Dissolving Your Covenant or Non-Covenant Marriage

We can assist you in dissolving both covenant and non-covenant marriages by divorce (dissolution of marriage) or legal separation.

When most people are asked if they have a covenant or non-covenant marriage, they do not know the answer. Only a small percentage of couples’ marriages are covenant marriages. Most marriages are non-covenant. Let us help you understand the difference.

A covenant marriage includes requirements before getting married such as attending premarital counseling, signing a Declaration of Intent to Enter into a Covenant Marriage, and committing to be married for life. Many people enter into a covenant marriage because of religious reasons, but not all.

There are more restrictions when trying to dissolve your covenant marriage than a non-covenant marriage. Unlike traditional non-covenant marriages, a covenant marriage has limited legal grounds for divorce or legal separation but can be dissolved. Arizona is a no-fault state, and a non-covenant marriage only requires irreconcilable differences. If you agree to dissolve your marriage, we can get you divorced or legally separated in either type, covenant or non-covenant.

Affordable Legal Help from a Licensed Professional

Seeking legal advice is crucial when considering or dealing with a covenant marriage, especially regarding divorce or legal separation. We can schedule a free phone consultation within a day or two in most cases.

If you are considering a divorce or legal separation, do not hesitate to call us at Lewis Labadie and schedule a free telephone consultation to discuss your rights, the process, and cost.

Our legal paraprofessional, Amber Labadie, was one of the first to receive an LP license in Arizona in 2021. She has decades of experience as both a paralegal and now a Legal Paraprofessional. Amber is licensed by the State Bar (just like an attorney), can give legal advice, and represent you just as an attorney can in these types of matters. A legal paraprofessional is comparable to a nurse practitioner. She has a family law certification allowing her to represent clients in any family law matter. Do not confuse her role. She is not a legal document preparer. A document preparer can only prepare the pleadings necessary to file in court; they are not licensed like an attorney and cannot provide any legal advice to you.

Uncontested Divorce Options and Consultation Details

An uncontested divorce or legal separation (where both parties agree to dissolve their marriage) does not require any court hearings, and we offer reasonable rates at a flat fee for an uncontested divorce (or legal separation) both in a covenant and non-covenant marriage.

Lewis Labadie does not charge for a 20–30-minute telephone consultation, and we encourage you to reach out and call (480) 598-8724 during our normal business hours or hit “Get Started” to request a consultation and set up a convenient time to discuss your case with a free telephone consultation and let us help you understand your rights and discuss our fees and costs to handle your case. Payment plans can be done in some cases. Let us help you move onto the next chapter in your life.

Lewis Labadie handles family law cases in Maricopa County and Pinal County but also can handle outside counties too.