Maricopa County Divorce
Maricopa County divorce paperwork,
step by step.
More guidance than Maricopa's free LLRC forms, without paying attorney fees. Official Arizona forms, guided AFI help, and Maricopa-specific filing steps. Every form headed with your Maricopa County court info and ready to file. $199 flat fee. Court filing fees separate.
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Updated for 2026 Maricopa County filing requirements.
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Is Clarity right for your Maricopa County divorce?
Good fit
- ✓You and your spouse agree on major terms
- ✓Uncontested or low-conflict divorce
- ✓You or your spouse lives in Maricopa County
- ✓You want more help than the LLRC free forms
- ✓You want the AFI guided and automated
Not a good fit
- ×Your spouse is contesting the divorce
- ×Domestic violence or safety concerns
- ×Complex business assets or high-value disputes
- ×Significant custody disagreement
- ×You need legal advice about your rights
Clarity Divorce is a self-help technology platform, not a law firm. The Maricopa County Law Library Resource Center (LLRC) offers free forms and workshops if you prefer to do it entirely on your own.
Maricopa County filing details
| Court | Maricopa County Superior Court |
| Filing fee | ~$376 (includes base fee and surcharges) |
| Filing method | In person at the Clerk of Court or via eFiling (TurboCourt) |
| Waiting period | 60 days from date of service |
| Residency requirement | At least one spouse must have lived in Arizona for 90+ days |
| Service requirement | You must serve your spouse after filing (acceptance, mail, process server, or sheriff) |
| Notarization | Some documents may require notarization before filing |
| Free resources | LLRC offers free forms packets and self-help workshops |
For a complete walkthrough of the Maricopa County filing process, read our Maricopa County Divorce Filing Guide.
What Clarity does vs. what you still handle
Clarity fills the paperwork. You handle the human steps the court requires.
Clarity handles
- All 7 official court forms, formatted for Maricopa County
- Guided AFI (financial disclosure) automation
- Parenting plan and child support worksheet
- Maricopa-specific filing instructions (eFiling via TurboCourt)
- Unlimited document revisions
You still need to
- •Sign your documents where indicated
- •Pay the Maricopa County filing fee (~$376)
- •File at the Clerk of Court or via TurboCourt eFiling
- •Serve your spouse (acceptance, mail, or process server)
- •Wait 60 days after service
- •Attend any required court hearing
See how it works
Clarity asks plain-language questions and maps your answers to the correct court form fields. Every legal term is explained. All math is calculated automatically.
Step 1: Employment and Income
Step 2: Monthly Expenses
Step 3: Documents Generated
Pricing
Maricopa County filing fee: ~$376 (paid separately to the court)
Estimated total out-of-pocket: ~$575
- All 7 official Arizona Supreme Court forms
- Formatted for Maricopa County
- Guided AFI automation
- Maricopa-specific filing instructions
- Unlimited document revisions
FAQ
Common Questions
Where do I file for divorce in Maricopa County?
You file at the Maricopa County Superior Court, Family Court division. The main courthouse is in downtown Phoenix, but filings can also be submitted at the Southeast and Northwest regional court centers.
How much is the filing fee in Maricopa County?
The filing fee for a divorce petition in Maricopa County is currently $376. If you qualify as low-income, you can apply for a fee deferral or waiver.
How do I serve my spouse in Maricopa County?
You can use a process server, the Maricopa County Sheriff's office, or have any person over 18 (who is not a party to the case) hand-deliver the papers. If you can't locate your spouse, you may be able to serve by publication.
What is the Maricopa County 60-day waiting period?
Arizona law requires a minimum 60-day cooling-off period from the date your spouse is served before the court can finalize the divorce. For uncontested cases, finalization often takes about 90 days total.
Does Clarity prepare documents specifically for Maricopa County?
Yes. Every document Clarity generates is formatted for Maricopa County Superior Court with the correct court address, headers, and local filing requirements included.