13-3610. Abandonment of spouse; classification 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.
Arizona Legal Code
§ 13.3610
Source: https://www.azleg.gov/ars/13/03610.htm· Version 2026