This content is presented to assist individuals seeking information on Arizona family law and is primarily focused on issues related to divorce and parenting. The guide includes both primary and secondary sources, including links to Arizona courts and government agencies.
Statutes
The Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated is the official statutory code for the State of Arizona. Marital and Domestic Relations laws are in Title 25, including statutes relating to the dissolution of marriage (divorce) and statutes relating to child custody and child support.
Free Resources
Ross-Blakley Law Library: The Arizona Revised Statutes are available in print in the collection of the Law Library (3rd floor of the Law Library).
Subscription Resources
Lexis (Lexis password required)
Westlaw (Westlaw password required)
Cases
For information on accessing Arizona court opinions, see the Law Library's Arizona Courts guide.
Court Rules
The Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure govern the procedure in the Superior Court of Arizona in all family law cases arising out of Title 25 of the Arizona Revised Statutes.
Westlaw provides free online access to the Arizona Rules of Court on its Arizona Court Rules Forum.
Books
Arizona Legal Forms (current)
Volume 4 of Arizona Legal Forms contains forms relating to domestic relations.
Arizona Family Law Rules Handbook (Mark W. Armstrong, 2022)
The Arizona Family Law Rules Handbook is designed to provide Arizona attorneys and litigants with procedural case law concerning the Rules of Family Law Procedure and relevant civil rules. The text includes the full text of the rules and commentary by the Arizona Supreme Court’s Family Law Rules Committee.
Divorce in Arizona: The Legal Process, Your Rights, and What to Expect (Marlene Pontrelli and Robert Schwartz, 2015)
This guide is structured in a question-and-answer format and offers Arizona-specific information on a variety of divorce-related issues. Topics addressed include working with an attorney, mediation and alternative dispute resolution, child support, spousal maintenance, division of property, division of debts, taxes, appearing in court, and more.
Marriage Dissolution Practice (Charles Marshall Smith and Irwin Cantor, 2023)
Marriage Dissolution Practice, part of the Arizona Practice series, is written for Arizona family law practitioners and includes the latest case law and changes to applicable state and federal statutes. The text also includes updated court forms.
Websites
Self-Service Guide for Divorce Cases: Superior Court of Arizona
The Self-Service Guide for Divorce Cases is meant to provide individuals not represented by an attorney an understanding of the basic laws and procedures which must be followed in court. The text covers general procedures for divorce cases without children and divorce when children are involved.
Arizona Child Support Guidelines
The Arizona Child Support Guidelines are meant to establish a standard of support for children consistent with the children’s needs and the ability of parents to pay, and to give parents and courts guidance in establishing child support orders.
Child Support Calculator
Provides information about calculating a child support order.
NOLO Press - Divorce and Family Law Center
NOLO Press is a publisher of do-it-yourself legal guides, provides information about family law on its Divorce and Family Law Center website.
Maricopa County Superior Court, Family Department
Maricopa County Superior Court offers many resources on its Family Department website.
Arizona Supreme Court - Family Law
The Arizona Supreme Court also offers information and resources on its Family Law website.
This content is is intended to be used as a resource to access and understand Arizona laws governing foreclosure. The guide includes information on Arizona statutes that govern this area of law and how to access them, as well as references to relevant books in the Ross-Blakley Law Library collection and free online resources.
Statutes
The Arizona Revised Statutes Annotated is the official statutory code for the State of Arizona. Foreclosure laws are located in Title 33. Selected statutes are listed below.
A.R.S. § 33-721 Foreclosure of mortgage by court action
A.R.S. § 33-722 Election between action on debt or to foreclose
A.R.S. § 33-723 Right of junior lien holder upon foreclosure action by senior lien holder
A.R.S. § 33-724 State as party to foreclosure actions
A.R.S. § 33-725 Judgment of foreclosure; contents; sale of property; resale
A.R.S. § 33-726 Redemption of property by payment to officer directed under foreclosure judgment to sell the property
A.R.S. § 33-727 Sale under execution; deficiency; order of liens; writ of possession
A.R.S. § 33-728 Recording upon record that mortgage is foreclosed and judgment satisfied; effect
A.R.S. § 33-729 Purchase money mortgage; limitation on liability
A.R.S. § 33-730 Limitation on deficiency judgment on mortgage or deed of trust as collateral for consumer goods
Arizona Foreclosure Information Workbook: A Tool to Educate Homeowners About the Foreclosure Process (Arizona Attorney General)
This workbook, authored by the Arizona Foreclosure Prevention Task Force of the Arizona Attorney General's Office, provides individuals facing potential foreclosure information and resources.
