A.R.S. § 25-320.02 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 320.02
25-320.02 Self-employed parent; tax practitioner; definition
Status: in_force

25-320.02. Self-employed parent; tax practitioner; definition

A. On request of either parent or on the court's own motion, before the court enters an order for child support pursuant to section 25-320, the court may order both parents to meet with a federally authorized tax practitioner if at least one of the parents is self-employed. The federally authorized tax practitioner shall review the accuracy of the self-employed parent's records and submit a written report to the court to help it determine the child support obligation.

B. Each parent may submit to the court the names of not more than two federally authorized tax practitioners. If the parents cannot agree on a federally authorized tax practitioner to conduct the review, the court shall make this choice from a list of names submitted by the parents.

C. The court shall determine which parent shall pay for the cost of the federally authorized tax practitioner or determine each parent's share of this cost.

D. For the purposes of this section, "federally authorized tax practitioner" has the same meaning prescribed in section 42-2069.
A.R.S. § 25-381.04 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 381.04
25-381.04 Assignment of judges; number of sessions
Status: in_force

25-381.04. Assignment of judges; number of sessions

In counties having more than one judge of the superior court, the presiding judge may annually, in the month of January, designate at least one judge to hear all cases under this article. The judge or judges so designated shall hold as many sessions of the conciliation court in each week as are necessary for the prompt disposition of the business before the court.
A.R.S. § 25-1313 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 6 / Section 1313
25-1313 Jurisdiction to modify child support order of another state if individual parties reside in this state
Status: in_force

25-1313. Jurisdiction to modify child support order of another state if individual parties reside in this state

A. If all of the individual parties reside in this state and the child does not reside in the issuing state, a tribunal of this state has jurisdiction to enforce and modify the issuing state's child support order in a proceeding to register that order.

B. A tribunal of this state exercising jurisdiction as provided in this section shall apply the provisions of this article and articles 1 and 2 of this chapter to the enforcement or modification proceeding. Articles 3, 4, 5, 7 and 8 of this chapter do not apply, and the tribunal shall apply the procedural and substantive laws of this state.
A.R.S. § 25-1010 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 1010
25-1010 Communication between courts; definition
Status: in_force

25-1010. Communication between courts; definition

A. A court of this state may communicate with a court in another state concerning a proceeding arising under this chapter.

B. The court may allow the parties to participate in the communication.  If the parties are not able to participate in the communication, they must be given the opportunity to present facts and legal arguments before a decision on jurisdiction is made.

C. Communication between courts on schedules, calendars, court records and similar matters may occur without informing the parties.  A record need not be made of the communication.

D. Except as otherwise provided in subsection C, a record must be made of a communication under this section.  The parties must be informed promptly of the communication and granted access to the record.

E. For the purposes of this section, "record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in any electronic or other medium and that is retrievable in perceivable form.
A.R.S. § 25-1282 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 5 / Section 1282
25-1282 Employer's compliance with income withholding order of another state
Status: in_force

25-1282. Employer's compliance with income withholding order of another state

A. On receipt of an income withholding order, the obligor's employer shall immediately provide a copy of the order to the obligor.

B. The employer shall treat an income withholding order issued in another state that appears regular on its face as if it had been issued by a tribunal of this state.

C. Except as provided by subsection D of this section and section 25-1283, the employer shall withhold and distribute the funds as directed in the withholding order by complying with the terms of the order that specify:

1. The duration and the amount of periodic payments of current child support, stated as a sum certain.

2. The person designated to receive payments and the address to which the payments are to be forwarded.

3. Medical support, whether in the form of periodic cash payment, stated as a sum certain, or ordering the obligor to provide health insurance coverage for the child under a policy available through the obligor's employment.

4. The amount of periodic payments of fees and costs for a support enforcement agency, the issuing tribunal and the obligee's attorney, stated as sums certain.

5. The amount of periodic payments of arrears and interest on arrears, stated as sums certain.

D. The employer shall comply with the law of the state of the obligor's principal place of employment for withholding from income with respect to:

1. The employer's fee for processing an income withholding order.

2. The maximum amount permitted to be withheld from the obligor's income.

3. The time within which the employer shall implement the withholding order and forward the child support payment.
A.R.S. § 25-1259 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 1259
25-1259 Receipt and disbursement of payments
Status: in_force

25-1259. Receipt and disbursement of payments

A. A support enforcement agency or tribunal of this state shall disburse promptly any amounts received pursuant to a support order, as directed by the order. The agency or tribunal shall furnish to a requesting party or tribunal of another state or a foreign country a certified statement by the custodian of the record of the amounts and dates of all payments received.

B. If neither the obligor, the obligee who is an individual nor the child resides in this state, on request from the support enforcement agency of this state or another state, a tribunal of this state shall:

1. Direct that the support payment be made to the support enforcement agency in the state in which the obligee is receiving services.

2. Issue and send to the obligor's employer a conforming income withholding order or an administrative notice of change of payee, reflecting the redirected payments.

C. The support enforcement agency of this state receiving redirected payments from another state pursuant to a law similar to subsection B shall furnish to a requesting party or tribunal of the other state a certified statement by the custodian of the record of the amount and dates of all payments received.
A.R.S. § 25-381.08 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 381.08
25-381.08 Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

25-381.08. Jurisdiction

Whenever any controversy exists between spouses which may, unless a reconciliation is achieved, result in the legal separation, dissolution or annulment of the marriage or in the disruption of the household, and there is any minor child of the spouses or either of them whose welfare might be affected thereby, the conciliation court shall have jurisdiction over the controversy, and over the parties thereto and all persons having any relation to the controversy, as further provided in this article.
A.R.S. § 25-806 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 806
25-806 Petition
Status: in_force

25-806. Petition

A. Paternity proceedings are commenced by the filing of a verified petition that alleges that a woman is delivered of a child or children born out of lawful wedlock or pregnant with a child conceived out of wedlock and that the respondent is the father of the child or children.

B. Maternity proceedings are commenced by the filing of a verified petition that alleges that a woman is delivered of a child or children born out of lawful wedlock and that the woman as respondent is the mother of the child or children.

C. The procedure on the filing of the petition shall be as in other civil cases, except that a party who has been served pursuant to section 8-106, subsection G must serve the mother with a copy of the verified petition and summons within thirty days after completion of service of notice as prescribed by that subsection.

D. If the respondent does not file a response or if the respondent files a written response admitting paternity or maternity, the court may immediately enter a judgment of paternity or maternity.  If other relevant issues are raised in the petition or response or in a separate petition filed after entry of a paternity or maternity judgment, the court shall proceed to resolve all relevant issues in the case pursuant to the rules of procedure applicable to family law cases.

E. A trial held pursuant to this section shall be made to the court.
A.R.S. § 25-507 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 507
25-507 Forms; alternative forms
Status: in_force

25-507. Forms; alternative forms

A. The request for assignment, order of assignment, notices to obligor and employer, request for hearing and request to adjust or terminate the order of assignment shall be on forms prescribed by the supreme court and shall be furnished by the clerk of the superior court as required by law or on request of any obligor, payee or employer.

B. Any party may use documents other than those provided pursuant to this section if the documents are substantially similar to those prescribed by the supreme court pursuant to this section.
A.R.S. § 25-513 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 513
25-513 Employer cooperation; violation; classification
Status: in_force

25-513. Employer cooperation; violation; classification

A. On written request delivered to an employer, payor or self-employed person by the department or its agent or the child support enforcement entity of any other state or its agent that administers a child support enforcement program as required by title IV-D of the social security act or by either party to a proceeding for support or maintenance, the employer, payor or self-employed person to whom the request is directed within twenty days of delivery shall notify the requesting party of the following information that the employer, payor or self-employed person possesses concerning the person who is obligated to pay support or maintenance or against whom this obligation is sought or to whom this obligation is owed:

1. Complete name.

2. Social security number.

3. Date and place of birth.

4. Present and past employment status.

5. Earnings, income, entitlements or other monies without regard to source.

6. Current or last known address.

7. Assets.

8. Availability and description of present or previous health insurance coverage for a dependent child.

9. Health insurance benefits paid or applied for under a health insurance policy for a dependent child.

10. Other benefits, including disability payments or payments made pursuant to a pension or retirement program.

B. The information required pursuant to subsection A, paragraphs 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 shall not be requested or provided unless paternity has been established.

C. If any legal action is necessary for the requesting party to obtain the information requested pursuant to subsection A, the requesting party is entitled to receive costs and attorney fees from the employer, payor or self-employed person who fails to cooperate as prescribed in subsection A.

D. A party shall not request or receive address information protected by an order of protection, an injunction against harassment or any other court order in a domestic violence matter. The employer, payor or self-employed person is not required to determine whether an order of protection, an injunction against harassment or any other court order in a domestic violence matter exists before releasing the information requested pursuant to subsection A.

E. A party other than the department or its agent or the child support enforcement entity of any other state or its agent that administers a child support enforcement program as required by title IV-D of the social security act may make a request for information pursuant to this section not more than once in any three month period.

F. The department or its agent or the child support enforcement entity of any other state or its agent that administers a child support enforcement program as required by title IV-D of the social security act may deliver the request allowed in subsection A electronically. On request of the department, an employer shall provide its last known electronic contact information.

G. A party may request and obtain information pursuant to subsection A only for the following purposes:

1. To identify and locate a person who is under an obligation to pay support.

2. To identify and locate a person against whom an obligation is sought.

3. To identify and locate a person to whom an obligation is owed.

4. To identify and locate information pursuant to subsection A, paragraphs 5, 7, 8, 9 and 10 relating to a person who is obligated to pay support.

H. A party who requests or obtains information pursuant to subsection A for purposes other than those prescribed in subsection G is guilty of a class 1 misdemeanor.
A.R.S. § 25-1003 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 1003
25-1003 Proceeding governed by other law
Status: in_force

25-1003. Proceeding governed by other law

This chapter does not govern an adoption proceeding or a proceeding pertaining to the authorization of emergency medical care for a child.
A.R.S. § 25-324 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 324
25-324 Attorney fees
Status: in_force

25-324. Attorney fees

A. The court from time to time, after considering the financial resources of both parties and the reasonableness of the positions each party has taken throughout the proceedings, may order a party to pay a reasonable amount to the other party for the costs and expenses of maintaining or defending any proceeding under this chapter or chapter 4, article 1 of this title.  On request of a party or another court of competent jurisdiction, the court shall make specific findings concerning the portions of any award of fees and expenses that are based on consideration of financial resources and that are based on consideration of reasonableness of positions. The court may make these findings before, during or after the issuance of a fee award.

B. If the court determines that a party filed a petition under one of the following circumstances, the court shall award reasonable costs and attorney fees to the other party:

1. The petition was not filed in good faith.

2. The petition was not grounded in fact or based on law.

3. The petition was filed for an improper purpose, such as to harass the other party, to cause an unnecessary delay or to increase the cost of litigation to the other party.

C. For the purpose of this section, costs and expenses may include attorney fees, deposition costs and other reasonable expenses as the court finds necessary to the full and proper presentation of the action, including any appeal.

D. The court may order all amounts paid directly to the attorney, who may enforce the order in the attorney's name with the same force and effect, and in the same manner, as if the order had been made on behalf of any party to the action.
A.R.S. § 25-381.10 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 381.10
25-381.10 Petition; caption
Status: in_force

25-381.10. Petition; caption

The petition shall be captioned substantially as follows:

In the Superior Court of the State of Arizona in and

for the County of _________________

Upon the petition of

____________________    Petition for conciliation

(Petitioner)      under the Court of

and concerning    Conciliation Law

____________________ and

____________________ respondents
A.R.S. § 25-418 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 418
25-418 Family reunification treatment; prohibited conditions; definition
Status: in_force

25-418. Family reunification treatment; prohibited conditions; definition

A. Notwithstanding any other law, unless both parents consent, a court may not order family reunification treatment that, as a condition of enrollment or participation, requires any of the following:

1. A no-contact order with the aligned parent.

2. An overnight, out-of-state or multiday stay.

3. A transfer of physical or legal custody of the child.

4. The use of private youth transporters or private transportation agents engaged in the use of force, threat or force, physical obstruction or circumstances that place the safety of the child at risk.

5. The use of threats of physical force, undue coercion, verbal abuse or isolation from the child's family, community or other sources of support.

B. For the purposes of this section, "family reunification treatment" means a treatment, therapy, program, service or camp that is aimed at reuniting or reestablishing a relationship between a child and an estranged or rejected parent.
A.R.S. § 25-408 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 408
25-408 Rights of each parent; parenting time; relocation of child; exception; enforcement; access to prescription medication and records
Status: in_force

25-408. Rights of each parent; parenting time; relocation of child; exception; enforcement; access to prescription medication and records

A. If by written agreement or court order both parents are entitled to joint legal decision-making or parenting time and both parents reside in the state, at least forty-five days' advance written notice shall be provided to the other parent before a parent may do either of the following:

1. Relocate the child outside the state.

2. Relocate the child more than one hundred miles within the state.

B. The notice required by this section shall be made by certified mail, return receipt requested, or pursuant to the Arizona rules of family law procedure. The court shall sanction a parent who, without good cause, does not comply with the notification requirements of this subsection.  The court may impose a sanction that will affect legal decision-making or parenting time only in accordance with the child's best interests.

C. Within thirty days after notice is made the nonmoving parent may petition the court to prevent relocation of the child. After expiration of this time any petition or other application to prevent relocation of the child may be granted only on a showing of good cause.  This subsection does not prohibit a parent who is seeking to relocate the child from petitioning the court for a hearing, on notice to the other parent, to determine the appropriateness of a relocation that may adversely affect the other parent's legal decision-making or parenting time rights.

D. Subsection A of this section does not apply if provision for relocation of a child has been made by a court order or a written agreement of the parties that is dated within one year of the proposed relocation of the child.

E. If a child is relocated pursuant to this section, unless otherwise ordered by the court, all parties must continue to comply with current court orders, regardless of distance moved or notice required.

F. Pending the determination by the court of a petition or application to prevent relocation of the child:

1. A parent with sole legal decision-making or a parent with joint legal decision-making and primary residence of a child who is required by circumstances of health, safety, employment or eviction of that parent or that parent's spouse to relocate in less than forty-five days after written notice has been given to the other parent may temporarily relocate with the child.

2. A parent who shares joint legal decision-making and substantially equal parenting time and who is required by circumstances of health, safety, employment or eviction of that parent or that parent's spouse to relocate in less than forty-five days after written notice has been given to the other parent may temporarily relocate with the child only if both parents execute a written agreement to permit relocation of the child.

G. The court shall determine whether to allow the parent to relocate the child in accordance with the child's best interests. The burden of proving what is in the child's best interests is on the parent who is seeking to relocate the child.  To the extent practicable the court shall also make appropriate arrangements to ensure the continuation of a meaningful relationship between the child and both parents.

H. The court shall not deviate from a provision of any parenting plan or other written agreement by which the parents specifically have agreed to allow or prohibit relocation of the child unless the court finds that the provision is no longer in the child's best interests. There is a rebuttable presumption that a provision from any parenting plan or other written agreement is in the child's best interests.

I. In determining the child's best interests the court shall consider all relevant factors including:

1. The factors prescribed under section 25-403.

2. Whether the relocation is being made or opposed in good faith and not to interfere with or to frustrate the relationship between the child and the other parent or the other parent's right of access to the child.

3. The prospective advantage of the move for improving the general quality of life for the custodial parent or for the child.

4. The likelihood that the parent with whom the child will reside after the relocation will comply with parenting time orders.

5. Whether the relocation will allow a realistic opportunity for parenting time with each parent.

6. The extent to which moving or not moving will affect the emotional, physical or developmental needs of the child.

7. The motives of the parents and the validity of the reasons given for moving or opposing the move including the extent to which either parent may intend to gain a financial advantage regarding continuing child support obligations.

8. The potential effect of relocation on the child's stability.

J. The court shall assess attorney fees and court costs against either parent if the court finds that the parent has unreasonably denied, restricted or interfered with court-ordered parenting time.

K. Pursuant to section 25-403.06, each parent is entitled to have access to prescription medication, documents and other information about the child unless the court finds that access would endanger seriously the child's or a parent's physical, mental, moral or emotional health.
A.R.S. § 25-381.23 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 381.23
25-381.23 Option for mandatory conciliation
Status: in_force

25-381.23. Option for mandatory conciliation

In those counties in which the superior court has by rule or order established a conciliation court, the judge or judges of the conciliation court may, by local rule, with the approval of the presiding judge of the superior court in that county, require one or more hearings or conferences at which the parties must attend in order to further the purposes of this article. The court may also grant exemptions from such a local and mandatory rule if to do otherwise would cause undue hardship.
A.R.S. § 25-505.02 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 505.02
25-505.02 Insurance data exchange; withholding orders; immunity; definitions
Status: in_force

25-505.02. Insurance data exchange; withholding orders; immunity; definitions

A. Before remitting a payment under an insurance contract to a claimant whose claim is based on an accident or a loss that occurred in this state, an insurer authorized to transact insurance pursuant to title 20, chapter 2, article 1 may provide information to the department or its agent to ascertain whether a claimant owes any arrearage. An insurer may establish and revise at its discretion the dollar-amount threshold for claims at or above which it will report pursuant to this section.

B. The department or its agent shall establish an insurance industry data match reporting system that is operated by the department or its agent and use data exchanges to compare claimant information held by insurers with the department's database of obligors who owe arrearages. An insurer may either provide to the department or its agent information about the claimant or match information made available by the department or its agent with information about the claimant.

