Taxpayer leaves California in early November having worked there up until he establishes residence in Arizona where he obtained employment.

His spouse remains in California and works there.

From what I have researched, it seems this couple can file joint non-resident returns for both states.

Since both CA and AZ are community property states, all income will be reported on both returns, with AZ receiving a tax credit for taxes paid to California.

Please validate if this approach will work in Lacerte.  If so, what would be some suggestions.  

Would it make more sense (apart from the extra time) to file four married filing separate returns?