Arizona divorce default form

Step 2: Sign and Copy the Application and Affidavit for Default

• Do NOT sign and date the Application until the correct number of days has passed since you had them served
• Make 2 copies of the signed and dated form

Step 3: Bring all 3 (the original and 2 copies) of the Application and Affidavit for Default to the Superior Court for filing

• The Clerk at the counter will keep the original and date-stamp both sets of copies for you. Make sure BOTH copies are date-stamped.

Step 4: Mail a date-stamped Application and Affidavit for Default to your spouse

• You CANNOT hand deliver this to to them, it must be mailed.
• The other copy is yours for your records.

Step 5: Count 10 Courthouse business days , starting the day AFTER you filed

• Business days are Monday to Friday
• State holidays are not counted

Step 6: If you are filing in Maricopa County - Complete the Default Screening Checklist

• You will need to bring this with you to your hearing

Step 7: Call the courthouse you filed in and schedule a default hearing

Step 8: Prepare the paperwork you are required to bring to your court hearing

• Completed Decree of Dissolution and 2 copies
• 9x12 envelope addressed to your spouse with 4 standard (current) postage stamps
• If your case involves children you will need to also bring
  • Parent Information Certificate (if it has not already been filed)
  • Completed Parenting Plan and 2 copies
  • Copy of any prior Court Order for Child Support or Paternity
  • Completed Child Support worksheet and 2 copies
  • Pay stubs/wage information and other financial information such as childcare costs, insurance costs, etc. for both parents

  Step 9: Arrive at the courthouse, at least, 15 minutes before your scheduled hearing time

  • You should be appropriately dressed
  • Do not bring children to your hearing without previous approval by the court
  • Expect to be at the Courthouse for at least 4 hours