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Bachelor's Courtney Robertson Files AZ Divorce: 3 Kids, 6-Year Marriage

Bachelor winner Courtney Robertson filed for divorce July 11 in Arizona. What A.R.S. § 25-403 means for her three children's custody.

By Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq.Arizona6 min read

Former Bachelor winner Courtney Robertson, 43, filed for divorce from husband Humberto Preciado on July 11, 2026, after nearly six years of marriage and three children together. Because the couple married in Sedona and appear to reside in Arizona, their divorce falls under Arizona's no-fault system, where the reason for the split — a broken trust — has no legal bearing on how a court divides property or decides parenting time.

Key Facts

DetailInformation
What happenedCourtney Robertson filed for divorce from Humberto Preciado
WhenConfirmed July 11, 2026
WhereArizona (married in Sedona, October 2020)
Who's affectedThe couple and their three children (ages 6, 5, and 2)
Key statuteA.R.S. § 25-312 (dissolution grounds); A.R.S. § 25-403 (legal decision-making)
ImpactNo-fault filing; custody terms not yet disclosed

Robertson, who won Season 16 of The Bachelor, confirmed the split to People on July 11, stating she filed after "learning information that irreparably damaged the trust" in the marriage. She emphasized a commitment to peaceful co-parenting for the couple's three young children. Preciado, an attorney, has not publicly commented. The couple married in Sedona, Arizona, in October 2020, meaning their case will be governed by Arizona family law regardless of the fame surrounding it.

Why this matters legally

Arizona is a pure no-fault divorce state, which means the "irreparably damaged trust" Robertson cited has no direct effect on how a judge divides assets or allocates parenting time. Under A.R.S. § 25-312, an Arizona court grants a dissolution when it finds the marriage is "irretrievably broken" — a finding that one spouse can establish on their own, without proving the other did anything wrong. There is no requirement to allege adultery, cruelty, or dishonesty to obtain the divorce itself.

This distinction confuses many people navigating a high-conflict split. The emotional cause of the divorce — a betrayal, a broken trust, an affair — feels legally significant, but in Arizona it rarely moves the needle on the financial outcome. Arizona courts divide marital property under community property principles in A.R.S. § 25-318, splitting assets acquired during the marriage equitably, which usually means roughly equally, without punishing a spouse for the reason the marriage ended. You can learn more about how no-fault divorce works and why the grounds you cite matter less than most people expect.

Where fault-adjacent conduct can matter is a narrow set of circumstances: financial misconduct like hiding or wasting marital assets, or behavior that directly harms the children. Even then, the analysis is tied to specific statutory factors, not to a general sense that one spouse behaved badly.

How Arizona law handles this

Arizona decides child custody — legally called "legal decision-making" and "parenting time" — under the best-interests standard in A.R.S. § 25-403. With three children ages 6, 5, and 2, this statute will drive the most consequential decisions in Robertson and Preciado's case. The court weighs eleven enumerated factors, including each parent's relationship with the children, the children's adjustment to home and community, the mental and physical health of everyone involved, and which parent is more likely to allow frequent, meaningful contact with the other.

Arizona law does not presume mothers should receive primary custody. A.R.S. § 25-403.02 directs courts to adopt a parenting plan that maximizes each parent's time with the children, consistent with their best interests. Robertson's public emphasis on peaceful co-parenting aligns with what Arizona judges look for — a parent's willingness to support the child's relationship with the other parent is itself a listed best-interests factor.

Before a contested custody trial, Arizona requires divorcing parents with minor children to complete a Parent Information Program under A.R.S. § 25-352, an educational course on the effects of divorce on children. On residency, Arizona requires that at least one spouse live in the state for 90 days before filing under A.R.S. § 25-312 — a threshold this couple, married and living in Arizona, easily meets. You can review the general residency requirements that apply to every Arizona filing.

On support, Arizona calculates child support using the Income Shares Model under the Arizona Child Support Guidelines in A.R.S. § 25-320, which combines both parents' incomes and apportions the obligation based on each parent's share and parenting time. Spousal maintenance, if any, is analyzed separately under A.R.S. § 25-319.

Practical takeaways

Whether you are watching a celebrity split or facing your own, here is what an Arizona divorce with young children realistically involves:

  1. Understand that the reason for your divorce usually will not change the outcome. Arizona's no-fault framework means "irreparably damaged trust" gets you the divorce but does not shift property division or custody in your favor. Focus your energy on the divorce process itself, not on proving your spouse wronged you.

  2. Prioritize a workable parenting plan. Under A.R.S. § 25-403, your demonstrated willingness to co-parent cooperatively is a factor a judge actually weighs. Documenting good-faith co-parenting from day one helps.

  3. Get your financial picture organized early. Community property division under A.R.S. § 25-318 requires full disclosure of marital assets and debts. Use our divorce cost estimator to anticipate what the process may cost.

  4. Know the timeline. Arizona imposes a mandatory 60-day waiting period from the date of service before a divorce can be finalized. Our divorce timeline tool maps out the typical stages for an Arizona case.

  5. If custody or support terms change later, both are modifiable. Arizona permits child support modification when there is a substantial and continuing change in circumstances — helpful as children age and incomes shift.

If you are beginning your own Arizona divorce, a personalized divorce roadmap can help you understand your next steps, and you can find a divorce attorney in your county when you are ready for professional guidance. High-profile divorces make headlines, but the same statutes govern every Arizona family — the difference is simply who is watching.

This article discusses recent news and provides general legal commentary. It does not constitute legal advice. Every case is unique. Consult a qualified family law attorney for advice specific to your situation.

Key Questions

Does Arizona require a reason to get divorced?

No. Arizona is a pure no-fault state under A.R.S. § 25-312. A court grants a divorce when the marriage is "irretrievably broken" — one spouse can establish this alone, with no need to prove adultery, cruelty, or a broken trust to obtain the dissolution.

How does Arizona decide child custody?

Arizona courts apply the best-interests standard in A.R.S. § 25-403, weighing eleven factors including each parent's relationship with the children and willingness to support the other parent's contact. Arizona uses the terms "legal decision-making" and "parenting time" rather than custody.

Does a broken trust or affair affect property division in Arizona?

Generally no. Under A.R.S. § 25-318, Arizona divides community property equitably — usually roughly equally — without punishing a spouse for the reason the marriage ended. Financial misconduct like hiding or wasting marital assets is the main exception a court will weigh.

How long does an Arizona divorce take?

Arizona imposes a mandatory 60-day waiting period from the date of service before a divorce can be finalized under A.R.S. § 25-329. Uncontested cases may resolve shortly after; contested cases involving custody or property can take a year or more.

What is Arizona's residency requirement to file for divorce?

At least one spouse must live in Arizona for 90 days before filing, under A.R.S. § 25-312. A couple who married and resides in Arizona easily meets this threshold, allowing them to file in the county where they live.

Written By

Antonio G. Jimenez, Esq.

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