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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 25-311 (2026)

Jurisdiction; filing of petition

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A. The superior court is vested with original jurisdiction to hear and decide all matters arising pursuant to this chapter and pursuant to chapter 4, article 1 of this title.

B. A proceeding for dissolution of marriage, annulment or legal separation shall be filed in accordance with the Arizona rules of family law procedure. 

 

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 40 cases (2 in the last 5 years), 1963–2025 · leading case: Egan v. Fridlund-Horne, 211 P.3d 1213 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2009).
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Egan v. Fridlund-Horne, 211 P.3d 1213 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 8× “See A.R.S. § 25-311 (2007) ("The superior court is vested with original jurisdiction to hear and decide all matters arising pursuant to this chapter and pursuant to chapter 4, article 1 of this title.”
Finck v. O'Toole, 880 P.2d 624 (Ariz. 1994). · cites it 14× “We recognize that our reading of A.R.S. § 25-311 does not comport with the court of appeals' analysis in Bryan.”
In Re the Marriage of Thorn, 330 P.3d 973 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 4× “¶ 17 Stuart’s argument depends, in part, on the assumption that the family court’s subject matter jurisdiction is coterminous with its authority to act pursuant to A.R.S. §§ 25-311 and 25-318(A). 1 “In current usage, the phrase ‘subject matter jurisdiction’ refers to a court’s…”
Duckstein v. Wolf, 282 P.3d 428 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2012). · cites it 2× “To determine whether the trial court had the authority to issue the decree, we must decide whether the provision in A.”
Welch-Doden v. Roberts, 42 P.3d 1166 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2002). · cites it 2× “A.R.S. §§ 25-311,25-312 (2000); Schilz v.”
Olesen v. daniel/burge, 484 P.3d 139 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2021). · cites it 2× “¶10 A.R.S. § 25-311(A) grants the superior court jurisdiction to hear and decide all matters relating to legal decision-making and parenting time.”
Weaver v. Weaver, 643 P.2d 499 (Ariz. 1982). · cites it 4× “" Thus, Title 25 defines the boundaries of a dissolution court's jurisdiction, and the court may not exceed its jurisdiction even when exercising its equitable powers. Title 25 was amended subsequent to our decision in Proffit .”
Neal v. Neal, 570 P.2d 758 (Ariz. 1977). · cites it 2× “§ 25-319(A) sets forth the requisite findings of necessity which must precede any award of spousal maintenance. Although not inconceivable, it would indeed be a rare situation where the award of one dollar manifests such necessity.”
Martin v. Martin, 752 P.2d 1038 (Ariz. 1988). · cites it 2× “Once a trial court has jurisdiction over the dissolution action and personal jurisdiction over both parties, it has authority to determine all questions concerning dissolution, including property rights.”
Thomas v. Thomas, 205 P.3d 1137 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2009). · cites it 4× “A.R.S. § 25-311 (2007) (“The superior court is vested with original jurisdiction to hear and decide all matters arising pursuant to this chapter[.”
In Re the Marriage of Dorman, 9 P.3d 329 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). · cites it 2× “VI, § 14(9); A.R.S. §§ 25-311(A), 25-401(A), and 25-433(A); Estes, 137 Ariz.”
Lee v. Lee, 649 P.2d 997 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1982). · cites it 2× “CONCLUSION The trial court had jurisdiction to order the sale of the Southern Avenue property and the order was not an abuse of discretion.”
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— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 25-311(A) — 11 cases
Egan v. Fridlund-Horne, 211 P.3d 1213 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2009). “See A.R.S. § 25-311 (2007) ("The superior court is vested with original jurisdiction to hear and decide all matters arising pursuant to this chapter and pursuant to chapter 4, article 1 of this title.”
Duckstein v. Wolf, 282 P.3d 428 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2012). “To determine whether the trial court had the authority to issue the decree, we must decide whether the provision in A.”
Olesen v. daniel/burge, 484 P.3d 139 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2021). “¶10 A.R.S. § 25-311(A) grants the superior court jurisdiction to hear and decide all matters relating to legal decision-making and parenting time.”
In Re the Marriage of Dorman, 9 P.3d 329 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2000). “VI, § 14(9); A.R.S. §§ 25-311(A), 25-401(A), and 25-433(A); Estes, 137 Ariz.”
Lee v. Lee, 649 P.2d 997 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1982). “CONCLUSION The trial court had jurisdiction to order the sale of the Southern Avenue property and the order was not an abuse of discretion.”
— Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 25-311(D) — 2 cases
Van Emmerik v. Colosi, 972 P.2d 1034 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1998).
Palanti v. Palanti (Ariz. Ct. App. 2020).
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