What This Statute Says
This section lists the substantive contents required in every conciliation petition. The list is short but covers everything the court needs to set the case for hearing.
The petition shall:
A.R.S. § 25-381.11When This Statute Comes Into Play
These contents are required when:
- A petitioner is drafting the petition with or without an attorney.
- A clerk reviews the petition for facial sufficiency.
- An opposing spouse contests the petition for missing required information.
What This Means for Arizona Families
Many couples who file a conciliation petition do so without an attorney. The contents list keeps the petition useful even when the petitioner is preparing it on their own. The court ends up with the names, addresses, and the names and ages of any children whose welfare drives the proceeding.
Reconciliation is rare once a divorce filing is on the table, but the Court of Conciliation has helped many Arizona couples either repair the marriage or part on better terms. Either result has estate-planning consequences. Our FAQ on how divorce affects your Arizona estate plan covers the updates that follow a finalized dissolution; if you reconcile, the same plan needs a different review. The Arizona community property presumption and any premarital agreement the spouses signed both shape what is on the table during conciliation. An Arizona family law attorney working with an estate planning attorney can keep the two tracks coordinated regardless of which way the petition resolves.