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2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-327 - Modification and termination of provisions for maintenance, support and property disposition

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-328 - Sequence of trials when custody or parenting time is an issue

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-331 - Notification requirements

25-331.
Notification requirements
A. In all proceedings brought pursuant to this title,  the court shall provide the following written notification to all parties:
You may request conclusions of fact and law on the following issues,  if they are contested: the issues of child custody,  relocation requests,  spousal maintenance,  community property,  community debt and child support. To request conclusions of fact and law,  you must file a written request with the court before the trial or the evidentiary hearing. If you make a written request before the trial or evidentiary hearing,  the court will make conclusions of fact and law as part of the final decision.
B. The court shall provide the notification required by subsection A to all parties in the minute entry setting the case for a trial or evidentiary hearing.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-351 - Domestic relations education; plan; administration

25-351.
Domestic relations education;  plan;  administration
A. The superior court in each county shall adopt and implement an educational program for the purpose of educating persons about the impact of divorce on adults and children.
B. The supreme court shall adopt minimum standards for educational programs. The presiding judge of the superior court in each county shall submit an educational program plan to the supreme court for approval. The plan shall be consistent with the minimum standards that are adopted by the supreme court,  including the length and nature of the program,  the qualifications of program providers and the means by which the program will be evaluated and maintained. Beginning January 1,  2013,  these standards shall require that educational programs at a minimum include instruction related to all of the following:
1. The emotional,  psychological,  financial,  physical and other short-term and long-term effects of divorce on adults and children.
2. Options available as alternatives to divorce.
3. Resources available to improve or strengthen marriage.
4. The legal process of divorce and options available for mediation.
5. Resources available after divorce.
C. Each program shall also include information regarding the notification requirements of section 25-403.05,  subsection B.
D. The presiding judge of the superior court or a judge who is designated by the presiding judge shall administer the program in each county and may provide or contract with political subdivisions in this state or private entities to provide the program to participants who are required to attend.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-352 - Applicability of program; compliance

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-353 - Failure to comply

25-353.
Failure to comply
Unless the court excuses a party's participation,  if a party fails to complete the educational program as ordered pursuant to section 25-352 the court may deny relief in favor of that party,  hold that party in contempt of court or impose any other sanction reasonable in the circumstances.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-354 - Children's issues education fund; report

25-354.
Children's issues education fund;  report
A. A children's issues education fund is established in each county treasury to implement an educational program as prescribed by this article. The presiding judge of the superior court in the county shall administer the fund.
B. The fund consists of monies collected pursuant to section 25-355.
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 of the superior court,  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,  not supplant,  any state or county appropriations that would otherwise be available for programs that are established pursuant to this article.
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 children's issues education fund.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-355 - Fees; deferral or waiver

25-355.
Fees;  deferral or waiver
Each person who attends the educational program required by the court pursuant to section 25-352 may be required to pay to the clerk of the superior court a fee not to exceed fifty dollars that covers the cost of the program. The fee may be deferred or waived pursuant to section 12-302. Notwithstanding any other law,  fees paid under this section shall be used exclusively for the purposes of domestic relations education programs that are established pursuant to section 25-351. The clerk shall transmit monthly the monies the clerk collects pursuant to this subsection to the county treasurer for deposit in the children's issues education fund established by section 25-354.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.01 - Purposes of article

25-381.01.
Purposes of article
The purposes of this article are to promote the public welfare by preserving,  promoting and protecting family life and the institution of matrimony,  to protect the rights of children,  and to provide means for the reconciliation of spouses and the amicable settlement of domestic and family controversies.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.03 - Applicability of article; determination by superior court

25-381.03.
Applicability of article;  determination by superior court
The provisions of this article shall apply in every county where the superior court has by rule or order established a conciliation court. Such superior court shall thereafter have jurisdiction under the provisions of this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.04 - Assignment of judges; number of sessions

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.05 - Transfer of cases; reason; duties of transferee judge

25-381.05.
Transfer of cases;  reason;  duties of transferee judge
The judge of the conciliation court may transfer any case before the conciliation court pursuant to this article to the presiding judge of the superior court for trial or other proceedings by another judge of the court whenever,  in the opinion of the judge of the conciliation court,  such transfer is necessary to expedite the business of the conciliation court or to insure the prompt consideration of the case. When any case is so transferred,  the judge to whom it is transferred shall act as the judge of the conciliation court in the matter.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.06 - Court assistants; salaries; appointments

