An affidavit is based upon either the personal knowledge of the affiant or his or her information and belief. Personal knowledge is the recognition of particular facts by either direct observation or experience. Information and belief is what the affiant feels he or she can state as true, although not based on firsthand knowledge.
An affidavit is a written statement of facts voluntarily made by an affiant under an oath or affirmation administered by a person authorized to do so by law.
Domestic partners are two people who have signed an affidavit swearing that they are: Are in a relationship of mutual support, caring, and commitment and intend to remain in such a relationship. Are each other's sole domestic partner. Are both at least 18 years of age and competent to contract.
Because unmarried cohabitation does not create a marital estate in Arizona, community property principles do not apply when unmarried couples separate. Instead, all property acquired by either party before or during the relationship is considered separate property belonging solely to the person who acquired it.
Civil unions are now recognized by the City of Sedona, Arizona. As of October 24, 2013, the City of Sedona has provided a registry for two unmarried persons who share “a relationship of mutual support, caring and commitment” to document their relationship legally.
25-213 - Separate property. A. A spouse's real and personal property that is owned by that spouse before marriage and that is acquired by that spouse during the marriage by gift, devise or descent, and the increase, rents, issues and profits of that property, is the separate property of that spouse.
The presumption of community property, can, in part, be overcome if the challenging party can prove by clear and convincing evidence that the property at issue was acquired as a gift.
Both individuals must currently share a common primary residence. Both individuals must be in a committed relationship and share responsibility for each other's common welfare. The individuals may not be related to one another by blood closer than would bar marriage in the State of Arizona.
If one or more of the facts affirmed in the declaration of domestic partnership no longer exists, one or both parties to a domestic partnership shall file a notarized notice of termination of domestic partnership with the City Clerk Department.
