Calculate Maintenance Under Arizona Revised Statutes ARS 25-319 (2026 Legal Updates)
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Affirmed that under HB 4071, a domestic violence conviction creates an absolute bar to maintenance for the convicted spouse, regardless of financial need or marriage length.
Clarified that mortgage principal payments are excluded from housing needs under the 2025 guidelines.
Still cited in 2025 guidelines for allocation of community expenses in temporary orders.
Cohabitation does not automatically terminate maintenance; payor must show material change in need.
If a spouse seeking maintenance has been convicted of domestic violence against the other spouse, Arizona courts must deny maintenance entirely. This is a complete disqualification, not just a reduction.
Mortgage principal removed from needs; high-income adjustment starts at $175k; max duration for 16+ year marriages increased to 12 years; presumed 4% return on assets eliminated.
Under 2 yrs: 3-12 mo; 2-5 yrs: 6-36 mo; 5-10 yrs: 6-48 mo; 10-16 yrs: 12-60 mo; 16+ yrs: up to 144 months (12 years) or 50% of marriage.
For post-2018 agreements: NOT deductible by payor, NOT taxable to recipient.
Yes, if in writing, without duress, and both acknowledge the official guidelines.
Payor may petition to modify at reasonable retirement age (typically 65+). Court balances payor's right to retire vs. recipient's needs.