Lisa McNorton

About Lisa McNorton

Lisa C. McNorton is a partner with McNORTON FOX, PLLC, and is a Certified Specialist in Family Law. Lisa is a past-President of the Arizona Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Law (AAML) and current secretary of the Chapter and is active with committees in the national AAML organization. Lisa is the Secretary of the State Bar of Arizona Family Law Executive Council and a former Chair of the Family Law Section of the Pima County Bar Association. She is the co-chair of Tucson’s annual Advanced Family Law seminar, and a routine presenter in Family Law CLE.  As an advocate for continued education for family law attorneys, Lisa has assisted in trial colleges in both Pima and Maricopa Counties and co-chairs a mentoring program for family law attorneys aspiring to become specialized and Fellows of the AAML.

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• Law School: U of Arizona

Common questions about Family Law in Arizona

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Is Arizona a community property state?

Yes. Under ARS § 25-211, almost all assets and debts acquired during the marriage are community property, owned 50/50 regardless of whose name is on the title. Property is divided equitably (not necessarily equally) on divorce, and gifts and inheritances received individually generally remain separate property.

Is mediation required in Arizona family-law cases?

In most counties, yes - particularly for legal decision-making and parenting time disputes. Maricopa County uses Conciliation Services under ARS § 25-381.09, and other counties have similar court-connected mediation. Property and support issues are typically not court-mandated to mediation but are often voluntarily mediated, since judges encourage settlement.

How long does a divorce take in Arizona?

Arizona requires a 60-day waiting period after service of the petition before a divorce can be finalized (ARS § 25-329). Uncontested divorces typically resolve in 90-120 days; contested cases involving custody or asset disputes commonly take 12-18 months.

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