In the fall of 2024, the Arizona Department of Child Safety (DCS) mailed letters to parents who once had an open dependency and/or severance case.
Did you receive a letter? Visit the DCS letter page for more information.
My ex-spouse is not complying with the court order. How do I make them comply?
To enforce a court order, you may file a petition for enforcement, or you may initiate a contempt proceeding with an order to show cause or order to appear, depending on the situation. Your court might have a do-it-yourself packet to enforce the decree that includes instructions and forms. Some courts offer special programs, such as counseling, or require additional steps, such as mediation.
Maricopa County Superior Court Forms:
Enforcing Court Orders for Property Division
Enforcing Court Orders for Support
Resources:
Information on enforcing custody orders
Rules 91 and 92 of the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure