Same-Sex Marriage in Arizona Same-sex-marriage has been legal in the state of Arizona since 2014. In October of that year, the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals ruled that laws denying same-sex marriage were unconstitutional because they prevented same-sex couples from …
Obtaining a Marriage License in Arizona In Arizona, couples looking to wed must obtain a marriage license through the court in order to proceed with a legal wedding. Each partner must be at least 18 years old. Those who are …
Does Arizona Recognize Common Law Marriage? You may believe that two adults who live together for seven years are considered married by default, or in a “common law” marriage. It is important to understand that Arizona does not recognize common …
Understanding Covenant Marriages in Arizona In 1998, Arizona became one of the very few states to legally permit “covenant marriage.” Described in A.R.S. 25-901 to 25-906, these types of marriages have stricter requirements for marriage and limit the ability to …