C. If a claimant who owes an arrearage is identified, an insurer may provide the following information on claims to the department or its agent before making a payment to the claimant:

1. The claimant's name, address, date of birth and social security number, if available, as they appear in the insurer's records.

2. The insurer's name, address and federal employer identification number.

3. The name and contact information for the insurer's employee that is managing the claimant's claim.

D. If the insurer is unable to use a method and format prescribed by the department or its agent, the insurer may cooperate with the department or its agent to identify another method including submission of written materials.

E. An insurer may provide information under this section by either of the following:

1. Participating in an insurance industry database that contains the necessary information and authorizes the department or its agent to obtain the information from the database for purposes of complying with this section.

2. Providing the information through the federal office of child support enforcement.

F. The department or its agent may use the information collected pursuant to this section for the administration and enforcement of child support pursuant to title IV-D. Except as provided by federal law, the information collected shall be used only to locate a person to establish paternity and to establish, modify and enforce support obligations.  The information may be disclosed to an agent under contract with the department to carry out these purposes.  The information may also be disclosed to agencies of this state, political subdivisions of this state, federal agencies involved with support, other states and political subdivisions of other states that are seeking to locate persons to enforce support pursuant to title IV-D.  The information collected pursuant to this section is exempt from disclosure pursuant to title 39, chapter 1.

G. If a comparison of claimant and obligor information reveals a match with an obligor who has child support arrearage in a title IV-D case, the department or its agent shall send to the insurer, within three business days after discovering the match, an income withholding order pursuant to section 25-505.01 or a child support limited income withholding order pursuant to section 25-505. Any portion that replaces wages or provides income in lieu of wages is subject to the limitations prescribed in section 33-1131, subsection C. The insurer shall withhold the full amount of the arrearages as set forth in the child support limited income withholding order that is not otherwise exempt by law and pay the withheld amount to the support payment clearinghouse.

H. An insurer that makes a payment as permitted by this section arising from a child support limited income withholding order as permitted in this section is not liable to the claimant or the claimant's beneficiary or creditors.

I. A child support limited income withholding order issued pursuant to this section encumbers the right of a claimant to payment under the policy. The insurer shall disburse to the claimant only the portion of the payment remaining, if any, after the child support limited income withholding order has been satisfied.

J. The child support limited income withholding order is inferior to any lien or claim for both of the following:

1. Documented services and expenses that are related to the claim, including attorney fees, court costs, witness fees and reasonable litigation expenses.

2. Health care expenses.

K. Notwithstanding any other law, an insurer is immune from any liability for using the data match reporting system to identify if a claimant owes an arrearage, for providing information to the department or its agent pursuant to this section or for a delay in the payment of a claim resulting from compliance with this section.

L. An insurer that makes a payment on a child support lien as permitted in this section is not liable to the claimant or the claimant's beneficiary or creditors. An insurer that in good faith fails to make a payment on a child support lien as provided in this section is immune from civil liability. This section does not give rise to a claim or cause of action against an insurer by a person who asserts that the person is the intended obligee of the outstanding lien for child support.

M. An insurer is not required to report or identify the following types of claims:

1. First-party actual property damage claims that are benefits payable under an insurance policy arising out of covered damage for actual repair, replacement or loss of use of an insured property, including a payment for:

(a) Physical damage coverage under a personal automobile policy for actual repair, replacement, loss of use or other associated costs including towing, storage, vehicle rentals or costs to an insured vehicle and sent directly to a vendor or repair facility for the actual repair or replacement of the damaged property.

(b) Coverage for loss of damage to an insured dwelling and contents under a residential, homeowners, farm and ranch owners, condominium owners, landlord owners or tenant property insurance policy or other similar policies, including additional living expenses payable under such a policy.

(c) Benefits paid to the mortgagee or lienholder of the property, including payments issued jointly to the insured and the mortgagee.

(d) Coverage for physical loss or damage to commercial property or business personal property insured under a commercial property, farm, inland marine, builder's risk or other similar policy.

2. Actual medical expenses that are payments issued to:

(a) And sent directly to a health care provider.

(b) The claimant after the claimant provides proof of the amount actually paid by the claimant to the health care provider and the amount is at least as much as the insurance payment, but does not include any amounts that are billed but not paid.

3. A copayable insurance payment mailed directly to a vendor, repair facility or health care provider that includes the claimant as a copayee under paragraph 1 or 2 of this subsection.

4. Benefits payable directly to a creditor of a claimant under the terms of the policy.

5. Benefits assigned to be paid to a health care provider or facility for actual expenses that are the amount actually owed by the insured but not otherwise paid or reimbursed.

6. Limited benefits that include coverage for one or more specified diseases or illnesses, dental or vision benefits, hospital indemnity or other fixed indemnity insurance coverage and short-term major medical contracts and that do not exceed one thousand dollars per person over a thirty-day period, including any benefits to be paid under a plan or rider of accident insurance or accidental death or loss of limb coverage.

7. Benefits paid in accordance with group long-term care insurance or long-term care insurance as defined in section 20-1691.

8. Benefits paid on behalf of an individual directly to a retirement plan or an accelerated death benefit.

9. Third-party property damage claims that are benefits paid or payable:

(a) To a vendor or repair facility for the actual repair, replacement or loss of use of any of the following:

(i) A dwelling, condominium or other improvements on real property.

(ii) A vehicle, including a motor vehicle, motorcycle or recreational vehicle.

(iii) Other tangible property that has sustained actual damage or loss.

(b) For a claim for reimbursement of the claimant for payments made by the claimant to the vendor or repair facility for the actual repair, replacement or loss of use of any of the following:

(i) A dwelling, condominium or other improvements on real property.

(ii) A vehicle, including a motor vehicle, motorcycle or recreational vehicle.

(iii) Other tangible property that has sustained actual damage or loss.

10. Benefits paid or payable to a claimant under workers' compensation benefits coverage where the claimant has paid a health care provider's bill and payment is not greater than the amount owed for the treatment rendered.

11. Claims covered under a health benefits plan.  For the purposes of this paragraph, "health benefits plan" means a hospital and medical service corporation policy or certificate, a health care services organization contract, a disability policy, a group disability policy, a certificate of insurance of a group disability policy that is not issued in this state, a multiple employer welfare arrangement or any other arrangement under which health services or health benefits are provided. Health benefits plan does not include:

(a) Accident only, dental only, vision only, disability income only or long-term care only insurance, fixed or hospital indemnity coverage, limited benefit coverage, specified disease coverage, credit coverage or taft-hartley trusts.

(b) Coverage that is issued as a supplement to liability insurance.

(c) Medicare supplemental insurance.

(d) Workers' compensation insurance.

(e) Automobile medical payment insurance.

N. An insurer providing information permitted by this section may match and report any claim seeking an economic benefit in which any of the following applies:

1. A first-party claimant making a claim resides in this state.

2. A third-party claimant making a third-party claim resides in this state.

3. A liability insurer providing coverage to an insured on a third-party claim and the claim occurred in this state.

O. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Arrearage" means past due support a person is required to pay in a title IV-D case.

2. "Claimant" includes an individual who makes a claim against an insured or under an insurance policy, including casualty insurance as defined in section 20-252 and disability insurance as defined in section 20-253.
A.R.S. § 25-123 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 123
25-123 Recording licenses; endorsement of solemnization; recording return; lost licenses
Status: in_force

25-123. Recording licenses; endorsement of solemnization; recording return; lost licenses

A. The clerk of the superior court shall maintain a record of all marriage licenses issued.

B. The person solemnizing the rites of matrimony shall endorse the act of solemnization on the license and shall return the license to the clerk within thirty days after the solemnization. The returned marriage license shall be recorded by the clerk.

C. If a marriage license is lost before the endorsement of solemnization, the persons who wish to marry shall reapply to the clerk for a marriage license pursuant to section 25-121 and pay a fee pursuant to section 12-284.

D. If the license that bears the endorsement of solemnization is lost, the clerk shall issue a replacement license that must be signed by the person who solemnized the marriage, the persons married and two of the witnesses to the marriage ceremony. The signed replacement license shall be returned to the clerk who shall record the license. If the persons married are unable to obtain all of the required signatures, either of them or their representative may apply to the superior court for an order to authorize the issuance of a duplicate endorsed marriage license. The application shall be by a sworn statement that describes the circumstances of the marriage ceremony and that contains the notarized signatures of the applicant and, if possible, both persons married, the person who solemnized the marriage and at least two witnesses to the marriage ceremony. If the application is submitted by a representative, the court shall determine if the representative is an appropriate requesting party. Pursuant to a court order, the clerk shall issue and record a duplicate endorsed marriage license. The court shall not charge a fee for the application or for issuing or recording the duplicate endorsed marriage license.
A.R.S. § 25-805 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 805
25-805 Effect of death, absence or insanity of plaintiff
Status: in_force

25-805. Effect of death, absence or insanity of plaintiff

If after the petition is filed the petitioner dies, becomes insane, departs the state or fails to litigate the issue, the proceedings do not abate but may be continued, with the state as petitioner, as to any child in the legal custody of any state agency, or as to any child who is the beneficiary of any state or federal financial assistance.
A.R.S. § 25-1051 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 1051
25-1051 Definitions
Status: in_force

25-1051. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Petitioner" means a person who seeks enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.

2. "Respondent" means a person against whom a proceeding has been commenced for enforcement of an order for return of a child under the Hague convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction or enforcement of a child custody determination.
A.R.S. § 25-1222 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 2 / Section 1222
25-1222 Duration of personal jurisdiction
Status: in_force

25-1222. Duration of personal jurisdiction

Personal jurisdiction acquired by a tribunal of this state in a proceeding under this chapter or another law of this state relating to a support order continues as long as the tribunal of this state has continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify its order or continuing jurisdiction to enforce its order pursuant to sections 25-1225, 25-1226 and 25-1231.
A.R.S. § 25-414 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 414
25-414 Violation of visitation or parenting time rights; penalties
Status: in_force

25-414. Violation of visitation or parenting time rights; penalties

A. If the court, based on a verified petition and after it gives reasonable notice to an alleged violating parent and an opportunity for that person to be heard, finds that a parent has refused without good cause to comply with a visitation or parenting time order, the court shall do at least one of the following:

1. Find the violating parent in contempt of court.

2. Order visitation or parenting time to make up for the missed sessions.

3. Order parent education at the violating parent's expense.

4. Order family counseling at the violating parent's expense.

5. Order civil penalties of not to exceed one hundred dollars for each violation. The court shall transmit monies collected pursuant to this paragraph each month to the county treasurer. The county treasurer shall transmit these monies monthly to the state treasurer for deposit into the alternative dispute resolution fund established by section 12-135.

6. Order both parents to participate in mediation or some other appropriate form of alternative dispute resolution at the violating parent's expense.

7. Make any other order that may promote the best interests of the child or children involved.

B. Within twenty-five days of service of the petition the court shall hold a hearing or conference before a judge, commissioner or person appointed by the court to review noncompliance with a visitation or parenting time order.

C. Court costs and attorney fees incurred by the nonviolating parent associated with the review of noncompliance with a visitation or parenting time order shall be paid by the violating parent. In the event the custodial parent prevails, the court in its discretion may award court costs and attorney fees to the custodial parent.
A.R.S. § 25-1034 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 1034
25-1034 Temporary emergency jurisdiction
Status: in_force

25-1034. Temporary emergency jurisdiction

A. A court of this state has temporary emergency jurisdiction if the child is present in this state and the child has been abandoned or it is necessary in an emergency to protect the child because the child, or a sibling or parent of the child, is subjected to or threatened with mistreatment or abuse.

B. If there is no previous child custody determination that is entitled to be enforced under this chapter and a child custody proceeding has not been commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under section 25-1031, 25-1032 or 25-1033, a child custody determination made under this section remains in effect until an order is obtained from a court of a state having jurisdiction under section 25-1031, 25-1032 or 25-1033.  If a child custody proceeding has not been or is not commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under section 25-1031, 25-1032 or 25-1033, a child custody determination made under this section becomes a final determination, if it so provides and this state becomes the home state of the child.

C. If there is a previous child custody determination that is entitled to be enforced under this chapter or a child custody proceeding has been commenced in a court of a state having jurisdiction under section 25-1031, 25-1032 or 25-1033, any order issued by a court of this state under this section must specify in the order a period that the court considers adequate to allow the person seeking an order to obtain an order from the state having jurisdiction under section 25-1031, 25-1032 or 25-1033.  The order issued in this state remains in effect until an order is obtained from the other state within the period specified or the period expires.

D. A court of this state that has been asked to make a child custody determination under this section, on being informed that a child custody proceeding has been commenced in, or a child custody determination has been made by, a court of a state having jurisdiction under section 25-1031, 25-1032 or 25-1033, shall immediately communicate with the other court.  A court of this state that exercises jurisdiction pursuant to section 25-1031, 25-1032 or 25-1033, on being informed that a child custody proceeding has been commenced in, or a child custody determination has been made by, a court of another state under a statute similar to this section, shall immediately communicate with the court of that state to resolve the emergency, protect the safety of the parties and the child and determine a period for the duration of the temporary order.
A.R.S. § 25-401 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 401
25-401 Definitions
Status: in_force

25-401. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "In loco parentis" means a person who has been treated as a parent by a child and who has formed a meaningful parental relationship with a child for a substantial period of time.

2. "Joint legal decision-making" means both parents share decision-making and neither parent's rights or responsibilities are superior except with respect to specified decisions as set forth by the court or the parents in the final judgment or order.

3. "Legal decision-making" means the legal right and responsibility to make all nonemergency legal decisions for a child including those regarding education, health care, religious training and personal care decisions.  For the purposes of interpreting or applying any international treaty, federal law, a uniform code or the statutes of other jurisdictions of the United States, legal decision-making means legal custody.

4. "Legal parent" means a biological or adoptive parent whose parental rights have not been terminated.  Legal parent does not include a person whose paternity has not been established pursuant to section 25-812 or 25-814.

5. "Parenting time" means the schedule of time during which each parent has access to a child at specified times.  Each parent during their scheduled parenting time is responsible for providing the child with food, clothing and shelter and may make routine decisions concerning the child's care.

6. "Sole legal decision-making" means one parent has the legal right and responsibility to make major decisions for a child.

7. "Visitation" means a schedule of time that occurs with a child by someone other than a legal parent.
A.R.S. § 25-1033 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 1033
25-1033 Jurisdiction to modify determination
Status: in_force

25-1033. Jurisdiction to modify determination

Except as otherwise provided in section 25-1034, a court of this state shall not modify a child custody determination made by a court of another state unless a court of this state has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under section 25-1031, subsection A, paragraph 1 or 2 and either of the following is true:

1. The court of the other state determines that it no longer has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under section 25-1032 or that a court of this state would be a more convenient forum under section 25-1037.

2. A court of this state or a court of the other state determines that the child, the child's parents and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in the other state.
A.R.S. § 25-553 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 3 / Section 553
25-553 Request for arrearages; deadline
Status: in_force

25-553. Request for arrearages; deadline

A. The person to whom the spousal maintenance obligation is owed may file a request for judgment for spousal maintenance arrearages not later than three years after the date the spousal maintenance order terminates.  In that proceeding there is no bar to establishing a money judgment for all of the unpaid spousal maintenance arrearages.

B. Notwithstanding any other law, formal written judgments for spousal maintenance and for associated costs and attorney fees are exempt from renewal and are enforceable until paid in full.

C. If termination of the spousal maintenance order is disputed, this section shall be liberally construed to effect its intention of diminishing the limitation on the collection of spousal maintenance arrearages.
A.R.S. § 25-381.24 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 381.24
25-381.24 Counseling
Status: in_force

25-381.24. Counseling

The conciliation court, in counties having a population of less than two hundred thousand persons according to the most recent United States census, may contract with qualified marriage and family counselors to provide counseling services.
A.R.S. § 25-403 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 403
25-403 Legal decision-making; best interests of child
Status: in_force

25-403. Legal decision-making; best interests of child

A. The court shall determine legal decision-making and parenting time, either originally or on petition for modification, in accordance with the best interests of the child. The court shall consider all factors that are relevant to the child's physical and emotional well-being, including:

1. The past, present and potential future relationship between the parent and the child.

2. The interaction and interrelationship of the child with the child's parent or parents, the child's siblings and any other person who may significantly affect the child's best interest.

3. The child's adjustment to home, school and community.

4. If the child is of suitable age and maturity, the wishes of the child as to legal decision-making and parenting time.

5. The mental and physical health of all individuals involved.

6. Which parent is more likely to allow the child frequent, meaningful and continuing contact with the other parent.  This paragraph does not apply if the court determines that a parent is acting in good faith to protect the child from witnessing an act of domestic violence or being a victim of domestic violence or child abuse.

7. Whether one parent intentionally misled the court to cause an unnecessary delay, to increase the cost of litigation or to persuade the court to give a legal decision-making or a parenting time preference to that parent.

8. Whether there has been domestic violence or child abuse pursuant to section 25-403.03.

9. The nature and extent of coercion or duress used by a parent in obtaining an agreement regarding legal decision-making or parenting time.

10. Whether a parent has complied with chapter 3, article 5 of this title.

11. Whether either parent was convicted of an act of false reporting of child abuse or neglect under section 13-2907.02.

B. In a contested legal decision-making or parenting time case, the court shall make specific findings on the record about all relevant factors and the reasons for which the decision is in the best interests of the child.
A.R.S. § 25-413 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 413
25-413 Domestic relations education and mediation fund; report
Status: in_force

25-413. Domestic relations education and mediation fund; report

A. Each county treasurer shall establish a domestic relations education and mediation fund consisting of monies received pursuant to section 12-284, subsection C.

