Petition for Legal Separation with Minor Child(ren)
Arizona · Arizona Judicial Branch
This form is a request to the court to start a legal separation case when there are minor children involved. It is used to formally ask the court to begin the process of separating from a spouse.
Where this fits in a case
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This form is used when a person wishes to file paperwork to begin the legal process of separating from their spouse while minor children are still involved.
Usually filed by the person starting the case.
Official instructions
How-to guides published by the court for this form.
- How to Fill Out Papers for a Legal Separation With Minor Children
- Procedures: How to File Papers for Legal Separation With Minor Children With the Court
- Family Court / Sensitive Data Cover Sheet with Children (Confidential Record)
- Instructions: How to Fill Out the Request for Protected Address
- Parenting Plan Information
Common questions
- What is this form for?
- This form is a Petition for Legal Separation with Minor Child(ren).
- Who files this form?
- It is a petition, meaning a person files it to start a case with the court.
Revision history
No changes recorded since we started tracking this form on October 10, 2026.
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