25-381.06.
Court assistants;  salaries;  appointments
A. The superior court may appoint the following persons to assist the conciliation court in disposing of its business:
1. A competent person to act as director of conciliation.
2. Such associate directors,  family counselors,  social workers,  investigators,  stenographers and clerks as the court shall find necessary to carry out the work of the conciliation court.
B. The appointments provided for in this section shall be made by and may be terminated by the judge of the conciliation court and may be made in addition to all other appointments authorized by law. All of the employees provided for in this section shall be allowed actual traveling and necessary expenses incurred while engaged in the discharge of the duties of their office,  and shall be paid salaries comparable to other personnel employed by the superior court in the discharge of its duties.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.07 - Director of conciliation; powers and duties

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.08 - Jurisdiction

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.09 - Petition invoking jurisdiction or for transfer of action to conciliation court

25-381.09.
Petition invoking jurisdiction or for transfer of action to conciliation court
Prior to the filing of any action for annulment,  dissolution of marriage,  or legal separation,  either spouse,  or both spouses,  may file in the conciliation court a petition invoking the jurisdiction of the court for the purpose of preserving the marriage by effecting a conciliation between the parties or for amicable settlement of the controversy between the spouses so as to avoid further litigation over the issue involved. In any case where an action for annulment,  dissolution of marriage,  or legal separation has been filed,  either party thereto may by petition filed therein have the cause transferred to the conciliation court for proceedings in the same manner as though action had been instituted in the conciliation court in the first instance.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.10 - Petition; caption

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
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.11 - Petition; contents

25-381.11.
Petition;  contents
The petition shall:
1. Allege that a controversy exists between the spouses and request the aid of the conciliation court to effect a reconciliation or an amicable settlement of the controversy.
2. State the name and age of each minor child whose welfare may be affected by the controversy.
3. State the name and address of the petitioner or petitioners.
4. If the petition is presented by one spouse only,  name the other spouse as a respondent and state the address of that spouse.
5. Name as a respondent any other person who has any relation to the controversy and state the address of the person if known to the petitioner.
6. State such other information as the conciliation court may by rule require.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.12 - Blank forms; assistance in preparing and presenting petition

25-381.12.
Blank forms;  assistance in preparing and presenting petition
The clerk of the court shall provide,  at the expense of the county,  blank forms for petitions for filing pursuant to this article. The employees of the conciliation court shall assist any person in the preparation and presentation of any such petition when requested to do so.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.14 - Hearing; time; place; notice; citation; witnesses

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.15 - Time and place of holding hearings

25-381.15.
Time and place of holding hearings
Hearings pursuant to this article may be held at any time and place within the county,  and may be held in chambers or otherwise,  except that the time and place for hearing shall not be different from the time and place provided by law for the trial of civil actions if any party,  prior to the hearing,  objects to any different time or place.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.16 - Conduct of hearing; recommendations; aid of specialists; expense; confidential communications

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.17 - Orders; duration of effectiveness; reconciliation agreement

25-381.17.
Orders;  duration of effectiveness;  reconciliation agreement
A. The judge of the conciliation court shall have full power to make,  alter,  modify,  and enforce all orders or temporary orders,  orders for custody of children,  restraining orders,  preliminary injunctions and orders affecting possession of property,  as may appear just and equitable,  but such orders shall not be effective for more than the period of the stay under section 25-381.18,  unless the parties mutually consent to a continuation of such time.
B. Any reconciliation agreement between the parties may be reduced to writing and,  with the consent of the parties,  a court order may be made requiring the parties to comply fully therewith.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.19 - Transfer of certain actions where minor child involved

25-381.19.
Transfer of certain actions where minor child involved
Whenever any action for annulment of marriage,  dissolution of marriage,  or legal separation is filed in the superior court and it appears to the court at any time during the pendency of the action that there is any minor child of the spouses or either of them whose welfare may be adversely affected by the dissolution or annulment of the marriage,  legal separation or the disruption of the household,  and there appears to be some reasonable possibility of a reconciliation being effected,  the case may be transferred to the conciliation court for proceedings for reconciliation of the spouses or amicable settlement of issues in controversy in accordance with the provisions of this article.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.20 - Procedure in actions where no child is involved; conciliation court may accept case