B. The presiding judge of the superior court shall use fund monies to establish, maintain and enhance programs designed to educate persons about impacts on children of dissolution of marriage, legal separation and restructuring of families and programs for mediation of parenting time or legal decision-making disputes under this chapter or chapter 6 of this title.

C. The county treasurer shall disburse monies from the fund only at the direction of the presiding judge of the superior court.

D. On notice of the presiding judge, the county treasurer shall invest monies in the fund and monies earned from investment shall be credited to the fund.

E. Monies that are expended from the fund shall be used to supplement, and not supplant, any state or county appropriations that would otherwise be available for programs described in subsection B of this section.

F. On or before August 10 of each year, the county treasurer shall submit a report to the presiding judge that shows the amount of monies in the domestic relations education and mediation fund.
A.R.S. § 25-111 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 1 / Article 2 / Section 111
25-111 Requirement of license and solemnization; covenant marriages
Status: in_force

25-111. Requirement of license and solemnization; covenant marriages

A. A marriage shall not be contracted by agreement without a marriage ceremony.

B. A marriage contracted within this state is not valid unless all of the following occur:

1. A license is issued as provided in this title.

2. The marriage is solemnized by a person authorized by law to solemnize marriages or by a person purporting to act in such capacity and believed in good faith by at least one of the parties to be so authorized.

3. The marriage is solemnized before the expiration of the marriage license.

C. The requirements of this section do not apply to the conversion of an existing marriage that is valid in this state to a covenant marriage that complies with the requirements of section 25-902.
A.R.S. § 25-526 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 526
25-526 Child support enforcement information; internet posting
Status: in_force

25-526. Child support enforcement information; internet posting

The department of economic security division of child support enforcement shall post information on the internet on a quarterly basis that identifies no fewer than ten nonpayors of child support who have an arrearage in an amount equal to or greater than twelve months of support. The information shall include a photograph of each of these persons.
A.R.S. § 25-906 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 7 / Article 1 / Section 906
25-906 Information pamphlet; requirements; distribution
Status: in_force

25-906. Information pamphlet; requirements; distribution

A. The supreme court shall publish a pamphlet entitled "Covenant Marriage in Arizona". The pamphlet shall describe the requirements for entering into a covenant marriage pursuant to this chapter and the grounds necessary to obtain a decree of dissolution of marriage or a legal separation.

B. The supreme court shall provide the pamphlet on request to any person who provides counseling pursuant to this chapter.
A.R.S. § 25-801 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 801
25-801 Jurisdiction
Status: in_force

25-801. Jurisdiction

The superior court has original jurisdiction in proceedings to establish maternity or paternity. All such proceedings shall be civil actions.
A.R.S. § 25-814 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 814
25-814 Presumption of paternity
Status: in_force

25-814. Presumption of paternity

A. A man is presumed to be the father of the child if:

1. He and the mother of the child were married at any time in the ten months immediately preceding the birth or the child is born within ten months after the marriage is terminated by death, annulment, declaration of invalidity or dissolution of marriage or after the court enters a decree of legal separation.

2. Genetic testing affirms at least a ninety-five per cent probability of paternity.

3. A birth certificate is signed by the mother and father of a child born out of wedlock.

4. A notarized or witnessed statement is signed by both parents acknowledging paternity or separate substantially similar notarized or witnessed statements are signed by both parents acknowledging paternity.

B. If another man is presumed to be the child's father under subsection A, paragraph 1, an acknowledgment of paternity may be effected only with the written consent of the presumed father or after the presumption is rebutted.  If the presumed father has died or cannot reasonably be located, paternity may be established without written consent.

C. Any presumption under this section shall be rebutted by clear and convincing evidence. If two or more presumptions apply, the presumption that the court determines, on the facts, is based on weightier considerations of policy and logic will control. A court decree establishing paternity of the child by another man rebuts the presumption.
A.R.S. § 25-514 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 514
25-514 Priority of action and judgments
Status: in_force

25-514. Priority of action and judgments

Except as otherwise provided by statute, actions pursuant to this article shall be given priority over all other civil actions. Except for judgments foreclosing or enforcing prior recorded mortgages, deeds of trust, contracts or conveyance of real property, security agreements, or other liens or encumbrances upon real or personal property created by the property owner a judgment resulting from an action brought for enforcement of child support has priority over all other judgments. Such priority shall not arise until a certified copy of the child support judgment is recorded with the county recorder.
A.R.S. § 25-1223 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 2 / Section 1223
25-1223 Initiating and responding tribunal of state
Status: in_force

25-1223. Initiating and responding tribunal of state

Under this chapter, a tribunal of this state may serve as an initiating tribunal to forward proceedings to a tribunal of another state and as a responding tribunal for proceedings initiated in another state or a foreign country.
A.R.S. § 25-403.03 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 403.03
25-403.03 Domestic violence and child abuse
Status: in_force

25-403.03. Domestic violence and child abuse

A. Notwithstanding subsection D of this section, joint legal decision-making shall not be awarded if the court makes a finding of the existence of significant domestic violence pursuant to section 13-3601 or if the court finds by a preponderance of the evidence that there has been a significant history of domestic violence.

B. The court shall consider evidence of domestic violence as being contrary to the best interests of the child.  The court shall consider the safety and well-being of the child and of the victim of the act of domestic violence to be of primary importance. The court shall consider a perpetrator's history of causing or threatening to cause physical harm to another person.

C. To determine if a person has committed an act of domestic violence the court, subject to the rules of evidence, shall consider all relevant factors including the following:

1. Findings from another court of competent jurisdiction.

2. Police reports.

3. Medical reports.

4. Records of the department of child safety.

5. Domestic violence shelter records.

6. School records.

7. Witness testimony.

D. If the court determines that a parent who is seeking sole or joint legal decision-making has committed an act of domestic violence against the other parent, there is a rebuttable presumption that an award of sole or joint legal decision-making to the parent who committed the act of domestic violence is contrary to the child's best interests.  This presumption does not apply if both parents have committed an act of domestic violence.  For the purposes of this subsection, a person commits an act of domestic violence if that person does any of the following:

1. Intentionally, knowingly or recklessly causes or attempts to cause sexual assault or serious physical injury.

2. Places a person in reasonable apprehension of imminent serious physical injury to any person.

3. Engages in a pattern of behavior for which a court may issue an ex parte order to protect the other parent who is seeking child custody or to protect the child and the child's siblings.

E. To determine if the parent has rebutted the presumption the court shall consider all of the following:

1. Whether the parent has demonstrated that being awarded sole or joint legal decision-making or substantially equal parenting time is in the child's best interests.

2. Whether the parent has successfully completed a batterer's prevention program.

3. Whether the parent has successfully completed a program of alcohol or drug abuse counseling, if the court determines that counseling is appropriate.

4. Whether the parent has successfully completed a parenting class, if the court determines that a parenting class is appropriate.

5. If the parent is on probation, parole or community supervision, whether the parent is restrained by a protective order that was granted after a hearing.

6. Whether the parent has committed any further acts of domestic violence.

F. If the court finds that a parent has committed an act of domestic violence, that parent has the burden of proving to the court's satisfaction that parenting time will not endanger the child or significantly impair the child's emotional development. If the parent meets this burden to the court's satisfaction, the court shall place conditions on parenting time that best protect the child and the other parent from further harm. The court may:

1. Order that an exchange of the child must occur in a protected setting as specified by the court.

2. Order that an agency specified by the court must supervise parenting time. If the court allows a family or household member to supervise parenting time, the court shall establish conditions that this person must follow during parenting time.

3. Order the parent who committed the act of domestic violence to attend and complete, to the court's satisfaction, a program of intervention for perpetrators of domestic violence and any other counseling the court orders.

4. Order the parent who committed the act of domestic violence to abstain from possessing or consuming alcohol or controlled substances during parenting time and for twenty-four hours before parenting time.

5. Order the parent who committed the act of domestic violence to pay a fee for the costs of supervised parenting time.

6. Prohibit overnight parenting time.

7. Require a bond from the parent who committed the act of domestic violence for the child's safe return.

8. Order that the address of the child and the other parent remain confidential.

9. Impose any other condition that the court determines is necessary to protect the child, the other parent and any other family or household member.

G. The court shall not order joint counseling between a victim and the perpetrator of domestic violence. The court may provide a victim with written information about available community resources related to domestic violence.

H. The court may request or order the services of the department of child safety if the court believes that a child may be the victim of child abuse or neglect as defined in section 8-201.

I. In determining whether the absence or relocation of a parent shall be weighed against that parent in determining legal decision-making or parenting time, the court may consider whether the absence or relocation was caused by an act of domestic violence by the other parent.
A.R.S. § 25-510 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 510
25-510 Receiving and disbursing support and maintenance monies; arrearages; interest
Status: in_force

25-510. Receiving and disbursing support and maintenance monies; arrearages; interest

A. The support payment clearinghouse established pursuant to section 46-441 shall receive and disburse all monies, including fees and costs, applicable to support and maintenance unless the court has ordered that support or maintenance be paid directly to the party entitled to receive the support or maintenance. Within two business days the clerk of the superior court shall transmit to the support payment clearinghouse any maintenance and support payments received by the clerk. Monies received by the support payment clearinghouse in cases not enforced by the state pursuant to title IV-D of the social security act shall be distributed in the following priority:

1. Current child support or current court ordered payments for the support of a family when combined with the child support obligation.

2. Current spousal maintenance.

3. The current monthly fee prescribed in subsection D of this section for handling support or spousal maintenance payments.

4. Past due support reduced to judgment and then to associated interest.

5. Past due spousal maintenance reduced to judgment and then to associated interest.

6. Past due support not reduced to judgment and then to associated interest.

7. Past due spousal maintenance not reduced to judgment and then to associated interest.

8. Past due amounts of the fee prescribed in subsection D of this section for handling support or spousal maintenance payments.

B. In any proceeding under this chapter regarding a duty of support, the records of payments maintained by the clerk or the support payment clearinghouse are prima facie evidence of all payments made and disbursed to the person or agency to whom the support payment is to be made and are rebuttable only by a specific evidentiary showing to the contrary.

C. At no cost to the clerk of the superior court, the department shall provide electronic access to all records of payments maintained by the support payment clearinghouse, and the clerk shall use this information to provide payment histories to all litigants, attorneys and interested persons and the court. For all non-title IV-D support cases, the clerk shall load new orders, modify order amounts, respond to payment inquiries, research payment related issues, release payments pursuant to orders of the court and update demographic and new employer information. The clerk shall forward orders of assignment to employers for non-title IV-D support orders. Within five business days the clerk shall provide to the department any new address, order of assignment or employment information the clerk receives regarding any support order. The information shall be provided as prescribed by the department of economic security in consultation with the administrative office of the courts.

D. The support payment clearinghouse shall receive a monthly fee for handling support and maintenance payments. The director, by rule, may establish this fee.  The court shall order payment of the handling fee as part of the order for support or maintenance.  The handling fee shall not be deducted from the support or maintenance portion of the payment.

E. In calculating support arrearages not reduced to a final written money judgment, interest accrues at the rate of ten per cent per annum beginning at the end of the month following the month in which the support payment is due, and interest accrues only on the principal and not on interest. A support arrearage reduced to a final written money judgment accrues interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum and accrues interest only on the principal and not on interest.

F. Past support reduced to a final written money judgment before September 26, 2008 and pursuant to section 25-320, subsection C or section 25-809, subsection B accrues interest at the rate of ten per cent per annum beginning on entry of the judgment by the court and accrues interest only on the principal and not on interest.  Past support reduced to a final written money judgment beginning on September 26, 2008 and pursuant to section 25-320, subsection C or section 25-809, subsection B does not accrue interest for any time period.

G. Any direct payments not paid through the clearinghouse or any equitable credits of principal or interest permitted by law and allowed by the court after a hearing shall be applied to support arrearages as directed in the court order.  The court shall make specific findings in support of any payments or credits allowed.  If the court order does not expressly state the dates the payments or credits are to be applied, the payments or credits shall be applied on the date of the entry of the order that allows the payments or credits. In a title IV-D case, if a court order does not indicate on its face that the state was either represented at or had notice of the hearing or proceeding where the payments or credits were determined, the court order shall not reduce any sum owed to the department or its agent without written approval of the department or its agent.

H. Any credit against support arrearages, other than by court order, shall be made only by written affidavit of direct payment or waiver of support arrearages signed by the person entitled to receive the support or by that person and the person ordered to make the support payment. The affidavit of direct payment or waiver of support arrearages shall be filed directly with the clerk of the court, who shall enter the information into the statewide case registry.  Any credits against support arrearages shall be applied as of the dates contained in the affidavit or the date of the affidavit if no other date is specified in the affidavit.  In a title IV-D case, the affidavit of direct payment or waiver of support arrearages shall not reduce any sum owed to the department or its agent without written approval of the department or its agent.

I. An arrearage calculator may be developed by a government agency using an automated transfer of data from the clearinghouse and the child support registry. The arrearage figure produced by this calculator is presumed to be the correct amount of the arrearage.
A.R.S. § 25-318.03 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 318.03
25-318.03 Human embryos; disposition; responsibility for resulting child; definitions
Status: in_force

25-318.03. Human embryos; disposition; responsibility for resulting child; definitions

A. If an action described in section 25-318, subsection A involves the disposition of in vitro human embryos, the court shall:

1. Award the in vitro human embryos to the spouse who intends to allow the in vitro human embryos to develop to birth.

2. If both spouses intend to allow the in vitro human embryos to develop to birth and both spouses provided their gametes for the in vitro human embryos, resolve any dispute on disposition of the in vitro human embryos in a manner that provides the best chance for the in vitro human embryos to develop to birth.

3. If both spouses intend to allow the in vitro human embryos to develop to birth but only one spouse provided gametes for the in vitro human embryos, award the in vitro human embryos to the spouse that provided gametes for the in vitro human embryos.

B. If an agreement between the spouses concerning the disposition of the in vitro human embryos is brought before the court in an action described in section 25-318, subsection A, the court shall award the in vitro human embryos as prescribed in subsection A of this section.

C. The spouse that is not awarded the in vitro human embryos has no parental responsibilities and no right, obligation or interest with respect to any child resulting from the disputed in vitro human embryos, unless the spouse provided gametes for the in vitro human embryos and consents in writing to be a parent to any resulting child as part of the proceedings concerning the disposition of the in vitro human embryos.

D. If the spouse who is not awarded the in vitro human embryos does not consent to being a parent as provided in subsection C of this section, any resulting child from the disputed in vitro human embryos is not a child of the spouse and has no right, obligation or interest with respect to the spouse.

E. A spouse who provided gametes for the in vitro human embryos and who does not consent to being a parent as provided in subsection C of this section shall provide the spouse awarded the in vitro human embryos as provided in subsection A of this section with detailed written nonidentifying information that includes the health and genetic history of the spouse and the spouse's family in a document that is separate from a document containing identifying information.

F. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Gamete" means a sperm or ovum.

2. "Human embryo" has the same meaning prescribed in section 36-2311.

3. "In vitro" has the same meaning prescribed in section 36-2311.
A.R.S. § 25-381.14 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 381.14
25-381.14 Hearing; time; place; notice; citation; witnesses
Status: in_force

25-381.14. Hearing; time; place; notice; citation; witnesses

The judge of the conciliation court shall fix a reasonable time and place for hearing on the petition, said hearing to be held within thirty days of the date of the filing of the petition, unless the court for good cause orders such hearing to be held within forty-five days from the date of filing the petition. The court shall cause notice of the filing of the petition and of the time and place of the hearing as it deems necessary to be given to the respondents. The court may, when it deems it necessary, issue a citation to any respondent requiring him to appear at the time and place stated in the citation, and may require the attendance of witnesses as in other civil suits.
A.R.S. § 25-1202 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 1202
25-1202 Definitions
Status: in_force

25-1202. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Child" means an individual, whether over or under the age of majority, who is or is alleged to be owed a duty of support by the individual's parent or who is or is alleged to be the beneficiary of a support order directed to the parent.

2. "Child support order" means a support order for a child, including a child who has attained the age of majority under the law of the issuing state or foreign country.

3. "Convention" means the convention on the international recovery of child support and other forms of family maintenance, concluded at the Hague on November 23, 2007.

4. "Duty of support" means an obligation imposed or imposable by law to provide support for a child, spouse or former spouse, including an unsatisfied obligation to provide support.

5. "Foreign country" means a country, including a political subdivision of a country, other than the United States, that authorizes the issuance of support orders and to which any of the following applies:

(a) It has been declared under the law of the United States to be a foreign reciprocating country.

(b) It has established a reciprocal arrangement for child support with this state as provided in section 25-1248.

(c) It has enacted a law or established procedures for the issuance and enforcement of support orders that are substantially similar to the procedures prescribed in this chapter.

(d) The convention is in force in the country with respect to the United States.

6. "Foreign support order" means a support order of a foreign tribunal.

7. "Foreign tribunal" means a court, administrative agency or quasi-judicial entity of a foreign country that is authorized to establish, enforce or modify support orders or to determine parentage of a child.  Foreign tribunal includes a competent authority under the convention.

8. "Home state" means the state or foreign country in which a child lived with a parent or a person acting as parent for at least six consecutive months immediately preceding the time of filing a petition or a comparable pleading for support and, if a child is less than six months old, the state or foreign country in which the child lived from birth with any of them. A period of temporary absence of any of them is counted as part of the six month or other period.

9. "Income" includes earnings or other periodic entitlements to money from any source and any other property subject to withholding for support under the laws of this state.

10. "Income withholding order" means an order or other legal process directed to an obligor's employer, payor or other debtor to withhold support from the income of the obligor.

