Arizona statute
A.R.S. § 13-3610 — Abandonment of spouse; classification
Current through 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025)
Part of Chapter 36: Family Offenses, Arizona Revised Statutes.
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Full text of A.R.S. § 13-3610
Statutory text current through the 57th Legislature, 1st Regular Session (2025). This publication reproduces the official statutory text published by the Arizona Legislature (Arizona Legislative Council compilation, azleg.gov); it is not the official statutes of the State of Arizona.
A married person, having sufficient ability to provide for his or her spouse's support or who is able to earn the means of such spouse's support, who knowingly abandons and leaves such spouse in a destitute condition, is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
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Questions this section answers
Is abandonment of spouse a felony or a misdemeanor in Arizona?
Abandonment of spouse is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Arizona under A.R.S. § 13-3610.
Which Arizona statute covers abandonment of spouse?
Abandonment of spouse is governed by A.R.S. § 13-3610 (Abandonment of spouse; classification).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.