25-381.20.
Procedure in actions where no child is involved;  conciliation court may accept case
Whenever application is made to the conciliation court for conciliation proceedings in respect to a controversy between spouses or a contested action for annulment of marriage,  dissolution of marriage,  or legal separation,  but there is no minor child whose welfare might be affected by the results of the controversy,  and it appears to the court that reconciliation of the spouses or amicable adjustment of the controversy can probably be achieved,  and that the work of the court in cases involving children will not be seriously impeded by acceptance of the case,  the court may accept and dispose of the case in the same manner as similar cases involving the welfare of children are disposed of. In the event of such application and acceptance,  the court shall have the same jurisdiction over the controversy and the parties thereto or having any relation thereto that it has under this article in similar cases involving the welfare of children.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.21 - Construction of article

25-381.21.
Construction of article
Except as specifically and expressly so provided,  nothing in this article is intended or shall be construed to repeal,  modify,  or change in any respect whatsoever the laws relating to annulment of marriage,  dissolution of marriage,  or legal separation,  and the court of conciliation shall,  when application for such relief is made as provided in this article,  apply such laws in the same manner as if action had been brought thereunder in the first instance in the superior court,  but the conciliation procedures of the conciliation court shall be applied to arrive at an amicable settlement of all issues in controversy.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.22 - Subsequent petition filed within one year

25-381.22.
Subsequent petition filed within one year
Once a petition by either or both of the spouses has been filed as permitted by section 25-381.09,  the filing of any subsequent petition under such section within one year thereafter by either or both of the spouses shall not stay any action for annulment,  dissolution of marriage,  or legal separation then pending nor prohibit the filing of such an action by either party. The filing of a subsequent petition by either or both of the spouses more than one year after the filing of any previous petition with such effect shall have the same effect toward staying any domestic relations action then pending and toward prohibiting the filing of any such action as provided in section 25-381.18.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-381.23 - Option for mandatory conciliation

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-401 - Definitions

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-402 - Jurisdiction

25-402.
Jurisdiction
A. Before it conducts a proceeding concerning legal decision-making or parenting time,  including a proceeding to determine the legal decision-making or visitation of a nonparent,  a court in this state first must confirm its authority to do so to the exclusion of any other state,  Indian tribe or foreign nation by complying with the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act,  the parental kidnapping prevention act and any applicable international law concerning the wrongful abduction or removal of children.
B. The following persons may request legal decision-making or parenting time under the following circumstances:
1. A parent in any proceeding for marital dissolution,  legal separation,  annulment,  paternity or modification of an earlier decree or judgment.
2. A person other than a parent,  by filing a petition for third party rights under section 25-409 in the county in which the child permanently resides.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-403 - Legal decision-making; best interests of child

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-403.01 - Sole and joint legal decision-making and parenting time

25-403.01.
Sole and joint legal decision-making and parenting time
A. In awarding legal decision-making,  the court may order sole legal decision-making or joint legal decision-making.
B. In determining the level of decision-making that is in the child's best interests,  the court shall consider the factors prescribed in section 25-403,  subsection A and all of the following:
1. The agreement or lack of an agreement by the parents regarding joint legal decision-making.
2. Whether a parent's lack of an agreement is unreasonable or is influenced by an issue not related to the child's best interests.
3. The past,  present and future abilities of the parents to cooperate in decision-making about the child to the extent required by the order of joint legal decision-making.
4. Whether the joint legal decision-making arrangement is logistically possible.
C. An order for sole legal decision-making does not allow the parent designated as sole legal decision-maker to alter unilaterally a court-ordered parenting time plan.
D. A parent who is not granted sole or joint legal decision-making is entitled to reasonable parenting time to ensure that the minor child has substantial,  frequent,  meaningful and continuing contact with the parent unless the court finds,  after a hearing,  that parenting time would endanger the child's physical,  mental,  moral or emotional health.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-403.02 - Parenting plans