11. "Initiating tribunal" means the tribunal of a state or foreign country from which a petition or comparable pleading is forwarded or in which a petition or comparable pleading is filed for forwarding to another state or foreign country.

12. "Issuing foreign country" means the foreign country in which a tribunal issues a support order or a judgment determining parentage of a child.

13. "Issuing state" means the state in which a tribunal issues a support order or a judgment determining parentage of a child.

14. "Issuing tribunal" means the tribunal of a state or foreign country that issues a support order or a judgment determining parentage of a child.

15. "Law" includes decisional and statutory law and rules and regulations having the force of law.

16. "Obligee" means any of the following:

(a) An individual to whom a duty of support is or is alleged to be owed or in whose favor a support order or a judgment determining parentage of a child has been issued.

(b) A foreign country, a state or a political subdivision of a state to which the rights under a duty of support or support order have been assigned or that has independent claims based on financial assistance provided to an individual obligee in place of child support.

(c) An individual who seeks a judgment determining parentage of the individual's child.

(d) A person that is a creditor in a proceeding under article 7 of this chapter.

17. "Obligor" means an individual or the estate of a decedent that meets any of the following conditions:

(a) Owes or is alleged to owe a duty of support.

(b) Is alleged but has not been adjudicated to be a parent of a child.

(c) Is liable under a support order.

(d) Is a debtor in a proceeding under article 7 of this chapter.

18. "Outside this state" means a location in another state or a country other than the United States, whether or not the country is a foreign country.

19. "Person" means an individual, corporation, business trust, estate, trust, partnership, limited liability company, association, joint venture, public corporation, government or governmental subdivision, agency or instrumentality, or any other legal or commercial entity.

20. "Petition" includes a complaint.

21. "Record" means information that is inscribed on a tangible medium or that is stored in an electronic or other medium and that is retrievable in perceivable form.

22. "Register" means to file in a tribunal in this state a support order or judgment that determines parentage of a child and that is issued in another state or a foreign country.

23. "Registering tribunal" means a tribunal in which a support order or a judgment determining parentage of a child is registered.

24. "Responding state" means a state in which a petition or comparable pleading for support or determination of parentage is filed or to which a petition or comparable pleading is forwarded for filing from another state or a foreign country.

25. "Responding tribunal" means the authorized tribunal in a responding state or a foreign country.

26. "Spousal support order" means a support order for a spouse or former spouse of the obligor.

27. "State" means a state of the United States, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the United States Virgin Islands or any territory or insular possession subject to the jurisdiction of the United States. State includes an Indian nation or tribe.

28. "Support enforcement agency" means a public official, governmental entity or private agency authorized to do any of the following:

(a) Seek the enforcement of support orders or laws relating to the duty of support.

(b) Seek the establishment or modification of child support.

(c) Request a determination of parentage.

(d) Attempt to locate obligors or their assets.

(e) Request a determination of the controlling child support order.

29. "Support order" means a judgment, decree, order, decision or directive, whether temporary, final or subject to modification, issued in a state or foreign country for the benefit of a child, a spouse or a former spouse, that provides for monetary support, health care, arrearages, retroactive support or reimbursement for financial assistance provided to an individual obligee in place of child support.  Support order may include related costs and fees, interest, income withholding, automatic adjustment, reasonable attorney fees and other relief.

30. "Tribunal" means a court, administrative agency or quasi-judicial entity authorized to establish, enforce or modify support orders or to determine parentage of a child.
A.R.S. § 25-321 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 321
25-321 Representation of child by counsel; fees
Status: in_force

25-321. Representation of child by counsel; fees

The court may appoint an attorney to represent the interests of a minor or dependent child with respect to the child's support, custody and parenting time. The court may enter an order for costs, fees and disbursements in favor of the child's attorney. The order may be made against either or both parents.
A.R.S. § 25-1315 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 6 / Section 1315
25-1315 Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country
Status: in_force

25-1315. Jurisdiction to modify child support order of foreign country

A. Except as provided in section 25-1341, if a foreign country lacks or refuses to exercise jurisdiction to modify its child support order pursuant to its laws, a tribunal of this state may assume jurisdiction to modify the child support order and bind all individuals subject to the personal jurisdiction of the tribunal whether the consent to modification of a child support order otherwise required of the individual pursuant to section 25-1311 has been given or whether the individual seeking modification is a resident of this state or of the foreign country.

B. An order issued by a tribunal of this state modifying a foreign child support order pursuant to this section is the controlling order.
A.R.S. § 25-1251 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 1251
25-1251 Pleadings and accompanying documents
Status: in_force

25-1251. Pleadings and accompanying documents

A. In a proceeding under this chapter, a petitioner seeking to establish a support order, determine parentage of a child or register and modify a support order of a tribunal of another state or a foreign country must file a petition.  Unless otherwise ordered under section 25-1252, the petition or accompanying documents shall provide, as far as known, the name, residential address and social security number of the obligor and the obligee or the parent and alleged parent and the name, sex, residential address, social security number and date of birth of each child for whose benefit support is sought or whose parentage is to be determined.  Any social security numbers may be redacted and filed separately pursuant to section 25-501, subsection G. Unless filed at the time of registration, the petition must be accompanied by a copy of any support order known to have been issued by another tribunal. The petition may include any other information that may assist in locating or identifying the respondent.

B. The petition shall specify the relief sought. The petition and accompanying documents shall conform substantially with the requirements imposed by the forms mandated by federal law for use in cases filed by a support enforcement agency.
A.R.S. § 25-1005 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 1005
25-1005 International application of chapter
Status: in_force

25-1005. International application of chapter

A. A court of this state shall treat a foreign country as if it were a state of the United States for the purpose of applying this article and article 2 of this chapter.

B. Except as otherwise provided in subsection C, a child custody determination made in a foreign country under factual circumstances in substantial conformity with the jurisdictional standards of this chapter must be recognized and enforced under article 3 of this chapter.

C. A court of this state is not required to apply this chapter if the child custody law of a foreign country violates fundamental principles of human rights.
A.R.S. § 25-381.16 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 381.16
25-381.16 Conduct of hearing; recommendations; aid of specialists; expense; confidential communications
Status: in_force

25-381.16. Conduct of hearing; recommendations; aid of specialists; expense; confidential communications

A. A person designated by the judge of the conciliation court shall conduct an informal hearing as a conference or series of conferences to effect a reconciliation of the spouses or an amicable adjustment or settlement of the issues.

B. At the conclusion of the hearing the designated person shall submit a report to the director of conciliation who shall review it and shall report the results of the hearing to the judge of the conciliation court. The judge of the conciliation court may, and on request of one or both of the parties shall, order further hearings in pursuance of this article.

C. To facilitate and promote the purposes of this article, the court may, with the consent of both of the parties to the action, recommend or invoke the aid of appropriate resources such as physicians, psychiatrists, social agencies or other individuals or agencies including clergymen of the religious denomination to which the parties belong or may request. No reports of any such individual or agency available to the court shall be filed with or become a part of the records of the case. Any such aid shall not be at the expense of the court or of the county unless the county board of supervisors shall authorize such aid.

D. Hearings or conferences conducted pursuant to this article for the purpose of effecting a reconciliation of the spouses or an amicable adjustment or settlement of issues shall be held in private, and the court shall exclude all persons except the officers of the court, the parties, their counsel and witnesses. Hearings or conferences may be held with each party and his counsel separately and, in the discretion of the judge, commissioner or counselor conducting the hearing or conference, counsel for one party may be excluded when the adverse party is present. All communications, verbal or written, from the parties to the judge, commissioner or counselor in a proceeding under this article shall be deemed confidential communications, and shall not be disclosed without the consent of the party making such communication.
A.R.S. § 25-533 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 2 / Section 533
25-533 Insurer obligations
Status: in_force

25-533. Insurer obligations

A. If a court or administrative order requires a parent to provide health coverage for a child and the parent is eligible for family coverage, the insurer shall:

1. Permit the parent to enroll the child under the family coverage if the child is otherwise eligible for the coverage without regard to any enrollment season restrictions.

2. If the parent is enrolled in family coverage but fails to enroll the child, enroll the child under the family coverage on the application of the child's other parent or the state IV-D agency.

3. Not refuse to enroll or terminate the coverage of the child unless the insurer receives satisfactory written evidence that one of the following applies:

(a) The court or administrative order is no longer in effect.

(b) The child will be enrolled in comparable health coverage through another insurer and that coverage will take effect not later than the effective date of the termination of coverage.

(c) The employer has eliminated family health coverage for all of its employees.

(d) Nonpayment of premium.

B. An insurer shall not impose any additional requirements on state agencies or the other parent that are different from the requirements the insurer imposes on all other agents or assignees. An insurer shall provide the state or the other parent with enrollment information and shall process the claims from and make payments to the state, the other parent or the other parent's provider.
A.R.S. § 25-1013 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 1013
25-1013 Military deployment; home state
Status: in_force

25-1013. Military deployment; home state

Notwithstanding section 25-1002, if this state is the home state of a child at the time of the military deployment of that child's custodial parent outside of the United States and the child is relocated outside of the United States during the deployment, this state remains the home state of the child until the deployment ends.
A.R.S. § 25-1338 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 7 / Section 1338
25-1338 Recognition and enforcement of registered convention support order
Status: in_force

25-1338. Recognition and enforcement of registered convention support order

A. Except as provided in subsection B of this section, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce a registered convention support order.

B. The following grounds are the only grounds on which a tribunal of this state may refuse recognition and enforcement of a registered convention support order:

1. Recognition and enforcement of the order is manifestly incompatible with public policy, including the failure of the issuing tribunal to observe minimum standards of due process, which include notice and an opportunity to be heard.

2. The issuing tribunal lacked personal jurisdiction consistent with section 25-1221.

3. The order is not enforceable in the issuing country.

4. The order was obtained by fraud in connection with a matter of procedure.

5. A record transmitted under section 25-1336 lacks authenticity or integrity.

6. A proceeding between the same parties and having the same purpose is pending before a tribunal of this state and that proceeding was the first to be filed.

7. The order is incompatible with a more recent support order involving the same parties and having the same purpose if the more recent support order is entitled to recognition and enforcement under this chapter in this state.

8. Payment, to the extent alleged arrears have been paid in whole or in part.

9. In a case in which the respondent did not appear or was not represented in the proceeding in the issuing foreign country:

(a) If the law of that country provides for prior notice of proceedings, the respondent did not have proper notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard.

(b) If the law of that country does not provide for prior notice of the proceedings, the respondent did not have proper notice of the order and an opportunity to be heard in a challenge or appeal on fact or law before a tribunal.

10. The order was made in violation of section 25-1341.

C. If a tribunal of this state does not recognize a convention support order under subsection B, paragraph 2, 4 or 9 of this section:

1. The tribunal may not dismiss the proceeding without allowing a reasonable time for a party to request the establishment of a new convention support order.

2. The department of economic security shall take all appropriate measures to request a child support order for the obligee if the application for recognition and enforcement was received under section 25-1334.
A.R.S. § 25-529 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 529
25-529 Title IV-D cases; alternative medical insurance coverage
Status: in_force

25-529. Title IV-D cases; alternative medical insurance coverage

The director of the department of economic security may disseminate information provided by the department of insurance and financial institutions regarding individual medical insurance plans and may enter into agreements with a consortium of other states to offer medical insurance coverage to children in title IV-D cases.
A.R.S. § 25-316 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 316
25-316 Temporary orders; definition
Status: in_force

25-316. Temporary orders; definition

A. In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or annulment or for maintenance or support following a dissolution of marriage by a court that lacked personal jurisdiction over an absent spouse, either party may move for temporary orders seeking any of the following:

1. An order for equal possession of the liquid assets of the marital property.

2. Temporary spousal maintenance.

3. Temporary legal decision-making and parenting time of a child common to the parties.

4. Temporary support of a child, natural or adopted, common to the parties entitled to support.

5. Exclusive use and possession of the family home or the home of the moving party.

6. Exclusive use and possession of other property of the parties.

7. An interim award of attorney fees and costs.

8. Other relief deemed necessary pending final resolution of the issues of the parties.

B. A party who seeks an order for equal possession of liquid assets shall file a motion that is accompanied by an affidavit setting forth the factual basis for the motion, the amounts requested and, if appropriate, the liquid assets of the parties. If granted, the court shall provide an order for equal possession of the liquid assets of the marital property that existed as of the date the petition for dissolution, legal separation or annulment was served, unless the court finds that there is good cause not to divide those assets. The court's division of liquid assets held by financial institutions does not invalidate applicable law or any provision of an account agreement that assesses penalties against the account holder for premature or unscheduled withdrawals of account monies. An order for equal possession of the liquid assets of the marital property does not prejudice any final division of the marital community. This subsection does not eliminate the application of the preliminary injunction.

C. The court may issue a temporary order without requiring notice to the other party only if it finds, on the basis of the moving affidavit or other evidence, that irreparable injury will result to the moving party or a minor child of the parties if an order is not issued until the time for responding has elapsed. A bond is not required unless the court deems it appropriate.

D. A temporary order:

1. Does not prejudice the rights of the parties or of any child that are to be adjudicated at subsequent hearings in the proceedings.

2. May be revoked or modified before the final decree.

3. That provided for equal possession of the liquid assets of the marital property does not prejudice either party's claim for temporary maintenance, child support or attorney fees.

4. Terminates when the final decree is entered or when the petition for dissolution, legal separation or annulment is dismissed.

E. For the purposes of this section, "liquid assets" includes:

1. Cash.

2. Traveler's checks.

3. Nonretirement funds in financial institutions.

4. Lottery winnings.

5. Cryptocurrency.

6. Coins and precious metals.
A.R.S. § 25-1066 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 1066
25-1066 Role of law enforcement
Status: in_force

25-1066. Role of law enforcement

At the request of the attorney general who acts pursuant to section 25-1065, a law enforcement officer may take any lawful action reasonably necessary to locate a child or a party to assist the attorney general.
A.R.S. § 25-1060 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 1060
25-1060 Hearing and order
Status: in_force

25-1060. Hearing and order

A. Unless the court issues a temporary emergency order in accordance with section 25-1034, on a finding that a petitioner is entitled to immediate physical custody of the child, the court shall order that the petitioner may take immediate physical custody of the child unless the respondent establishes that either of the following is true:

1. The child custody determination has not been registered and confirmed under section 25-1053 and that any of the following is true:

(a) The issuing court did not have jurisdiction under article 2 of this chapter.

(b) The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under article 2 of this chapter.

(c) The respondent was entitled to notice, but notice was not given in accordance with section 25-1008, in the proceedings before the court that issued the order for which enforcement is sought.

2. The child custody determination for which enforcement is sought was registered and confirmed under section 25-1055 but has been vacated, stayed or modified by a court of a state having jurisdiction to do so under article 2 of this chapter.

B. The court shall award the fees, costs and expenses authorized under section 25-1062, may grant additional relief, including a request for the assistance of law enforcement officials, and may set a further hearing to determine whether additional relief is appropriate.

C. If a party called to testify refuses to answer on the ground that the testimony may be self-incriminating, the court may draw an adverse inference from the refusal.

D. A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses and a defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent and child shall not be invoked in a proceeding under this article.
A.R.S. § 25-217 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Article 2 / Section 217
25-217 Ownership of property acquired after moving into state
Status: in_force

25-217. Ownership of property acquired after moving into state

Marital rights in property which is acquired in this state during marriage by persons married without the state who move into the state shall be controlled by the laws of this state.
A.R.S. § 25-1229 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 2 / Section 1229
25-1229 Credit for payments
Status: in_force

25-1229. Credit for payments

A tribunal of this state shall credit amounts collected for a particular period pursuant to any child support order against the amounts owed for the same period under any other child support order for support of the same child issued by a tribunal of this state, another state or a foreign country.
A.R.S. § 25-1312 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 6 / Section 1312
25-1312 Recognition of order modified in another state
Status: in_force

25-1312. Recognition of order modified in another state

If a child support order issued by a tribunal of this state is modified by a tribunal of another state that assumed jurisdiction pursuant to the uniform interstate family support act, a tribunal of this state:

1. May enforce the order that was modified only as to arrears and interest accruing before the modification.

2. May provide appropriate relief for violations of its order that occurred before the effective date of the modification.

3. Shall recognize the modifying order of the other state, on registration, for the purpose of enforcement.
A.R.S. § 25-502 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 502
25-502 Jurisdiction, venue and procedure; additional enforcement provisions
Status: in_force

25-502. Jurisdiction, venue and procedure; additional enforcement provisions

A. The superior court has original jurisdiction in proceedings brought by the department, its agents, a person having physical custody of a child or a party to the case to establish, enforce or modify the duties of support as prescribed in this chapter. All such proceedings are civil actions except as provided in section 25-511. Proceedings to enforce the duties of support as prescribed in this chapter may be originated in the county of residence of the respondent or the petitioner or of the child or children who are the subject of the action.

B. A proceeding to establish support must originate in the county where the child resides or, if the child resides out of state, the county of this state where the party filing the petition to establish support resides, if either of the following applies:

1. An action does not exist under this title.

2. Paternity was established without a court order pursuant to section 36-334.

C. A person or the department or its agent must file a petition to establish or modify a child support order in the superior court in the county of the last order issued under this title if an order exists in this state. If a person wishes the case transferred to the county of this state where the child resides or, if the child resides out of state, the county of this state where the party requesting the transfer resides, the person must file a request for transfer with the clerk of the superior court that issued the last order.

