of the combined petition-and-answer fee, plus any county-assessed fees.
Either spouse can withdraw before the decree is entered by filing a notice of intent to withdraw.
Regular route — Consent Decree
A.R.S. §25-329 · Rule 45, Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure
One spouse files a Petition; the other is served, or signs an Acceptance of Service. Once 60 days have passed since service or acceptance, and any required appearance fees are paid, the parties may jointly submit a Consent Decree for the judge or commissioner to review.
This is the route for couples who settle their terms after the case has already been opened, or where one spouse files first.
This kit gives you the current documents that match your route, plus instructions for confirming the full, current packet with the Arizona Judicial Branch’s Self-Service Center and your filing county — it is not a guarantee that any particular Superior Court location will accept a given template without local additions.
Why choose a DIY kit?
Generic online forms often mix up the Summary Consent Decree with the regular route, or miss local county attachments. We help you confirm which route fits your case and provide the matching Arizona statewide forms.
Save thousands
You do the filing yourself and keep the difference between a lawyer’s fee and a one-time kit price. Your county’s filing fee is separate — see the breakdown alongside.
The right forms for your route
Includes the Sensitive Data Cover Sheet and Summons for the regular route, or the combined Petition & Response for the Summary Consent Decree route — matched to your situation instead of one generic bundle.
The cost of divorce in Arizona
County filing fees are paid to your Superior Court directly — commonly in the $230–$360 range depending on the county and route (for example, Pinal County lists $321 to file / $232 to respond in 2026). There is no single total cost; confirm the current fee with your county.
What’s in the kit
Current Arizona statewide forms, matched to your route, plus a roadmap for confirming your county’s local requirements.
Step-by-step roadmap
- Confirming domicile and covenant-marriage status
- Choosing the Summary Consent Decree or regular route
- Handling service or an Acceptance of Service
- Preparing your Consent Decree for submission
Core legal documents
Current Arizona statewide forms, matched to your route:
Community property & parenting tools
- Listing and dividing assets and debts under Arizona’s community property rules
- Building a Parenting Plan and child-support worksheet, if you have children
- Everything the court requires in your Consent Decree before it can be reviewed
What this kit does not include
- A guarantee that a judge or commissioner will sign your decree — the court reviews your paperwork and can require corrections or additional documents
- A promise that your case qualifies for the Summary Consent Decree route — that route is only available if you settle everything before either spouse files
- Service of process, or a guarantee your county will accept an Acceptance of Service without additional steps
- Your county’s specific filing fee — fees vary by county and by route
- Covenant-marriage forms, or the additional local, child-support, or parenting materials some counties or case types require
- A guaranteed timeline — 60 days is a statutory minimum, not a promised finish date
- Contested cases, or representation in court
- Legal advice about your situation, or review of your completed documents
PlainDivorce is a private publisher. The Arizona Judicial Branch publishes the official statewide forms, but has not reviewed, approved or endorsed this product, and says its generic forms may be accepted statewide while individual courts may prefer their own local versions. Always confirm the current form versions and your county’s requirements before filing.
How it works
A roadmap through Arizona’s 60-day minimum — not a promise of a 60-day finish.
Confirm your route & prepare
Confirm domicile, covenant-marriage status, and whether you settled everything before filing (Summary Consent Decree) or need the regular route. Fill out your Petition and Consent Decree; sign before a notary, or before the court clerk after identity verification.
File with the court clerk
File your papers at the Superior Court in your county and pay the filing fee — the regular route’s petition fee, or the reduced combined fee for a Summary Consent Decree.
Wait out the 60-day floor & submit
Once 60 days have passed — from service/acceptance on the regular route, or from filing on the Summary Consent Decree route — submit your Consent Decree for the judge or commissioner to review and, if satisfied, sign.
There is no guaranteed timeframe. Court calendars, complete paperwork, and county-specific requirements all affect how long a case takes after the 60-day minimum has run.
Simple pricing vs. lawyer fees
| Feature | PlainDivorce Kit | Typical Lawyer |
|---|---|---|
| Preparation cost | $129 | $1,500–$3,500+ |
| County filing fee | Paid to your county directly — varies by county and route | Same, usually billed on top |
| Process control | Your prep is DIY; the court’s review and calendar control the timeline | Lawyer schedule |
| Includes forms? | Yes — matched to your route | Yes |
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What our customers say
Experiences from people who prepared their Arizona divorce paperwork with PlainDivorce.
4.7 out of 5 based on 300+ customer reviews
Customer reviews are collected from purchasers and support conversations. Names may be shortened for privacy, and individual results vary by court, case facts, and filing requirements.
“I slept better once I knew we needed the regular route, not the Summary Consent Decree — I’d already started filling out the wrong forms.”
Brian F.
Chandler
“The paperwork side felt impossible until I found this. It walked me through the Sensitive Data Cover Sheet and the parenting plan requirements I didn’t know about.”
Charlotte C.
Glendale
“Great value. It also warned me our county’s fee was higher than the number I’d seen online, so I wasn’t caught off guard at the counter.”
Freya D.
Phoenix
Arizona uncontested divorce: frequently asked questions
What is an uncontested or simple divorce in Arizona?
An uncontested divorce in Arizona means both spouses agree on all issues — property, debt, custody, and support — and finalize the case through a Consent Decree instead of a trial. Depending on when you reached agreement, you may use the Summary Consent Decree route or the regular route.
What’s the difference between a Summary Consent Decree and a regular Consent Decree?
A Summary Consent Decree (A.R.S. §25-314.01) is available only if you and your spouse settle every issue before either of you files — you file a combined Petition and Response, and formal service is waived. The regular route is for cases where one spouse files first and the other is served or signs an Acceptance of Service; you jointly submit a Consent Decree once the waiting period has passed.
Does this kit include the official Arizona court forms?
Yes — the kit provides current Arizona statewide forms matched to your route, including the Petition, Summons, Sensitive Data Cover Sheet, and Consent Decree, or the combined Petition and Response for the Summary Consent Decree route. The Arizona Judicial Branch itself notes that its statewide forms may be accepted statewide, but individual courts may prefer their own local versions, so we tell you to confirm with your filing court.
How long does the process take?
A judge or commissioner generally can’t sign a Consent Decree until at least 60 days have passed — from service or acceptance on the regular route, or from filing on the Summary Consent Decree route. That’s a statutory floor, not an average; actual timing depends on your court’s calendar and whether your paperwork is complete.
Can I use this kit for Maricopa, Pima, or Pinal County?
Yes — the forms are Arizona statewide forms designed to meet state-wide standards. Filing fees, and any additional local forms, vary by county, so confirm the current amount and requirements with your specific Superior Court before filing.
Important legal disclaimer
PlainDivorce is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice, legal opinions, or representation. The Arizona Uncontested Divorce Kit is a private self-help information product containing publicly available Arizona statewide forms with general instructions. It is not a substitute for advice from a licensed Arizona lawyer, and no court has reviewed, approved or endorsed it or its templates.
We do not guarantee that a judge or commissioner will sign your Consent Decree, that your case qualifies for the Summary Consent Decree route, or that your county’s local requirements will match this kit’s general description. Arizona’s 60-day period is a minimum before a Consent Decree can be entered, not a promised completion date. Court rules, local practice, and filing fees vary by county and change over time; there is no single total cost. You are responsible for verifying current forms, fees, and your county’s specific requirements before filing.
Content last reviewed: September 2026.