25-403.02.
Parenting plans
A. If the child's parents cannot agree on a plan for legal decision-making or parenting time,  each parent must submit a proposed parenting plan.
B. Consistent with the child's best interests in section 25-403 and sections 25-403.03,  25-403.04 and 25-403.05,  the court shall adopt a parenting plan that provides for both parents to share legal decision-making regarding their child and that maximizes their respective parenting time. The court shall not prefer a parent's proposed plan because of the parent's or child's gender.
C. Parenting plans shall include at least the following:
1. A designation of the legal decision-making as joint or sole as defined in section 25-401.
2. Each parent's rights and responsibilities for the personal care of the child and for decisions in areas such as education,  health care and religious training.
3. A practical schedule of parenting time for the child,  including holidays and school vacations.
4. A procedure for the exchanges of the child,  including location and responsibility for transportation.
5. A procedure by which proposed changes,  relocation of where a child resides with either parent pursuant to section 25-408,  disputes and alleged breaches may be mediated or resolved,  which may include the use of conciliation services or private counseling.
6. A procedure for periodic review of the plan's terms by the parents.
7. A procedure for communicating with each other about the child,  including methods and frequency.
8. A statement that each party has read,  understands and will abide by the notification requirements of section 25-403.05,  subsection B.
D. If the parents are unable to agree on any element to be included in a parenting plan,  the court shall determine that element. The court may determine other factors that are necessary to promote and protect the emotional and physical health of the child.
E. Shared legal decision-making does not necessarily mean equal parenting time.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-403.04 - Substance abuse

25-403.04.
Substance abuse
A. If the court determines that a parent has abused drugs or alcohol or has been convicted of any drug offense under title 13,  chapter 34 or any violation of section 28-1381,  28-1382 or 28-1383 within twelve months before the petition or the request for legal decision-making or parenting time is filed,  there is a rebuttable presumption that sole or joint legal decision-making by that parent is not in the child's best interests. In making this determination the court shall state its:
1. Findings of fact that support its determination that the parent abused drugs or alcohol or was convicted of the offense.
2. Findings that the legal decision-making or parenting time arrangement ordered by the court appropriately protects the child.
B. To determine if the person has rebutted the presumption,  at a minimum the court shall consider the following evidence:
1. The absence of any conviction of any other drug offense during the previous five years.
2. Results of random drug testing for a six month period that indicate that the person is not using drugs as proscribed by title 13,  chapter 34.
3. Results of alcohol or drug screening provided by a facility approved by the department of health services.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-403.05 - Sexual offenders; murderers; legal decision-making and parenting time; notification of risk to child

25-403.05.
Sexual offenders;  murderers;  legal decision-making and parenting time;  notification of risk to child
A. Unless the court finds that there is no significant risk to the child and states its reasons in writing,  the court shall not grant a person sole or joint legal decision-making of a child or unsupervised parenting time with a child if the person:
1. Is a registered sex offender.
2. Has been convicted of murder in the first degree and the victim of the murder was the other parent of the child who is the subject of the order. In making its finding,  the court may consider,  among other factors,  the following:
(a) Credible evidence that the convicted parent was a victim of domestic violence,  as defined in section 13-3601,  committed by the murdered parent.
(b) Testimony of an expert witness that the convicted parent suffered trauma from abuse committed by the murdered parent.
B. A child's parent or custodian must immediately notify the other parent or custodian if the parent or custodian knows that a convicted or registered sex offender or a person who has been convicted of a dangerous crime against children as defined in section 13-705 may have access to the child. The parent or custodian must provide notice by first class mail,  return receipt requested,  by electronic means to an electronic mail address that the recipient provided to the parent or custodian for notification purposes or by other communication accepted by the court.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-403.06 - Parental access to prescription medication and records

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.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-403.07 - Identification of a primary caretaker and public assistance

25-403.07.
Identification of a primary caretaker and public assistance
The court may specify one parent as the primary caretaker of the child and one home as the primary home of the child for the purposes of defining eligibility for public assistance. This finding does not diminish the rights of either parent and does not create a presumption for or against either parent in a proceeding for the modification of a legal decision-making or parenting time order.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-403.08 - Resources and fees

25-403.08.
Resources and fees
A. In a proceeding regarding sole or joint legal decision-making or parenting time,  either party may request attorney fees,  costs and expert witness fees to enable the party with insufficient resources to obtain adequate legal representation and to prepare evidence for the hearing.
B. If the court finds there is a financial disparity between the parties,  the court may order payment of reasonable fees,  expenses and costs to allow adequate preparation.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-403.09 - Child support

25-403.09.
Child support
A. For any parenting time order entered under this article,  the court shall determine an amount of child support in accordance with section 25-320 and guidelines established pursuant to that section.
B. An award of joint legal decision-making or a substantially equal parenting time plan does not diminish the responsibility of either parent to provide for the support of the child.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-404 - Temporary orders