D. A request for transfer pursuant to subsection C of this section must include a petition or motion regarding support, a statement of payments in default, if applicable, and the transmittal fee prescribed in section 12-284. The responding party may object to the transfer by filing an objection and affidavit within twenty days after service of the request to transfer.

E. If the clerk does not receive an objection and affidavit pursuant to subsection D of this section, the clerk shall issue the transfer order and transfer the proceeding and all related court files to the other county within thirty days after service of the request to transfer.  If the clerk receives an objection and affidavit within the time prescribed in subsection D of this section, the clerk shall notify all parties of the date of the hearing at least ten days before the hearing date.  The court may hear evidence relevant only to the issue of the transfer.  If after that hearing the court orders the transfer, the clerk shall transfer the proceeding and court files within ten days after the order.  The county to which the transfer is made retains the court files and venue for all purposes and the transferring county shall not retain a copy of those files.

F. The county to which a transfer is made pursuant to subsection D or E of this section shall proceed as if the proceeding was brought in that county originally.  A judgment from that county has the same effect and may be enforced or modified as a judgment from the original county.

G. The party who petitioned for transfer must pay the postadjudication fee prescribed in section 12-284 to the county to which the proceeding was transferred within ten days after the date the clerk of the court mails the notice of the requirement to pay the postadjudication fee.  If the party does not pay the fee by that date, the transfer order is automatically nullified and the court clerk shall return the proceeding and all related court files to the original county.

H. Except as provided in section 25-510, in title IV-D cases the superior court shall accept for filing any documents that are received through electronic transmission if the electronically reproduced document states that the copy used for the electronic transmission was certified before it was electronically transmitted.

I. On filing of the petition and, if applicable, after a transfer is completed, the court shall issue an order requiring the responding party to appear at the time and place set for the hearing on the petition. Service of the order and a copy of the petition shall be as provided in the Arizona rules of family law procedure.  If the responding party receives notice of a hearing but fails to appear, the court may issue a child support arrest warrant as provided in article 5 of this chapter and shall require that the responding party pay at the time of arrest an amount set by the court to secure the responding party's release from custody pending an appearance at the next scheduled hearing. The court also may find the party to be in contempt of court pursuant to section 12-864.01 and set an amount to be paid to purge the contempt. Any purge amount set by the court shall supersede the amount required to be set to secure the responding party's release, and the responding party shall pay only the purge amount as a condition of release from custody.  Any amounts paid under this section shall be deposited with the clerk of the court or the support payment clearinghouse and credited first to the responding party's current child support obligation and then to arrearages.  The court may grant a default judgment for arrearages on a prima facie showing of the amount due.

J. The department or its agent or a parent, guardian or custodian may file with the clerk of the superior court a request to establish child support.  The request must include a proposed order, the worksheet for child support and a notice of the right to request a hearing within twenty days after service in this state or within thirty days after service outside this state.  The request, proposed order, worksheet and notice shall be served pursuant to the Arizona rules of family law procedure on all parties, and in a title IV-D case, on the department or its agent.  In a title IV-D case, the department or its agent may serve all parties by certified mail, return receipt requested. If a party does not request a hearing within the time prescribed by this subsection, the court shall review the proposed order and worksheet and enter an appropriate order or set the matter for a hearing. In a title IV-D case, the department or its agent shall enforce the order.

K. Each licensing board or agency that issues professional, recreational or occupational licenses or certificates shall record on the application the social security number of the applicant and shall enter this information in its database in order to aid the department of economic security in locating parents or their assets or to enforce child support orders.  This subsection does not apply to a license that is issued pursuant to title 17 and that is not issued by an automated drawing system.  If a licensing board or agency allows an applicant to use a number other than the social security number on the face of the license or certificate while the licensing board or agency keeps the social security number on file, the licensing board or agency shall advise an applicant of this fact.
A.R.S. § 25-314.01 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 314.01
25-314.01 Summary consent petition and decree
Status: in_force

25-314.01. Summary consent petition and decree

A. If the parties reach a comprehensive settlement of all issues before either party initiates formal dissolution of marriage or legal separation proceedings, the parties may jointly elect to proceed with the dissolution or legal separation action as a summary consent decree proceeding. The parties shall file a combined petition and response for dissolution of marriage or legal separation pursuant to section 25-314. The petition shall state that formal service of process is waived and that all issues are resolved by agreement.

B. The filing fee for the summary consent decree is fifty percent of the combined filing fee for a petition and answer, together with any additional filing fees assessed by the county.

C. At the time of the filing of the combined petition and response, or at any time within sixty days after the date of filing, the parties shall submit to the court all required final settlement documents, including their written agreements and proposed decree.

D. The court may not enter the final decree earlier than sixty days after the date of filing pursuant to section 25-329.

E. At any time before entry of the decree, either party may submit a notice of intent to withdraw from the summary consent decree agreement, which shall then be considered as a withdrawal from an agreement in accordance with the Arizona rules of family law procedure. If the parties jointly withdraw from the summary consent decree agreement, the court shall dismiss the case.
A.R.S. § 25-1249 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 1249
25-1249 Private counsel
Status: in_force

25-1249. Private counsel

An individual may employ private counsel to represent the individual in proceedings authorized by this chapter.
A.R.S. § 25-301 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 301
25-301 Grounds
Status: in_force

25-301. Grounds

Superior courts may dissolve a marriage, and may adjudge a marriage to be null and void when the cause alleged constitutes an impediment rendering the marriage void.
A.R.S. § 25-1064 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 1064
25-1064 Appeals
Status: in_force

25-1064. Appeals

An appeal may be taken from a final order in a proceeding under this article in accordance with expedited appellate procedures in other civil cases.  Unless the court enters a temporary emergency order under section 25-1034, the enforcing court shall not stay an order enforcing a child custody determination pending appeal.
A.R.S. § 25-1059 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 1059
25-1059 Service of petition and order
Status: in_force

25-1059. Service of petition and order

Except as otherwise provided in section 25-1061, the petition and order must be served on the respondent and any person who has physical custody of the child by any method authorized by this state.
A.R.S. § 25-1250 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 1250
25-1250 Duties of department of economic security
Status: in_force

25-1250. Duties of department of economic security

A. The department of economic security is the state information agency under this chapter.

B. The department shall:

1. Compile and maintain a current list, including addresses, of the tribunals in this state that have jurisdiction under this chapter and any support enforcement agencies in this state and transmit a copy to the state information agency of every other state.

2. Maintain a register of names and addresses of tribunals and support enforcement agencies received from other states.

3. Forward to the appropriate tribunal in the county in this state in which the obligee who is an individual or the obligor resides, or in which the obligor's property is believed to be located, all documents concerning a proceeding under this chapter received from another state or a foreign country.

4. Obtain information concerning the location of the obligor and the obligor's property within this state not exempt from execution, by such means as postal verification, federal or state locator services, examination of telephone directories, requests for the obligor's address from employers and examination of governmental records, including to the extent not prohibited by other law those relating to real property, vital statistics, law enforcement, taxation, motor vehicles, driver licenses and social security.
A.R.S. § 25-314 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 314
25-314 Pleadings; contents; defense; joinder of parties; confidentiality
Status: in_force

25-314. Pleadings; contents; defense; joinder of parties; confidentiality

A. The verified petition in a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, annulment or legal separation shall allege that the marriage is irretrievably broken or void, that one or both of the parties desire to live separate and apart or, if the marriage is a covenant marriage, any of the grounds prescribed in section 25-903 or 25-904, whichever is appropriate, and shall set forth:

1. The birth date, occupation and address of each party and the length of domicile in this state.

2. The date of the marriage, the place at which it was performed and whether the marriage is a covenant marriage.

3. The names, birth dates and addresses of all living children, natural or adopted, common to the parties and whether the wife is pregnant.

4. The details of any agreements between the parties as to support, legal decision-making and parenting time of the children and maintenance of a spouse.

5. The relief sought.

B. Either party to the marriage may initiate the proceeding.

C. The only defense to a petition is:

1. For the dissolution of a marriage or legal separation, that the marriage is not irretrievably broken.

2. For a covenant marriage, that none of the grounds alleged for a dissolution of marriage or legal separation prescribed in section 25-903 or 25-904 is met.

3. For annulment, that the marriage is not void.

D. The court may join additional parties necessary for the exercise of its authority.

E. This section does not require a victim of domestic violence or a resident of a domestic violence shelter as defined in section 36-3001 to divulge the person's address, except that a means of communicating with the resident, such as a post office box or address of the person's attorney, must be disclosed.
A.R.S. § 25-813 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 813
25-813 Default order of paternity
Status: in_force

25-813. Default order of paternity

In an action to establish paternity, the court shall enter an order of paternity if either:

1. The service of summons is complete and the respondent fails to appear or otherwise answer.

2. An order for genetic or blood testing has been entered and the respondent fails to appear without cause for an appointment to take a blood or genetic test or fails to take a blood or genetic test.
A.R.S. § 25-381.02 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 381.02
25-381.02 Definitions
Status: in_force

25-381.02. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Conciliation court" means a court of conciliation provided for in this article.
A.R.S. § 25-1205 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 1205
25-1205 Application of chapter to resident of foreign country and foreign support proceeding
Status: in_force

25-1205. Application of chapter to resident of foreign country and foreign support proceeding

A. A tribunal of this state shall apply articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of this chapter and, as applicable, article 7 of this chapter to a support proceeding that involves any of the following:

1. A foreign support order.

2. A foreign tribunal.

3. An obligee, an obligor or a child residing in a foreign country.

B. A tribunal of this state that is requested to recognize and enforce a support order on the basis of comity may apply the procedural and substantive provisions of articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of this chapter.

C. Article 7 of this chapter applies only to a support proceeding under the convention.  In such a proceeding, if a provision of article 7 of this chapter is inconsistent with articles 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 and 6 of this chapter, the article 7 provision controls.
A.R.S. § 25-1057 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 1057
25-1057 Simultaneous proceedings
Status: in_force

25-1057. Simultaneous proceedings

If a proceeding for enforcement under this article is commenced in a court of this state and the court determines that a proceeding to modify the determination is pending in a court of another state having jurisdiction to modify the determination under article 2 of this chapter, the enforcing court shall immediately communicate with the modifying court. The proceeding for enforcement continues unless the enforcing court, after consultation with the modifying court, stays or dismisses the proceeding.
A.R.S. § 25-323 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 323
25-323 Assignments
Status: in_force

25-323. Assignments

A. Pursuant to the requirements of section 25-504, in any proceeding in which the court orders a person to pay support as defined in section 25-500 the court shall, and in any proceeding in which the court orders a person to pay spousal maintenance the court may, assign to the person or agency entitled to receive the support or spousal maintenance that portion of that person's earnings, income, entitlements or other monies without regard to source as necessary to pay the amount ordered by the court.

B. The court may also issue an ex parte order of assignment pursuant to section 25-504 for support as defined in section 25-500, spousal maintenance or arrearages of or interest on a judgment for spousal maintenance.

C. The court may terminate or adjust orders of assignment pursuant to section 25-504.
A.R.S. § 25-381.07 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 381.07
25-381.07 Director of conciliation; powers and duties
Status: in_force

25-381.07. Director of conciliation; powers and duties

The director of conciliation shall, upon the order of the judge of the conciliation court:

1. Investigate the facts upon which to base warrants, subpoenas, orders or directions in action or proceedings filed in or transferred to the conciliation court pursuant to this article.

2. Hold conciliation conferences with parties to, and hearings in, proceedings under this article, and report the results of such proceedings to the judge of the conciliation court.

3. Provide such supervision in connection with the exercise of its jurisdiction as the judge of the conciliation court may order.

4. Cause the orders and findings of the judge of the conciliation court to be entered in the same manner as orders and findings are entered in domestic relations cases in superior court.

5. Cause such reports to be made, such statistics to be compiled, and such reports to be kept as the judge of the conciliation court may direct.
A.R.S. § 25-1035 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 1035
25-1035 Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder
Status: in_force

25-1035. Notice; opportunity to be heard; joinder

A. Before a child custody determination is made under this chapter, notice and an opportunity to be heard pursuant to section 25-1008 must be given to all persons entitled to notice under the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state, any parent whose parental rights have not been previously terminated and any person having physical custody of the child.

B. This chapter does not govern the enforceability of a child custody determination made without notice or an opportunity to be heard.

C. The obligation to join a party and the right to intervene as a party in a child custody proceeding under this chapter are governed by the law of this state as in child custody proceedings between residents of this state.
A.R.S. § 25-203 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 203
25-203 Scope of agreement
Status: in_force

25-203. Scope of agreement

A. Parties to a premarital agreement may contract with respect to:

1. The rights and obligations of each of the parties in any of the property of either or both of them whenever and wherever acquired or located.

2. The right to buy, sell, use, transfer, exchange, abandon, lease, consume, expend, assign or create a security interest in, mortgage, encumber, dispose of or otherwise manage and control property.

3. The disposition of property on separation, marital dissolution, death or the occurrence or nonoccurrence of any other event.

4. The modification or elimination of spousal support.

5. The making of a will, trust or other arrangement to carry out the provisions of the agreement.

6. The ownership rights in and disposition of the death benefit from a life insurance policy.

7. The choice of law governing the construction of the agreement.

8. Any other matter, including their personal rights and obligations, not in violation of public policy or a statute imposing a criminal penalty.

B. The right of a child to support may not be adversely affected by a premarital agreement.
A.R.S. § 25-1247 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 1247
25-1247 Duties of support enforcement agency
Status: in_force

25-1247. Duties of support enforcement agency

A. In a proceeding under this chapter, a support enforcement agency of this state, on request:

1. Shall provide services to a petitioner that resides in a state.

2. Shall provide services to a petitioner that requests services through a central authority of a foreign country described in section 25-1202, paragraph 5, subdivision (a) or (d).

3. May provide services to a petitioner who is an individual not residing in a state.

B. A support enforcement agency of this state that is providing services to the petitioner shall:

1. Take all steps necessary to enable an appropriate tribunal of this state, another state or a foreign country to obtain jurisdiction over the respondent.

2. Request an appropriate tribunal to set a date, time and place for a hearing.

3. Make a reasonable effort to obtain all relevant information, including information as to income and property of the parties.

4. Within two days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, after receipt of a notice in a record from an initiating, responding or registering tribunal, send a copy of the notice by first class mail to the petitioner.

5. Within two days, exclusive of Saturdays, Sundays and legal holidays, after receipt of a communication in a record from the respondent or the respondent's attorney, send a copy of the communication by first class mail to the petitioner.

6. Notify the petitioner if jurisdiction over the respondent cannot be obtained.

C. A support enforcement agency of this state that requests registration of a child support order in this state for enforcement or for modification shall make reasonable efforts to either:

1. Ensure that the order to be registered is the controlling order.

2. If two or more child support orders exist and the identity of the controlling order has not been determined, ensure that a request for such a determination is made in a tribunal having jurisdiction to do so.

D. A support enforcement agency of this state that requests registration and enforcement of a support order, arrears or judgment stated in a foreign currency shall convert the amounts stated in the foreign currency into the equivalent amounts in dollars under the applicable official or market exchange rate as publicly reported.

E. A support enforcement agency of this state shall request a tribunal of this state to issue a child support order and an income withholding order that redirect payment of current support, arrears and interest if requested to do so by a support enforcement agency of another state pursuant to section 25-1259.

F. This chapter does not create or negate a relationship of attorney and client or other fiduciary relationship between a support enforcement agency or the attorney for the agency and the individual being assisted by the agency.
A.R.S. § 25-1362 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 8 / Section 1362
25-1362 Conditions of rendition
Status: in_force

25-1362. Conditions of rendition

A. Before making a demand that the governor of another state surrender an individual, the governor of this state may require a prosecutor of this state to demonstrate that at least sixty days previously the obligee had initiated proceedings for support pursuant to this chapter or that the proceeding would be of no avail.

B. If under this chapter or a law substantially similar to this chapter, the uniform reciprocal enforcement of support act or the revised uniform reciprocal enforcement of support act, the governor of another state makes a demand that the governor of this state surrender an individual charged criminally in that state with having failed to provide for the support of a child or other individual to whom a duty of support is owed, the governor may require a prosecutor to investigate the demand and report whether a proceeding for support has been initiated or would be effective. If it appears that a proceeding would be effective but has not been initiated, the governor may delay honoring the demand for a reasonable time to permit the initiation of a proceeding.

C. If a proceeding for support has been initiated and the individual whose rendition is demanded prevails, the governor may decline to honor the demand.  If the petitioner prevails and the individual whose rendition is demanded is subject to a support order, the governor may decline to honor the demand if the individual is complying with the support order.
A.R.S. § 25-417 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 417
25-417 Parent's blindness; burden of proof; specific written findings; definitions
Status: in_force

25-417. Parent's blindness; burden of proof; specific written findings; definitions

A. In determining parenting time or participation in legal decision-making, the court may not consider a parent's blindness, unless the court specifically finds both of the following:

1. The blindness significantly or substantially inhibits the parent's ability to provide for the physical and emotional needs of the child.

2. The parent lacks sufficient human, monetary or other resources to supplement the parent's ability to provide for the physical and emotional needs of the child.

B. If a parent's blindness is alleged to have a detrimental impact on a child, the party who raises the allegation has the burden of proving by clear and convincing evidence that the findings prescribed in subsection A of this section exist.

C. If the court denies or limits parenting time or legal decision-making, the court shall make specific written findings that state the basis of the denial or limitation.

D. For the purposes of this section:

1. "Blindness" means having either of the following:

(a) A central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a correcting lens.

(b) A degenerative condition that reasonably can be expected to result in a central visual acuity of 20/200 or less in the better eye with the use of a correcting lens.

