People contemplating divorce often feel very anxious about the process. They don’t know what to expect, and they may assume the worst. Few things sound more unappealing than filing for divorce and having the courts dismiss the case. Remaining trapped in an unhealthy marriage after trying to divorce a spouse could be disastrous.
Some people put off even exploring the possibility of divorce because they assume that they may not qualify for divorce in their current circumstances. For example, they may know that their spouse cheated, but they may not have any real evidence to provide to the courts. Other times, they may simply be unhappy in their marriage and may believe that they don’t qualify for divorce.
Do people need strong evidence to show that they qualify for divorce?
Most people file no-fault divorces
Arizona has more complex statutes governing marriage and divorce than many other states. Arizona recognizes covenant marriages, which helps contribute to the confusion surrounding divorce.
Generally speaking, most couples do not need to prove anything to divorce. They pursue no-fault proceedings that do not require any evidence of misconduct. Only those pursuing divorce based on specific grounds need evidence of misconduct.
The rules are slightly different in covenant marriage scenarios. Spouses may need to prove that they have lived separately for long enough to qualify for divorce or that other unique circumstances make them eligible for divorce.
Reviewing one’s marriage and the reason that one spouse wants to file for divorce with a skilled legal team can help that spouse determine what steps to take next. In many scenarios, people do not need any evidence to petition the courts for divorce in Arizona.