25-404.
Temporary orders
A. A party to a legal decision-making and parenting time proceeding may move for a temporary order. This motion must be supported by pleadings as provided in section 25-411. The court may award temporary legal decision-making and parenting time under the standards of section 25-403 after a hearing,  or,  if there is no objection,  solely on the basis of the pleadings.
B. If a proceeding for dissolution of marriage or legal separation is dismissed,  any temporary legal decision-making or parenting time order is vacated unless a parent or the child's custodian moves that the proceeding continue as a legal decision-making or parenting time proceeding and the court finds,  after a hearing,  that the circumstances of the parents and the best interest of the child require that a legal decision-making or parenting time plan decree be issued.
C. If a legal decision-making or parenting time proceeding commenced in the absence of a petition for dissolution of marriage or legal separation is dismissed,  any temporary custody order thereby is vacated.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-405 - Interviews by court; professional assistance

25-405.
Interviews by court;  professional assistance
A. The court may interview the child in chambers to ascertain the child's wishes as to the child's custodian and as to parenting time.
B. The court may seek the advice of professional personnel,  whether or not employed by the court on a regular basis. The advice given shall be in writing and shall be made available by the court to counsel,  on request,  under such terms as the court determines. Counsel may examine as a witness any professional personnel consulted by the court,  unless that right is waived.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-406 - Investigations and reports

25-406.
Investigations and reports
A. In contested legal decision-making and parenting time proceedings,  and in other custody proceedings if a parent or the child's custodian so requests,  the court may order an investigation and report concerning legal decision-making or parenting time arrangements for the child. The investigation and report may be made by the court social service agency,  the staff of the juvenile court,  the local probation or welfare department or a private person. The report must include a written affirmation by the person completing the report that the person has met the training requirements prescribed in subsection C of this section.
B. If an investigation and report are ordered pursuant to this section or if the court appoints a family court advisor,  the court shall allocate cost based on the financial circumstances of both parties.
C. The court shall require a court appointed attorney for a child,  a court appointed advisor or any person who conducts an investigation or prepares a report pursuant to this section to receive training that meets the following minimum standards:
1. Six initial hours of training on domestic violence.
2. Six initial hours of child abuse training.
3. Four subsequent hours of training every two years on domestic violence and child abuse.
D. A person who has completed professional training to become licensed or certified may use that training to completely or partially fulfill the requirements in subsection C of this section if the training included at least six hours each on domestic violence and child abuse and meets the minimum standards. Subsequent professional training in these subject matters may be used to partially or completely fulfill the training requirements prescribed in subsection C of this section if the training meets the minimum standards.
E. A physician who is licensed pursuant to title 32,  chapter 13 or 17 is exempt from the training requirements prescribed in subsection C of this section.
F. In preparing a report concerning a child,  the investigator may consult any person who may have information about the child or the child's potential legal decision-making and parenting time arrangements.
G. The court shall mail the investigator's report to counsel at least ten days before the hearing. The investigator shall make available to counsel the names and addresses of all persons whom the investigator has consulted. Any party to the proceeding may call for examination of the investigator and any person consulted by the investigator.
2023 Arizona Revised Statutes › Title 25 - Marital and Domestic Relations › § 25-407 - Legal decision-making and parenting time hearings; priority; costs; record

25-407.
Legal decision-making and parenting time hearings;  priority;  costs;  record
A. Legal decision-making and parenting time proceedings shall receive priority in being set for hearing. If a party to a legal decision-making or parenting time action files a motion for temporary orders in any pre-decree matter,  the court shall hold an evidentiary hearing within sixty days after the party files the motion unless:
1. The filing party waives the requirement for a hearing to be conducted within sixty days after the party files the motion.
2. Temporary orders are established through a separate conference or hearing within sixty days after the party files the motion.
3. Extraordinary circumstances exist and the court is not able to schedule the hearing. If the court is not able to schedule the hearing within sixty days after the motion is filed,  it must make a written finding on the record as to the cause of the delay.
B. Subsection A of this section does not preclude any other conference or hearing.
C. The court may charge as costs the payment of necessary travel and other expenses incurred by any person whose presence at the hearing the court deems necessary to determine the best interest of the child.
D. The court,  without a jury,  shall determine questions of law and fact. If it finds that a public hearing may be detrimental to the child's best interest,  the court may exclude the public from a custody hearing,  but may admit any person who has a direct and legitimate interest in the particular case or a legitimate educational or research interest in the work of the court.
E. If the court finds that to protect the child's welfare,  the record of any interview,  report,  investigation or testimony in a legal decision-making or parenting time proceeding should be kept secret,  the court may then make an appropriate order sealing the record.