2. "Central visual acuity of 20/200 or less" includes having a limitation in the field of vision so that the widest diameter of the visual field subtends an angle of not more than twenty degrees.
A.R.S. § 25-201 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 2 / Article 1 / Section 201
25-201 Definitions
Status: in_force

25-201. Definitions

In this article, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Premarital agreement" means an agreement between prospective spouses that is made in contemplation of marriage and that is effective on marriage.

2. "Property" means an interest, present or future, legal or equitable, vested or contingent, in real or personal property, including income and earnings.
A.R.S. § 25-1012 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 1012
25-1012 Cooperation between courts; preservation of records
Status: in_force

25-1012. Cooperation between courts; preservation of records

A. A court of this state may request the appropriate court of another state to:

1. Hold an evidentiary hearing.

2. Order a person to produce or give evidence pursuant to procedures of that state.

3. Order that an evaluation be made with respect to the custody of a child involved in a pending proceeding.

4. Forward to the court of this state a certified copy of the transcript of the record of the hearing, the evidence otherwise presented and any evaluation prepared in compliance with the request.

5. Order a party to a child custody proceeding or any person having physical custody of the child to appear in the proceeding with or without the child.

B. On request of a court of another state, a court of this state may hold a hearing or enter an order described in subsection A.

C. Travel and other necessary and reasonable expenses incurred under subsections A and B may be assessed against the parties according to the law of this state.

D. A court of this state shall preserve the pleadings, orders, decrees, records of hearings, evaluations and other pertinent records with respect to a child custody proceeding until the child attains eighteen years of age.  On appropriate request by a court or law enforcement official of another state, the court shall forward a certified copy of those records.
A.R.S. § 25-1285 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 5 / Section 1285
25-1285 Penalties for noncompliance
Status: in_force

25-1285. Penalties for noncompliance

An employer that wilfully fails to comply with an income withholding order issued in another state and received for enforcement is subject to the same penalties that may be imposed for noncompliance with an order issued by a tribunal of this state.
A.R.S. § 25-1287 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 5 / Section 1287
25-1287 Administrative enforcement of orders
Status: in_force

25-1287. Administrative enforcement of orders

A. A party or support enforcement agency seeking to enforce a support order or an income withholding order, or both, issued in another state or a foreign support order may send the documents required for registering the order to a support enforcement agency of this state.

B. On receipt of the documents, the support enforcement agency, without initially seeking to register the order, shall consider and, if appropriate, use any administrative procedure authorized by the laws of this state to enforce a support order or an income withholding order, or both. If the obligor does not contest administrative enforcement, the order need not be registered. If the obligor contests the validity or administrative enforcement of the order, the support enforcement agency shall register the order pursuant to this chapter.
A.R.S. § 25-103 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 1 / Article 1 / Section 103
25-103 Purposes of title; application of title
Status: in_force

25-103. Purposes of title; application of title

A. It is declared that the public policy of this state and the general purposes of this title are:

1. To promote strong families;

2. To promote strong family values.

B. It also is the declared public policy of this state and the general purpose of this title that absent evidence to the contrary, it is in a child's best interest:

1. To have substantial, frequent, meaningful and continuing parenting time with both parents.

2. To have both parents participate in decision-making about the child.

C. A court shall apply the provisions of this title in a manner that is consistent with this section.
A.R.S. § 25-311 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 311
25-311 Jurisdiction; filing of petition
Status: in_force

25-311. Jurisdiction; filing of petition

A. The superior court is vested with original jurisdiction to hear and decide all matters arising pursuant to this chapter and pursuant to chapter 4, article 1 of this title.

B. A proceeding for dissolution of marriage, annulment or legal separation shall be filed in accordance with the Arizona rules of family law procedure.
A.R.S. § 25-527 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 527
25-527 Child support; overpayment; reimbursement
Status: in_force

25-527. Child support; overpayment; reimbursement

A. An obligor whose obligation to pay support has terminated may file a request for reimbursement against the obligee for support payments made in excess of the amount ordered.  The obligor must file the request with the clerk of the superior court within twenty-four months after the termination of the obligation.

B. The court may enter a judgment for reimbursement against the obligee if the court finds that the obligor's obligation to pay support has terminated and that all arrearages and interest on arrearages have been satisfied.  The court shall send a copy of the judgment to the department or its agent for title IV-D cases.

C. The obligee must pay the judgment directly to the obligor and not through the clerk of the superior court or the support payment clearinghouse.

D. A judgment entered pursuant to this section does not constitute a support judgment and is enforceable only in the same manner as a civil judgment.
A.R.S. § 25-500 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 500
25-500 Definitions
Status: in_force

25-500. Definitions

In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires:

1. "Arrearage" means the total unpaid support owed, including child support, past support, spousal maintenance and interest.

2. "Business day" means a day when state offices are open for regular business.

3. "Child support guidelines" means the child support guidelines that are adopted by the state supreme court.

4. "Child support subpoena" means a subpoena issued pursuant to section 25-520.

5. "Department" means the department of economic security.

6. "Income" means any form of payment owed to an individual, regardless of source, including wages, salaries, commissions, bonuses, workers' compensation, disability payments, payments pursuant to a pension or retirement program and interest.

7. "Obligee" means a person or agency entitled to receive support.

8. "Obligor" means a person obligated to pay support.

9. "Support" means the provision of maintenance or subsistence and includes medical insurance coverage, or cash medical support, and uncovered medical costs for the child, arrearages, interest on arrearages, past support, interest on past support and reimbursement for expended public assistance.  In a title IV-D case, support includes spousal maintenance that is included in the same order that directs child support.

10. "Support payment clearinghouse" means the clearinghouse established pursuant to section 46-441.

11. "Title IV-D" means title IV-D of the social security act.
A.R.S. § 25-1303 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 6 / Section 1303
25-1303 Effect of registration for enforcement
Status: in_force

25-1303. Effect of registration for enforcement

A. A support order or income withholding order issued in another state or a foreign support order is registered when the order is filed in the registering tribunal of this state.

B. A registered support order issued in another state or a foreign country is enforceable in the same manner and is subject to the same procedures as an order issued by a tribunal of this state.

C. Except as otherwise provided in this article, a tribunal of this state shall recognize and enforce, but may not modify, a registered support order if the issuing tribunal had jurisdiction.
A.R.S. § 25-352 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 5 / Section 352
25-352 Applicability of program; compliance
Status: in_force

25-352. Applicability of program; compliance

A. In an action for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or annulment that involves a natural or an adopted minor, unemancipated child who is common to the parties or in any paternity proceeding under chapter 6, article 1 of this title in which a party has requested that the court determine custody, specific parenting time or child support, the court shall order the parties to complete an educational program as prescribed by this article, unless any of the following applies:

1. On its own motion or the motion of either party the court determines that participation is not in the best interests of the parties or the child.

2. A party is or will be enrolled in an education program that the court deems comparable.

3. The court determines that a party previously has completed an educational program adopted pursuant to this article or a comparable program. The court may order a party to attend a program more than once.

B. In an action or proceeding involving child support or the modification or enforcement of parenting time or custody, the court may order either party or both parties to complete an educational program as prescribed by this article.

C. If the parties have a history of domestic violence as defined in section 13-3601 the court may enter appropriate orders that set forth the manner in which the parties shall participate in the program and shall make reasonable efforts to protect the safety of the participants.

D. Each party shall complete the educational program within the time ordered by the judge. The judge may extend the deadline for compliance.
A.R.S. § 25-1008 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 1 / Section 1008
25-1008 Notice to persons outside this state
Status: in_force

25-1008. Notice to persons outside this state

A. Notice required for the exercise of jurisdiction if a person is outside this state may be given in a manner prescribed by the law of this state for service of process or by the law of the state in which the service is made.  Notice must be given in a manner reasonably calculated to give actual notice but may be by publication if other means are not effective.

B. Proof of service may be made in the manner prescribed by the law of this state or by the law of the state in which the service is made.

C. Notice is not required for the exercise of jurisdiction with respect to a person who submits to the jurisdiction of the court.
A.R.S. § 25-317 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 317
25-317 Separation agreement; effect
Status: in_force

25-317. Separation agreement; effect

A. To promote amicable settlement of disputes between parties to a marriage attendant on their separation or annulment or the dissolution of their marriage, the parties may enter into a written separation agreement containing provisions for disposition of any property owned by either of them, maintenance of either of them, and support, legal decision-making and parenting time of their children. A separation agreement may provide that its maintenance terms shall not be modified.

B. In a proceeding for dissolution of marriage, for annulment or for legal separation, the terms of the separation agreement, except those providing for the support, legal decision-making and parenting time of children, are binding on the court unless it finds, after considering the economic circumstances of the parties and any other relevant evidence produced by the parties, on their own motion or on request of the court, that the separation agreement is unfair.

C. If the court finds the separation agreement unfair as to disposition of property or maintenance, it may request the parties to submit a revised separation agreement or may make orders for the disposition of property or maintenance.

D. If the court finds that the separation agreement is not unfair as to disposition of property or maintenance and that it is reasonable as to support, legal decision-making and parenting time of children, the separation agreement shall be set forth or incorporated by reference in the decree of dissolution, annulment or legal separation and the parties shall be ordered to perform them. If the separation agreement provides that its terms shall not be set forth in the decree, the decree shall identify the separation agreement as incorporated by reference and state that the court has found the terms as to property disposition and maintenance not unfair and the terms as to support, legal decision-making and parenting time of children reasonable.

E. Terms of the agreement set forth or incorporated by reference in the decree are enforceable by all remedies available for enforcement of a judgment, including contempt.

F. Except for terms concerning the maintenance of either party and the support, legal decision-making or parenting time of children, entry of the decree shall thereafter preclude the modification of the terms of the decree and the property settlement agreement, if any, set forth or incorporated by reference.

G. Notwithstanding subsection F of this section, entry of a decree that sets forth or incorporates by reference a separation agreement that provides that its maintenance terms shall not be modified prevents the court from exercising jurisdiction to modify the decree and the separation agreement regarding maintenance, including a decree entered before July 20, 1996.
A.R.S. § 25-328 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 328
25-328 Sequence of trials when custody or parenting time is an issue
Status: in_force

25-328. Sequence of trials when custody or parenting time is an issue

A. In all cases when custody or parenting time is a contested issue, the court shall first hear and decide all other issues including maintenance and child support if requested to do so by the petitioner, the respondent or the child's attorney. The request shall be in the form of a written demand filed with a motion to set or a controverting certificate.

B. On stipulation of the parties, the court shall first hear and decide custody or parenting time issues.

C. In the absence of a request or stipulation made pursuant to this section, the court may try any issue separately and in any sequence.
A.R.S. § 25-409 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 409
25-409 Third party rights
Status: in_force

25-409. Third party rights

A. Pursuant to section 25-402, subsection B, paragraph 2, a person other than a legal parent may petition the superior court for legal decision-making authority or placement of the child. The court shall summarily deny a petition unless it finds that the petitioner's initial pleading establishes that all of the following are true:

1. The person filing the petition stands in loco parentis to the child.

2. It would be significantly detrimental to the child to remain or be placed in the care of either legal parent who wishes to keep or acquire legal decision-making.

3. A court of competent jurisdiction has not entered or approved an order concerning legal decision-making or parenting time within one year before the person filed a petition pursuant to this section, unless there is reason to believe the child's present environment may seriously endanger the child's physical, mental, moral or emotional health.

4. One of the following applies:

(a) One of the legal parents is deceased.

(b) The child's legal parents are not married to each other at the time the petition is filed.

(c) A proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for legal separation of the legal parents is pending at the time the petition is filed.

B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, it is a rebuttable presumption that awarding legal decision-making to a legal parent serves the child's best interests because of the physical, psychological and emotional needs of the child to be reared by a legal parent. A third party may rebut this presumption only with proof showing by clear and convincing evidence that awarding legal decision-making to a legal parent is not consistent with the child's best interests.

C. Pursuant to section 25-402, subsection B, paragraph 2, a person other than a legal parent may petition the superior court for visitation with a child.  The superior court may grant visitation rights during the child's minority on a finding that the visitation is in the child's best interests and that any of the following is true:

1. One of the legal parents is deceased or has been missing at least three months. For the purposes of this paragraph, a parent is considered to be missing if the parent's location has not been determined and the parent has been reported as missing to a law enforcement agency.

2. The child was born out of wedlock and the child's legal parents are not married to each other at the time the petition is filed.

3. For grandparent or great-grandparent visitation, the marriage of the parents of the child has been dissolved for at least three months.

4. For in loco parentis visitation, a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or for legal separation of the legal parents is pending at the time the petition is filed.

D. A petition filed under subsection A or C of this section must be verified or supported by affidavit and must include detailed facts supporting the petitioner's claim. The petitioner must also provide notice of this proceeding, including a copy of the petition and any affidavits or other attachments, and serve the notice pursuant to the Arizona rules of family law procedure to all of the following:

1. The child's legal parents.

2. A third party who possesses legal decision-making authority over the child or visitation rights.

3. The child's guardian or guardian ad litem.

4. A person or agency that possesses physical custody of the child or claims legal decision-making authority or visitation rights concerning the child.

5. Any other person or agency that has previously appeared in the action.

E. In deciding whether to grant visitation to a third party, the court shall give special weight to the legal parents' opinion of what serves their child's best interests and consider all relevant factors including:

1. The historical relationship, if any, between the child and the person seeking visitation.

2. The motivation of the requesting party seeking visitation.

3. The motivation of the person objecting to visitation.

4. The quantity of visitation time requested and the potential adverse impact that visitation will have on the child's customary activities.

5. If one or both of the child's parents are deceased, the benefit in maintaining an extended family relationship.

F. If logistically possible and appropriate, the court shall order visitation by a grandparent or great-grandparent if the child is residing or spending time with the parent through whom the grandparent or great-grandparent claims a right of access to the child.

G. A grandparent or great-grandparent seeking visitation rights under this section shall petition in the same action in which the family court previously decided legal decision-making and parenting time or, if no such case existed, by separate petition in the county of the child's home state, as defined in section 25-1002.

H. All visitation rights granted under this section automatically terminate if the child is adopted or placed for adoption.  If the child is removed from an adoptive placement, the court may reinstate the visitation rights. This subsection does not apply if the child is adopted by the spouse of a natural parent after the natural parent remarries.

I. For the purposes of this section, a child who is adopted may be treated as if born in lawful wedlock only if the child is adopted jointly by parents who are married to one another as provided in section 8-103, subsection A.
A.R.S. § 25-1286 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 5 / Section 1286
25-1286 Contest by obligor
Status: in_force

25-1286. Contest by obligor

A. An obligor may contest the validity or enforcement of an income withholding order issued in another state and received directly by an employer in this state by registering the order in a tribunal of this state and filing a contest to that order as provided in article 6 of this chapter or otherwise contesting the order in the same manner as if the order had been issued by a tribunal of this state.

B. The obligor shall give notice of the contest to:

1. A support enforcement agency providing services to the obligee.

2. Each employer that has directly received an income withholding order.

3. The person designated in the income withholding order to receive payments, or if no person is designated, to the obligee.
A.R.S. § 25-1284 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 5 / Section 1284
25-1284 Immunity from civil liability
Status: in_force

25-1284. Immunity from civil liability

An employer that complies with an income withholding order issued in another state in accordance with this article is not subject to civil liability to an individual or agency with regard to the employer's withholding of child support from the obligor's income.
A.R.S. § 25-685 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 685
25-685 Entry into criminal information system
Status: in_force

25-685. Entry into criminal information system

Child support arrest warrants shall be entered in the wanted person file of the Arizona criminal justice information system.
A.R.S. § 25-1256 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 1256
25-1256 Special rules of evidence and procedure
Status: in_force

25-1256. Special rules of evidence and procedure

A. The physical presence of a nonresident party who is an individual in a tribunal of this state is not required for the establishment, enforcement or modification of a support order or the rendition of a judgment determining parentage of a child.

B. An affidavit, a document substantially complying with federally mandated forms or a document incorporated by reference in any affidavit or mandated form that would not be excluded under the hearsay rule if given in person is admissible in evidence if given under penalty of perjury by a party or witness residing outside this state.

C. A copy of the record of child support payments certified as a true copy of the original by the custodian of the record may be forwarded to a responding tribunal. The copy is evidence of facts asserted in it and is admissible to show whether payments were made.

D. Copies of bills for testing for parentage of a child and for prenatal and postnatal health care of the mother and child furnished to the adverse party at least ten days before trial are admissible in evidence to prove the amount of the charges billed and that the charges were reasonable, necessary and customary.

E. Documentary evidence transmitted from outside this state to a tribunal of this state by telephone, fax or other electronic means that do not provide an original record shall not be excluded from evidence on an objection based on the means of transmission.

F. In a proceeding under this chapter, a tribunal of this state shall permit a party or witness residing outside this state to be deposed or to testify under penalty of perjury by telephone, audiovisual means or other electronic means at a designated tribunal or other location. A tribunal of this state shall cooperate with other tribunals in designating an appropriate location for the deposition or testimony.

G. If a party called to testify at a civil hearing refuses to answer on the ground that the testimony may be self-incriminating, the trier of fact may draw an adverse inference from the refusal.

H. A privilege against disclosure of communications between spouses does not apply in a proceeding under this chapter.

I. The defense of immunity based on the relationship of husband and wife or parent and child does not apply in a proceeding under this chapter.

