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Form 6. Default Information for Spousal Maintenance

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17B A.R.S. Rules Fam.Law Proc., Form 6
Form 6. Default Information for Spousal Maintenance
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(To be included with an Application for Default if spousal maintenance is requested with
your petition and you choose to proceed by motion without a hearing.)
To qualify for spousal maintenance under A.R.S. § 25-319, you must provide the following information. Check all boxes that apply.
Empty Checkbox​ I lack sufficient property, including property I will be receiving in the dissolution, to provide for my reasonable needs.
Empty Checkbox​ I am unable to be self-sufficient through appropriate employment.
Empty Checkbox​ I am unable to earn enough money to support myself.
Empty Checkbox​ I am the custodian of a child whose age or condition is such that I should not be required to seek employment outside the home.
Empty Checkbox​ I contributed to the educational opportunities of my spouse.
Empty Checkbox​ My marriage has lasted __________ years.
Empty Checkbox​ I am __________ years old.
Empty Checkbox​ There have been excessive or abnormal expenditures, destruction, concealment or fraudulent disposition of community, joint tenancy and other property held in common.
Empty Checkbox​ There are actual damages and judgments from conduct resulting in criminal conviction of either you or your spouse in which the other spouse or child was the victim.
If the court finds you qualify for spousal maintenance, it will need the following information in determining the appropriate amount and duration. To assist the court, please answer the following:
1. If you have been employed during the marriage, state how and when you have been employed.
 
 
2. Do you have a physical or emotional condition that limits your ability to work? Describe:
 
 
3. Describe any contributions you have made to your spouse's earning ability or how you reduced your income or career opportunities to benefit your spouse.
 
 
4. If your request for spousal maintenance is granted, will you and the other party be able to contribute to the educational expenses of your children? Describe.
 
 
5. Why are the financial resources available to you, including property awarded in the decree, not adequate to meet your needs?
 
 
6. Do you think additional education or training would enable you to find employment sufficient to meet your needs? __________. Is this education or training readily available? __________. How long do you think it will take to complete this education or training? ___________
7. How much will it cost you per month to obtain health insurance after the divorce? __________. How much will the other party save per month if the insurance changes from a family plan to employee only health insurance? __________.
8. What is your spouse's present occupation and monthly income? (If you do not have documentation of your spouse's income, describe how you came to your estimate.)
 
 
Complete this financial statement.
NECESSARY MONTHLY EXPENSES (For yourself and minor children who reside with you)
House (mortgage/rent)
$__________
Repair/Upkeep
$__________
MONTHLY PAYMENTS/DEBTS
Utilities
Creditor
Balance
Payment
Electricity
$__________
 
$
 
$
 
Gas
$__________
 
$
 
$
 
Water & Sewer
$__________
 
$
 
$
 
Phone
$__________
Garbage
$__________
Total Monthly Payments
$
 
Food & Household
Total Expenses, Payments
Supplies
$__________
$
 
Work/School Lunch
$__________
Medical, dental, drugs, supplies
$__________
INCOME
Insurance not deducted from pay
$__________
GROSS PAYCHECK
Empty Checkbox​ weekly Empty Checkbox​ twice mo.*
$
 
Clothing
$__________
Empty Checkbox​ monthly Empty Checkbox​ every 2 weeks
$
 
Laundry/Dry Cleaning
$__________
*For example, the 1st and 15th
$
 
Childcare/Sitter
$__________
Less: Federal Taxes
$
 
Support paid for spouse and/or minor children of prior relationship
$__________
Less: State Taxes
$
 
SS & Medicare
$
 
Insurance
$
 
Car Repair/Maintenance
$__________
Savings, etc.
$
 
Car Insurance
$__________
Other __________
$
 
Gas/Oil
$__________
Other __________
$
 
Vehicle License
$__________
$
 
Public Transportation
$__________
Total Deductions
$
 
Other _______________
$__________
$__________
Net Paycheck
$
 
Total Monthly Expenses
$__________
TOTAL GROSS MONTHLY INCOME$_________________________
9. I request $ __________ per month for spousal maintenance for __________ years.
10. Can the other party's needs be met if you receive this requested spousal maintenance?
 
I declare under penalty of perjury that the foregoing is true and correct.
Date:
 
Signature:
 

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Added Aug. 30, 2018, effective Jan. 1, 2019.
17B A. R. S. Rules Fam. Law Proc., Form 6, AZ ST RFLP Form 6
State Court Rules are current with amendments received and effective through March 15, 2023. The Code of Judicial Administration is current with amendments received through March 15, 2023.
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