Legal Question in Family Law in Arizona

Can a lesbian couple, married in Massachusetts, now living in Arizona, file for divorce in Arizona? Or do we need to file in Massachusetts?


Asked on 2/17/15, 9:05 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Joan Bundy Joan Bundy Law

Yes! You most definitely can now file for divorce in Arizona. Beginning October 17th of last year, Arizona started recognizing and solemnizing same-sex marriages, which also means permitting same-sex divorce. It's really just a divorce, doesn't matter the gender of the parties. I happen to focus on same-sex family law work and would be glad to see if I can help you with this matter. Best of luck!

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Answered on 2/17/15, 9:41 am
Michelle Scopellite Goldstein & Scopellite, PC

Yes, in Arizona you can now file for divorce, if you are a same sex couple. You can also marry in Arizona, if you are a same sex couple.

However, you will need to reside in the state of Arizona for at least 6 months and in the county where you now reside for at least the last 3 months of that 6 months, before you can file.

Please let me know if I can assist you in your divorce matter.

Our firm believes in conflict free litigation and resolving the matter as quickly as possible.

Goldstein & Scopellite, PC has qualified divorce attorneys, estate planning lawyers and child custody attorneys available to represent you at either one of their law offices located in Dallas, Texas and Tucson, Arizona - Please visit their websites at www.LawyersDallas.com and www.Lawyers-Tucson.com for more information or to contact them. Thank you.

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Answered on 2/19/15, 2:31 am


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