J. A voluntary acknowledgment of paternity, certified as a true copy, is admissible to establish parentage of the child.
A.R.S. § 25-528 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 528
25-528 Title IV-D recipients; fee
Status: in_force

25-528. Title IV-D recipients; fee

A. If a recipient of title IV-D services receives at least $550 of support in a federal fiscal year and the recipient has never received assistance under a state or tribal title IV-A program, the department shall charge an annual fee as prescribed in 42 United States Code section 654(6)(B)(ii), in effect on January 1, 2019, to the recipient of title IV-D services.  The department shall retain the fee from future collections of support once the threshold of $550 has been met. If, after the threshold of $550 has been met, no further support collections are received or less than $35 is received, the department may charge the fee to the recipient of services after notice advising the recipient of the deadline for payment of the fee.  If the recipient does not pay the fee by the deadline, the department may retain the fee from future collections of support.

B. Notwithstanding subsection A of this section, if a foreign country has requested enforcement of a support order in any title IV-D case, the department shall charge the annual fee prescribed in subsection A of this section to the obligor.

C. The department shall transmit to the federal government its portion of each fee withheld pursuant to subsections A and B of this section and shall deposit, pursuant to sections 35-146 and 35-147, the remainder in a child support enforcement administration fund.
A.R.S. § 25-1032 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 1032
25-1032 Exclusive continuing jurisdiction
Status: in_force

25-1032. Exclusive continuing jurisdiction

A. Except as otherwise provided in section 25-1034, a court of this state that has made a child custody determination consistent with section 25-1031 or 25-1033 has exclusive, continuing jurisdiction over the determination until either of the following is true:

1. A court of this state determines that neither the child, nor the child and one parent, nor the child and a person acting as a parent have a significant connection with this state and that substantial evidence is no longer available in this state concerning the child's care, protection, training and personal relationships.

2. A court of this state or a court of another state determines that the child, the child's parents and any person acting as a parent do not presently reside in this state.

B. A court of this state that has made a child custody determination and does not have exclusive, continuing jurisdiction under this section may modify that determination only if it has jurisdiction to make an initial determination under section 25-1031.
A.R.S. § 25-403.10 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 403.10
25-403.10 Parenting time; safe exchange locations; court order
Status: in_force

25-403.10. Parenting time; safe exchange locations; court order

A. In any proceeding in which the court enters a parenting plan or a legal decision-making or parenting plan order, including the modification of an existing parenting plan or a legal decision-making or parenting plan order, the court may enter an order requiring the parties to exchange custody of the minor child at a safe exchange location if the court finds that it is in the best interests of the child.

B. A safe exchange location includes any of the following:

1. A designated neutral safe exchange location pursuant to section 11-452.

2. A location approved by the court.

3. A location agreed to by the parties.
A.R.S. § 25-403.06 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 403.06
25-403.06 Parental access to prescription medication and records
Status: in_force

25-403.06. Parental access to prescription medication and records

A. Unless otherwise provided by court order or law, on reasonable request both parents are entitled to have equal access to prescription medication, documents and other information concerning the child's education and physical, mental, moral and emotional health including medical, school, police, court and other records directly from the custodian of the records or from the other parent.

B. A person who does not comply with a reasonable request shall reimburse the requesting parent for court costs and attorney fees incurred by that parent to force compliance with this section.

C. A parent with joint legal custody shall not designate one pharmacy in a single location as the only source of the child's prescription medication without agreement of the other parent.

D. A parent who attempts to restrict the release of documents or information by the custodian or attempts to withhold prescription medication without a prior court order is subject to appropriate legal sanctions.
A.R.S. § 25-322 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 322
25-322 Payment of maintenance or support; records; disclosure
Status: in_force

25-322. Payment of maintenance or support; records; disclosure

A. Except as provided in section 46-441, the court shall order that maintenance or support payments be made to the support payment clearinghouse for remittance to the person entitled to receive the payments unless the parties agree otherwise.

B. The clerk of the court or the support payment clearinghouse shall maintain records listing the amount of payments, the date payments are required to be made, the names and addresses of the parties affected by the order and the name and address of the employer or employers of the party ordered to pay support or spousal maintenance.

C. Unless the court has ordered otherwise the parties affected by the order shall inform the clerk of the court or the support payment clearinghouse in writing on entry of the order of their residential address and within ten days of any change of address. A party ordered to pay support or maintenance shall also inform the clerk or the support payment clearinghouse in writing of the name and address of that person's employer or employers and within ten days of any change of employment. If a person fails to notify the clerk of the court or the support payment clearinghouse of a change in residential address or employment the court may hold the person in contempt of court.

D. If the person obligated to pay support has left or is beyond the jurisdiction of the court, any party may institute any other proceeding available under the laws of this state for enforcement of the duties of support and maintenance.

E. On application by any person entitled to receive child support or spousal maintenance and for good cause shown, the superior court may direct an agency or officer of this state to disclose information and documents in the agency's or officer's possession that may assist the applicant or the court to determine the obligor's income, residence, place of employment, assets and debts, except that the residence and place of employment shall not be disclosed if the court finds the obligor has been the victim of domestic violence.
A.R.S. § 25-1054 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 1054
25-1054 Temporary visitation
Status: in_force

25-1054. Temporary visitation

A. A court of this state that does not have jurisdiction to modify a child custody determination may issue a temporary order enforcing:

1. A visitation schedule made by a court of another state.

2. The visitation provisions of a child custody determination of another state that does not provide for a specific visitation schedule.

B. If a court of this state makes an order under subsection A, paragraph 2, it shall specify in the order a period that it considers adequate to allow the petitioner to obtain an order from a court having jurisdiction under the criteria specified in article 2 of this chapter. The order remains in effect until an order is obtained from the other court or the period expires.
A.R.S. § 25-1225 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 2 / Section 1225
25-1225 Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify child support order
Status: in_force

25-1225. Continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify child support order

A. A tribunal of this state that has issued a support order consistent with the law of this state has and shall exercise continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify its child support order if the order is the controlling order and either:

1. At the time of the filing of a request for modification this state is the residence of the obligor, the individual obligee or the child for whose benefit the support order is issued.

2. If this state is not the residence of the obligor, the individual obligee or the child for whose benefit the support order is issued, the parties consent in a record or in open court that the tribunal of this state may continue to exercise jurisdiction to modify its order.

B. A tribunal of this state that has issued a child support order consistent with the law of this state shall not exercise continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify the order if either:

1. All of the parties who are individuals file consent in a record with the tribunal of this state that a tribunal of another state that has jurisdiction over at least one of the parties who is an individual or that is located in the state of residence of the child may modify the order and assume continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.

2. Its order is not the controlling order.

C. If a tribunal of another state has issued a child support order pursuant to the uniform interstate family support act or a law substantially similar to that act and that modifies a child support order of a tribunal of this state, tribunals of this state shall recognize the continuing, exclusive jurisdiction of the tribunal of the other state.

D. A tribunal of this state that lacks continuing, exclusive jurisdiction to modify a child support order may serve as an initiating tribunal to request a tribunal of another state to modify a support order issued in that state.

E. A temporary support order issued ex parte or pending resolution of a jurisdictional conflict does not create continuing, exclusive jurisdiction in the issuing tribunal.
A.R.S. § 25-1311 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 6 / Section 1311
25-1311 Modification of child support order of another state
Status: in_force

25-1311. Modification of child support order of another state

A. If section 25-1313 does not apply, on petition, a tribunal of this state may modify a child support order issued in another state that is registered in this state if, after notice and a hearing, it finds that any of the following is true:

1. The following requirements are met:

(a) Neither the child, the obligee who is an individual nor the obligor resides in the issuing state.

(b) A petitioner who is a nonresident of this state seeks modification.

(c) The respondent is subject to the personal jurisdiction of the tribunal of this state.

2. This state is the residence of the child, or a party who is an individual is subject to the personal jurisdiction of the tribunal of this state, and all of the parties who are individuals have filed consents in a record in the issuing tribunal for a tribunal of this state to modify the support order and assume continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.

B. Modification of a registered child support order is subject to the same requirements, procedures and defenses that apply to the modification of an order issued by a tribunal of this state, and the order may be enforced and satisfied in the same manner.

C. A tribunal of this state may not modify any aspect of a child support order that may not be modified under the laws of the issuing state, including the duration of the obligation of support.  If two or more tribunals have issued child support orders for the same obligor and same child, the order that controls and must be recognized under section 25-1227 establishes the aspects of the support order that are nonmodifiable.

D. In a proceeding to modify a child support order, the law of the state that is determined to have issued the initial controlling order governs the duration of the obligation of support.  The obligor's fulfillment of the duty of support established by that order precludes imposition of a further obligation of support by a tribunal of this state.

E. On issuance of an order by a tribunal of this state modifying a child support order issued in another state, the tribunal of this state becomes the tribunal having continuing, exclusive jurisdiction.

F. Notwithstanding this section and section 25-1221, subsection B, a tribunal of this state retains jurisdiction to modify an order issued by a tribunal of this state if both of the following are true:

1. One party resides in another state.

2. The other party resides outside the United States.
A.R.S. § 25-125 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 1 / Article 3 / Section 125
25-125 Marriage ceremony; official; witnesses; marriage license; covenant marriages
Status: in_force

25-125. Marriage ceremony; official; witnesses; marriage license; covenant marriages

A. A valid marriage is contracted by a male person and a female person with a proper marriage license who participate in a ceremony conducted by and in the presence of a person who is authorized to solemnize marriages and at which at least two witnesses who are at least eighteen years of age participate.

B. A marriage license shall be signed by both persons married, two of the witnesses to the marriage ceremony and the person who solemnized the marriage, who shall return the signed marriage license to the clerk of the superior court for recording.

C. This section does not apply to the conversion of an existing marriage that is valid in this state to a covenant marriage that complies with the requirements of section 25-902.
A.R.S. § 25-1258 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 1258
25-1258 Assistance with discovery
Status: in_force

25-1258. Assistance with discovery

A tribunal of this state may:

1. Request a tribunal outside this state to assist in obtaining discovery.

2. On request, compel a person over which it has jurisdiction to respond to a discovery order issued by a tribunal outside this state.
A.R.S. § 25-817 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 817
25-817 Temporary orders; presumption of paternity
Status: in_force

25-817. Temporary orders; presumption of paternity

A. Pending a judicial determination of paternity, the court shall issue a temporary order of support, and may issue a temporary order regarding custody and parenting time, if any of the following applies:

1. Genetic testing affirms at least a ninety-five per cent probability of paternity.

2. A notarized or witnessed statement is signed by both parents acknowledging paternity or separate substantially similar notarized or witnessed statements are signed acknowledging paternity and filed with the department of health services pursuant to section 36-334 or filed with the department of economic security.

3. The respondent admits or does not deny paternity in a written response filed with the clerk of the court.

B. A temporary order issued pursuant to this section does not prejudice the rights of a person or child that are adjudicated at subsequent hearings in the proceeding.

C. A temporary order issued pursuant to this section may be revoked or modified and terminates when the final support, custody or parenting time order is entered or when the petition for support, custody or parenting time is dismissed.
A.R.S. § 25-412 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 412
25-412 Expedited child support and parenting time fund
Status: in_force

25-412. Expedited child support and parenting time fund

A. Each county treasurer shall establish an expedited child support and parenting time fund consisting of monies received pursuant to section 12-284, subsection D.

B. The presiding judge of the superior court shall use fund monies to establish, maintain and enhance programs designed to expedite the processing of petitions filed pursuant to section 25-326 and to establish, enforce and modify court orders involving children.

C. The county treasurer may invest monies in the fund and shall deposit interest earned in the fund.

D. Monies received from this fund shall be used to supplement and not supplant monies allocated by the county.
A.R.S. § 25-1065 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 3 / Section 1065
25-1065 Role of attorney general
Status: in_force

25-1065. Role of attorney general

A. In a case that arises under this chapter or that involves the Hague convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction, the attorney general may take any lawful action, including resorting to a proceeding under this article or any other available civil proceeding, to locate a child, obtain the return of a child or enforce a child custody determination if there is any of the following:

1. An existing child custody determination.

2. A request to do so from a court in a pending child custody proceeding.

3. A reasonable belief that a criminal statute has been violated.

4. A reasonable belief that the child has been wrongfully removed or retained in violation of the Hague convention on the civil aspects of international child abduction.

B. The attorney general acting pursuant to this section acts on behalf of the court and shall not represent any party.
A.R.S. § 25-511 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 511
25-511 Failure of parent to provide for child; classification
Status: in_force

25-511. Failure of parent to provide for child; classification

A. Except as provided in section 25-501, subsection F, any parent of a minor child who knowingly fails to furnish reasonable support for the parent's child is guilty of a class 6 felony.

B. It is an affirmative defense to a charge of a violation of subsection A of this section that the defendant has complied with a valid court order that was in effect for the time period charged and that set forth an amount of support for the minor child or was unable to furnish reasonable support. Inability to furnish reasonable support is not a defense if the defendant voluntarily remained idle, voluntarily decreased his income or voluntarily incurred other financial obligations.

C. The trier of fact, in determining whether the defendant has failed to furnish reasonable support, shall consider all assets, earnings and entitlements of the defendant and whether the defendant has made all reasonable efforts to obtain the necessary funds. On a showing of previous employment or lack of a physical or mental disability precluding employment, the trier of fact may infer that the defendant is capable of full-time employment at least at the federal adult minimum wage. This inference does not apply to noncustodial parents who are under the age of eighteen and who are still attending high school.
A.R.S. § 25-1246 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 3 / Section 1246
25-1246 Inappropriate tribunal
Status: in_force

25-1246. Inappropriate tribunal

If a petition or comparable pleading is received by an inappropriate tribunal of this state, the tribunal shall forward the pleading and accompanying documents to an appropriate tribunal in this state or another state and notify the petitioner where and when the pleading was sent.
A.R.S. § 25-381.18 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 7 / Section 381.18
25-381.18 Dissolution of marriage; legal separation; annulment; stay of right to file; jurisdiction for pending actions
Status: in_force

25-381.18. Dissolution of marriage; legal separation; annulment; stay of right to file; jurisdiction for pending actions

A. During a period beginning on the filing of a petition for conciliation and continuing until sixty days after the filing of the petition for conciliation, neither spouse shall file any action for annulment, dissolution of marriage or legal separation, and, on the filing of a petition for conciliation, proceedings then pending in the superior court are stayed and the case shall be transferred to the conciliation court for hearing and further disposition as provided in this article.  All restraining, support, maintenance or custody orders issued by the superior court remain in full force and effect until vacated or modified by the conciliation court or until they expire by their own terms.

B. If either party wishes to extend the stay prescribed pursuant to subsection A, that party must file a petition with the court that states the basis for the extension and includes a plan for reconciliation or a counseling schedule.  The court may grant a reasonable extension of up to one hundred twenty days if the moving party establishes good cause for the extension.  The court shall not grant an extension if the other party objects with good cause.

C. If, after the expiration of the period prescribed in subsection A and any extension granted pursuant to subsection B, the controversy between the spouses has not been terminated, either spouse may institute proceedings for annulment of marriage, dissolution of marriage or legal separation by filing in the clerk's office additional pleadings complying with the requirements relating to annulment of marriage, dissolution of marriage or legal separation, respectively, or either spouse may proceed with the action previously stayed, and the conciliation court has full jurisdiction to hear, try and determine the action for annulment of marriage, dissolution of marriage or legal separation and to retain jurisdiction of the case for further hearings on decrees or orders to be made. The conciliation provisions of this article may be used in regard to postdissolution problems concerning maintenance support, parenting time or contempt or for modification based on changed conditions in the discretion of the conciliation court.

D. On the filing of an action for annulment, dissolution of marriage or legal separation and after the expiration of sixty days from the service or the acceptance of service of process on or by the defendant, neither spouse without the consent of the other may file a petition invoking the jurisdiction of the conciliation court, as long as the domestic relations case remains pending, unless it appears to the court that the filing will not delay the orderly processes of the pending action, in which event the court may accept the petition and the filing of the petition has the same effect as the filing of any such petition within such sixty days after the service or acceptance of process.
A.R.S. § 25-327 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 327
25-327 Modification and termination of provisions for maintenance, support and property disposition
Status: in_force

25-327. Modification and termination of provisions for maintenance, support and property disposition

A. Except as otherwise provided in section 25-317, subsections F and G, the provisions of any decree respecting maintenance or support may be modified or terminated only on a showing of changed circumstances that are substantial and continuing except as to any amount that may have accrued as an arrearage before the date of notice of the motion or order to show cause to modify or terminate.  The addition of health insurance coverage as defined in section 25-531 or a change in the availability of health insurance coverage may constitute a continuing and substantial change in circumstance. The provisions as to property disposition may not be revoked or modified, unless the court finds the existence of conditions that justify the reopening of a judgment under the laws of this state. Modifications and terminations are effective on the first day of the month following notice of the petition for modification or termination unless the court, for good cause shown, orders the change to become effective at a different date but not earlier than the date of filing the petition for modification or termination.

B. Unless otherwise agreed in writing or expressly provided in the decree, the obligation to pay future maintenance is terminated on the death of either party or the remarriage of the party receiving maintenance.

C. Unless otherwise agreed in writing or expressly provided in the decree, provisions for the support of a minor child are not terminated by the death of a parent obligated to support the child. If a parent obligated to pay support dies, the amount of future support may be modified, revoked or commuted to a lump sum payment to the extent just and appropriate in the circumstances and has priority equal to the right for family allowance in section 14-2404.  Past due support has priority equal to claims provided for in section 14-3805, subsection A, paragraph 6.

