Divorce Nisi

Not used in Arizona, this is an order used in other jurisdictions to indicate that the judicial officer does not see an impediment to granting a divorce. This order is usually done as a predicate to the Court issuing a Decree of Divorce Absolute, the final order that actually terminates the marriage. Though it is not used in Arizona, it may become relevant in Arizona family law proceedings that enforce and/or modify decrees issued in other states and understanding the distinction between a divorce nisi and a divorce absolute can prevent confusion.