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.
Who decides legal decision making and parenting time?
Parents may agree between themselves about legal decision making and parenting time. However, if the parents cannot agree and if the Arizona legal system becomes involved (for example, when a parent asks the court for a dissolution), only the superior court judge may decide these issues.
Resources
pdf Things to Know About Legal Decision-Making and Parenting Time (491 KB)
pdf Planning for Parenting Time: Arizona's Guide for Parents Living Apart (1.22 MB)