D. Notwithstanding any other law, pursuant to a petition filed pursuant to this section the court may suspend the imposition of future interest that accrues on a judgment for support issued pursuant to this article for the period of time that the petitioner is incarcerated or has physical or mental disabilities to the extent that the person is unable to maintain employment.
A.R.S. § 25-1337 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 7 / Section 1337
25-1337 Contest of registered convention support order
Status: in_force

25-1337. Contest of registered convention support order

A. Except as otherwise provided in this article, sections 25-1305, 25-1306, 25-1307 and 25-1308 apply to a contest of a registered convention support order.

B. A party contesting a registered convention support order shall file a contest not later than thirty days after the date of mailing or personal service of the notice of the registration, but if the contesting party does not reside in the United States, the contesting party shall file the contest not later than sixty days after the date of mailing or personal service of the notice of the registration.

C. If the nonregistering party fails to contest the registered convention support order by the time specified in subsection B of this section, the order is enforceable.

D. A contest of a registered convention support order may be based only on grounds set forth in section 25-1338.  The contesting party bears the burden of proof.

E. In a contest of a registered convention support order, a tribunal of this state:

1. Is bound by the findings of fact on which the foreign tribunal based its jurisdiction.

2. May not review the merits of the order.

F. A tribunal of this state deciding a contest of a registered convention support order shall promptly notify the parties of its decision.

G. A challenge or appeal, if any, does not stay the enforcement of a convention support order unless there are exceptional circumstances.
A.R.S. § 25-326 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 2 / Section 326
25-326 Independence of provisions of decree or temporary order; forms
Status: in_force

25-326. Independence of provisions of decree or temporary order; forms

A. If a party fails to comply with a provision of a decree or temporary order or injunction, the obligation of the other party to make payments for support or maintenance or to permit parenting time is not suspended, but the other party may petition or request the court to grant an appropriate order.

B. The petition or request shall be in a form prescribed by the supreme court, which shall be furnished by the clerk of the superior court on request of any party. The party may use a document other than one provided pursuant to this section if the document is substantially similar to the one prescribed by the supreme court pursuant to this section.
A.R.S. § 25-1201 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 1 / Section 1201
25-1201 Short title
Status: in_force

25-1201. Short title

This chapter may be cited as the uniform interstate family support act.
A.R.S. § 25-521 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 521
25-521 Levy; seizure of property for collection of support debt; definitions
Status: in_force

25-521. Levy; seizure of property for collection of support debt; definitions

A. If there is a court ordered judgment or if the obligor is in arrears in an amount equal to twelve months of support, the department may issue a levy and collect the amount owed by the obligor by levy on all property and rights to property not exempt under federal or state law.

B. The levy extends only to property possessed and obligations existing at the time of service or within twenty-one days thereafter, except as to an account held in a financial institution in which case the levy extends only to property possessed and obligations existing at the time of service. On receipt of a notice of levy, a person in possession of property or an interest in property subject to levy shall seize and hold nonexempt property until that person receives from the department a notice of surrender of property or a notice of release of levy. Within three days after receipt, the person served with the notice of levy shall notify the obligor and any other individual or entity known or believed to have an interest in the property that a levy has occurred. The notice shall specify the amount demanded and shall contain, in the case of a seizure of personal property, an account of the property levied on, and in the case of real property, a description with reasonable certainty of the property levied on. The person served with the levy, the obligor or other persons known or believed to have an interest in the property may make a written request for an administrative review to contest the levy within fifteen days after the date of mailing of the notice. The administrative review shall be conducted pursuant to section 25-522, subsection D. The administrative review shall include a determination of the interest of the obligor in the property subject to levy, including the obligor's contributions to any property held by the community. If the request for administrative review is based on a mistake in identity, the department shall conduct the review within two business days. The administrative review shall be conducted pursuant to section 25-522, subsection E.

C. Any person in possession of property, or obligated with respect to property or rights to property subject to levy, on which a levy has been made, on demand by the department shall surrender the property or right to property to the department.

D. A person who fails or refuses to surrender any property or rights to property, subject to levy, on demand by the department, is liable in an amount equal to the value of the property or rights to property not surrendered, but not exceeding the amount of the past due support for which the levy has been made.

E. If any property or right to property on which a levy has been made under subsection A of this section is not sufficient to satisfy the claim of the department, the department, as often as necessary, may proceed to levy in like manner on any other property subject to levy of the obligor owing support, until the amount due is paid in full.

F. In any case in which the department may levy on property or rights to property, the department may seize and sell the property or rights to the property whether real or personal, tangible or intangible in the manner prescribed by law. Except as otherwise provided by this section, the notice of sale and sale of property seized by the department shall be conducted in the manner and the time provided in title 12, chapter 9, article 7, relating to the sale of property under execution. Real property may be redeemed in the manner provided by title 12, chapter 8, article 11. The department shall notify the obligor of the date, time and location of the sale. The notice shall be given in person, left at the dwelling or usual place of business of the obligor or sent by first class mail to the obligor's last known address, at least ten days before the day of the sale. If the property or right to property is perishable, the department shall give notice of the sale to the obligor in the manner and within the time limits that are reasonable considering the character and condition of the property.

G. A person who is in possession of or obligated with respect to property or rights to property subject to levy on which a levy has been made and who, on demand by the department, surrenders the property or rights to property to the department is discharged from any obligation or liability to the obligor with respect to the property or rights to property from the surrender on payment.

H. A levy issued pursuant to this section has the same force and effect as a writ of garnishment, execution or attachment issued by the superior court.

I. For purposes of this section:

1. "Account" means a demand deposit account, checking or negotiable withdrawal order account, savings account, time deposit account or money market mutual fund account.

2. "Levy" includes the power to restrain and seize by any legal means.

3. "Person" includes an individual or an officer, employee or agent of a corporation, an officer, employee or elected official of this state or its political subdivisions, or any agency or instrumentality of this state or the federal government or its political subdivisions, or a member or employee of a partnership, who as such officer, employee, agent, elected official or member is under a duty to surrender the property or rights to property, or to discharge the obligation.
A.R.S. § 25-809 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 6 / Article 1 / Section 809
25-809 Judgment
Status: in_force

25-809. Judgment

A. Except as provided in section 25-501, subsection F, if a respondent admits parentage or if the issue is decided in the affirmative in an action instituted during the child's minority, the court shall direct, subject to applicable equitable defenses and using a retroactive application of the current child support guidelines, the amount, if any, the parties shall pay for the past support of the child and the manner in which payment shall be made.

B. The court shall enter an order for support determined to be due for the period between the commencement of the proceeding and the date that current child support is ordered to begin.  The court shall not order past support retroactive to more than three years before the commencement of the proceeding unless the court makes a written finding of good cause after considering all relevant circumstances, including:

1. The circumstances, conduct or motivation of the party who claims entitlement to past support in not seeking an earlier establishment of maternity or paternity.

2. The circumstances, conduct or motivation of the party from whom past support is sought in impeding the establishment of maternity or paternity.

3. The diligence with which service of process was attempted on the respondent.

C. The court shall also direct the amount either parent shall pay for the actual costs of the pregnancy, childbirth and any genetic testing and other related costs subject to production of billing statements or other documentation. This documentation is prima facie evidence of amounts incurred and is admissible in evidence without the need for foundation testimony or other proof of authenticity or accuracy.

D. In any proceeding under this article the court shall order either parent or both parents to pay any monies reasonable and necessary for the support of the minor unemancipated child until the child reaches the age of majority or is emancipated.  In determining the amount of support for the child, the court shall apply the child support guidelines pursuant to section 25-320, subsection D.  If a child reaches the age of majority while the child is attending high school or a certified high school equivalency program, support shall continue to be provided while the child is actually attending high school or the equivalency program but only until the child reaches nineteen years of age unless the court enters an order pursuant to subsection F of this section.

E. The court may modify an order of support pursuant to section 25-503.

F. Even if a child is over the age of majority when a petition is filed or at the time of the final decree, the court may order support to continue past the age of majority if all of the following are true:

1. The court has considered the factors prescribed in subsection D of this section.

2. The child has severe mental or physical disabilities as demonstrated by the fact that the child is unable to live independently and be self-supporting.

3. The child's disability began before the child reached the age of majority.

G. After considering the financial resources of both parties and the reasonableness of the positions each party has taken throughout the proceedings, the court may order a party to pay a reasonable amount to the other party for the costs and expenses of maintaining or defending any proceeding under this article.  The court may order the party to pay these amounts directly to the attorney.  The attorney may enforce the order in the attorney's name with the same force and effect and in the same manner as if the order had been made on behalf of any party to the action.  For the purposes of this subsection, "costs and expenses" includes attorney fees, deposition costs, appellate costs and other reasonable expenses the court determines were necessary.

H. The court has contempt powers to enforce its orders.

I. The parties may terminate an action brought under this article by agreement and compromise only if the court has approved the terms of the agreement and compromise.
A.R.S. § 25-1036 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 8 / Article 2 / Section 1036
25-1036 Simultaneous proceedings
Status: in_force

25-1036. Simultaneous proceedings

A. Except as otherwise provided in section 25-1034, a court of this state shall not exercise its jurisdiction under this article if, at the time of the commencement of the proceeding, a proceeding concerning the custody of the child has been commenced in a court of another state having jurisdiction substantially in conformity with this chapter, unless the proceeding has been terminated or is stayed by the court of the other state because a court of this state is a more convenient forum under section 25-1037.

B. Except as otherwise provided in section 25-1034, a court of this state, before hearing a child custody proceeding, shall examine the court documents and other information supplied by the parties pursuant to section 25-1039.  If the court determines that a child custody proceeding has been commenced in a court in another state that has jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this chapter, the court of this state shall stay its proceeding and communicate with the court of the other state.  If the court of the state having jurisdiction substantially in accordance with this chapter does not determine that the court of this state is a more appropriate forum, the court of this state shall dismiss the proceeding.

C. In a proceeding to modify a child custody determination, a court of this state shall determine whether a proceeding to enforce the determination has been commenced in another state.  If a proceeding to enforce a child custody determination has been commenced in another state, the court may do any of the following:

1. Stay the proceeding for modification pending the entry of an order of a court of the other state enforcing, staying, denying or dismissing the proceeding for enforcement.

2. Enjoin the parties from continuing with the proceeding for enforcement.

3. Proceed with the modification under conditions it considers appropriate.
A.R.S. § 25-683 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 5 / Section 683
25-683 Procedure after arrest; payment for release from custody
Status: in_force

25-683. Procedure after arrest; payment for release from custody

A. When a person who is arrested pursuant to a child support arrest warrant is brought before the court, the judicial officer shall advise the arrested person of the nature of the proceedings and shall set a date for the next court appearance. The arrested person may be released from custody pending the hearing if the arrested person pays the amount set by the court pursuant to section 25-681 or a larger amount as the court determines. The court shall not reduce the amount ordered to be paid. The arrested person shall not be released from custody without paying the amount unless the court finds in writing or on the record that a compelling reason exists to release the arrested person. Monies received pursuant to this subsection shall be deposited and credited pursuant to section 25-502, subsection I.

B. If the arrested person pays the full amount set forth in the warrant before the arrested person is brought before a judicial officer, the arrested person may be released after receiving a notice to appear in the superior court in the county in which the warrant was issued pursuant to the procedure prescribed in section 25-682, subsection E. If the arrested person fails to appear as directed, a child support arrest warrant may be issued.

C. The arresting agency shall forward all amounts that are paid by the arrested person for release pursuant to this subsection to the clerk of the superior court in the county in which the warrant was issued or the support payment clearinghouse for deposit and credit pursuant to section 25-502, subsection I.
A.R.S. § 25-505 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 505
25-505 Limited income withholding orders; definition
Status: in_force

25-505. Limited income withholding orders; definition

A. The department or its agent may issue a limited income withholding order to any employer, payor or other holder of a nonperiodic or lump sum payment that is owed or held for the benefit of an obligor.  The department or its agent shall serve the order in the same manner as prescribed in section 25-505.01 for service of income withholding orders.  The employer, payor or holder shall deliver or mail by first class mail a copy of the order to the obligor within ten days after service on the employer, payor or holder.

B. The limited income withholding order shall state the amount of current support and any arrearages owed by an obligor and shall direct the employer, payor or holder to withhold and pay to the support payment clearinghouse the amount specified in the order and not otherwise exempt by law.

C. The limited income withholding order shall include a notice to the obligor of the right to an administrative review pursuant to section 25-522. The obligor, employer, payor or holder may contest the limited income withholding order in the same manner prescribed in section 25-505.01 to contest an income withholding order.

D. Notwithstanding sections 23-351 through 23-355, the employer, payor or holder who receives an income withholding order pursuant to section 25-505.01 or an order of assignment pursuant to section 25-504 shall withhold the amount specified and transmit that amount to the support payment clearinghouse immediately.

E. For the purposes of this section, "lump sum payment" includes:

1. Severance pay.

2. Sick pay.

3. Vacation pay.

4. Bonuses.

5. Insurance settlements.

6. Commissions.

7. Stock options.

8. Excess proceeds.

9. Retroactive disability proceeds.

10. Personal injury awards.
A.R.S. § 25-302 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 3 / Article 1 / Section 302
25-302 Procedure and law
Status: in_force

25-302. Procedure and law

A. The jurisdictional requirements and procedure for obtaining an annulment shall be the same as if the matter were one for dissolution of marriage.

B. If grounds for annulment exist, the court to the extent that it has jurisdiction to do so, shall divide the property of the parties and shall establish the rights and obligations of the parties with respect to any common or adopted children in accordance with the provisions of section 25-320 and chapter 4, article 1 of this title.
A.R.S. § 25-506 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 5 / Article 1 / Section 506
25-506 Order for assignment; foreign support order
Status: in_force

25-506. Order for assignment; foreign support order

A. A petition for an ex parte order for assignment may be filed by an agency based on an order for support issued by a court or an agency in a state other than this state. The petition shall include the information required by section 25-504 and the following documents:

1. A certified copy of the support order with all modifications.

2. A certified copy of an income withholding order, if any, still in effect.

3. A copy of the income withholding law of the jurisdiction that issued the support order.

4. A sworn statement of arrearages.

5. The assignment of support rights, if any.

B. On receipt of a petition pursuant to subsection A of this section, the clerk of the court shall enter an order for ex parte assignment. The order for wage assignment is binding on any employer or payor who is doing business in this state and who employs or is obligated to make periodic payments to the person owing child support or spousal maintenance and is subject to this section. Participation in a proceeding under this subsection does not confer jurisdiction on a court over any of the parties to the proceeding in any other proceeding. If an obligor does not have periodic earnings, income or entitlements, the court shall order an assignment against any monies owed to the obligor or held for the benefit of the obligor. The order of assignment shall direct the holder of the monies to withhold and pay to the person or agency entitled to receive the child support the amount necessary to pay the amount ordered by the court.

C. If the obligor seeks to quash the assignment, the attorney general or county attorney shall immediately notify the petitioning state of the date, time and place of the hearing and of the obligee's right to attend. The only bases for the obligor to contest the withholding are that:

1. The withholding is not proper because of a mistake of fact that is not res judicata.

2. The court or agency that issued the support order lacked personal jurisdiction over the obligor.

3. The order was obtained by fraud.

4. The statute of limitations precludes enforcement of all or a part of the arrearages.

D. The court, on request of any party, shall continue the hearing on the motion to quash to permit evidence relative to the defense to be adduced by either party.

E. On a motion to quash, the court, for good cause, may quash the portion of an assignment order relating to arrearages without prejudice to the petitioner.

F. The obligation for current child support shall be fully met before any payments under an order of assignment may be applied to the payment of arrearages. If a person is obligated to pay child support for more than one family and the amount available for withholding is not sufficient to meet the total combined child support obligation, any monies withheld from the obligor's earnings, income, entitlements or other monies shall be allocated to each family by the employer or payor as follows:

1. The amount of current child support ordered in each case shall be added to obtain the total child support obligation.

2. The ordered amount in each case shall be divided by the total child support obligation to obtain a percentage of the total amount due.

3. The amount withheld from the obligor's earnings, income, entitlements or other monies shall be multiplied by the percentage under paragraph 2 of this subsection to obtain the amount to be allocated to each family.
A.R.S. § 25-1336 — Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 9 / Article 7 / Section 1336
25-1336 Registration of convention support order
Status: in_force

25-1336. Registration of convention support order

A. Except as otherwise provided in this article, a party who is an individual or that is a support enforcement agency seeking recognition of a convention support order shall register the order in this state as provided in article 6 of this chapter.

B. Notwithstanding section 25-1251 and section 25-1302, subsection A, a request for registration of a convention support order must be accompanied by all of the following:

1. A complete text of the support order or an abstract or extract of the support order drawn up by the issuing foreign tribunal, which may be in the form recommended by the Hague conference on private international law.

2. A record stating that the support order is enforceable in the issuing country.

3. If the respondent did not appear and was not represented in the proceedings in the issuing country, a record attesting, as appropriate, either that the respondent had proper notice of the proceedings and an opportunity to be heard or that the respondent had proper notice of the support order and an opportunity to be heard in a challenge or appeal on fact or law before a tribunal.

4. A record showing the amount of arrears, if any, and the date the amount was calculated.

5. A record showing a requirement for automatic adjustment of the amount of support, if any, and the information necessary to make the appropriate calculations.

6. If necessary, a record showing the extent to which the applicant received free legal assistance in the issuing country.

C. A request for registration of a convention support order may seek recognition and partial enforcement of the order.

D. A tribunal of this state may vacate the registration of a convention support order without the filing of a contest under section 25-1337 only if, acting on its own motion, the tribunal finds that recognition and enforcement of the order would be manifestly incompatible with public policy.

E. The tribunal shall promptly notify the parties of the registration or the order vacating the registration of a convention support order.