Arizona Foreclosure: What you Need to Know Now (Jodine Mayberry, Ed., 2009)
This book features commentaries from leading experts on such subjects as choosing the best options in the current mortgage crisis, federal laws protecting home buyers in obtaining mortgages, the Making Home Affordable program, and tax implications for homeowners after a foreclosure. The book also includes foreclosure pleadings and practice forms and a roundup of recent case law. This would likely be helpful for the consumer, the practitioner, or anyone seeking information about foreclosures.
The Ins and Outs of Foreclosures (Kent E. Cammack, 2010)
This resource is specifically designed to address Arizona’s foreclosure crisis. It provides useful information for practitioners not typically practicing in this area of law.
Repossessions (Carolyn L. Carter; contributing authors, Jonathan Sheldon, John Rao, 2010)
This resource provides information on repossessions of motor homes, motor vehicles, household goods and other matters. It also discusses creditor and consumer limitations, how to calculate and limit deficiencies, as well as other consumer concerns. Very useful for the consumer who is seeking information on what options may be available when faced with a possible repossession.
Restatement (Third) of Property (Mortgages) (American Law Institute, 1991-2000)
Kept up to date by cumulative annual supplements and pocket parts. This Restatement constitutes the Institute’s first comprehensive examination of the law of real estate mortgages and mortgage substitutes. It provides practical information through applying classic legal concepts to contemporary social and economic circumstances. This resource is most helpful for practitioners or law students seeking information about the evolution of laws and the topic of mortgages as a whole.
Arizona Legal Forms: Debtor-Creditor (Catherine A. Creighton, 2002-2014)
This book provides useful insights and practical resources for the practitioner, whether the practitioner’s clients are the debtor or the creditor. It provides information on the collection process and also cites applicable law and helpful forms. Although specifically designed for the practitioner, it may be useful for the law student seeking information as well.
Arizona Civil Remedies, section 8A "Real Property Foreclsoures" (Marilee Miller Clarke, 2015)
Sections 8 & 8A in Volume Two contain information on real property foreclosures and applicable forms. The information provided includes deeds of trust, mortgages, allegations of the complaint, and information on default hearings and judgments. There are examples of demand letters, complaints, affidavits, judgments, and other useful forms. This resource is designed primarily for practitioners, although it may be helpful for the general public as well.
US Department of Housing and Urban Development.
Includes very good information for the consumer trying to avoid foreclosure, including links to legal assistance. Gives advice on talking to your lender and housing counselor. Click on the "Guide to Avoiding Foreclosure" from the HUD home page. In English and Spanish.
Arizona Department of Housing
This website is replete with information about housing in Arizona.
Trellis (formerly Neighborhood Housing Services of Phoenix)
Trellis provides information about programs and services on affordable housing in the Phoenix metropolitan area.
NeighborWorks America
NeighborWorks America is a network of neighborhood organizations and service agencies that help to build healthy American communities. The organization has outreach programs intended to help struggling homeowners.
Federal Deposit Insurance Corporation (FDIC)
The FDIC has information for homeowners having financial difficulty or those that are facing foreclosure. There is also information about loan modification programs.
IRS Information on Foreclosure
Provides information on the Mortgage Forgiveness Debt Relief Act and Debt Cancellation.
Mortgage Foreclosure Resources from the Federal Reserve System
The website contains information on different Foreclosure Resource Centers located across the nation, in addition to helpful information for individuals who are having difficulty making mortgage payments. The website also provides links to resources for stabilizing communities as well.
National Consumer Law Center
This website provides a variety of resources regarding loan modification programs, foreclosure scams, and other issues pertaining to the foreclosure crisis across the country. This resource would be helpful for those seeking awareness about foreclosure and individuals looking to be wary of any potential foreclosure scams.