This bill proposes several updates to the current statutes regarding spousal maintenance in Arizona. It adds a new requirement that the spouse seeking maintenance must lack sufficient property or income sources to meet their own reasonable needs, which is a modification of the existing conditions under which maintenance can be granted. Additionally, the bill specifies that the court may not award spousal maintenance for a period exceeding four years, a change from the current law that does not impose a time limit. The definition of "reasonable needs" is also clarified to include basic necessities necessary for self-sufficiency and child care.

Furthermore, the bill modifies the factors that the Arizona Supreme Court must consider when establishing guidelines for spousal maintenance. It changes the consideration of the standard of living during the marriage from the whole amount to one-half, and it emphasizes the financial resources of the spouse seeking maintenance, including their ability to meet their own needs independently. The bill also makes technical and conforming changes to ensure consistency with these new provisions.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-319