Arizona · AZ
A plain-English reference to Arizona custody terminology, joint custody, parenting time, relocation, child preferences, and order changes.
A.R.S. § 25-403 (legal decision-making and parenting time). In Arizona, courts generally describe the schedule as a model parenting time plan. The court's decision is based on the child's best interests, not simply a parent's preferred percentage of time.
No presumption for or against joint legal decision-making, but substantial, frequent and continuing contact is public policy.
Considered if the child is of suitable age and maturity.
A.R.S. § 25-408 requires 45 days' advance written notice for a move over 100 miles or out of state.
Generally no modification petition within one year of the decree absent endangerment.
Under the UCCJEA the child generally must have lived in the state for the 6 months before filing (or since birth, if younger). The Arizona Supreme Court publishes model parenting-time plans by age.
Put regular time, holidays, exchanges, communication, and dispute steps in one written plan. Then keep the actual schedule and handoffs organized as circumstances change.
Arizona applies the statute or rule summarized above and decides parenting time by the child's best interests. Read the official court resource before filing.
A.R.S. § 25-408 requires 45 days' advance written notice for a move over 100 miles or out of state.
Generally no modification petition within one year of the decree absent endangerment.
Compare the rule with your written plan, schedule, and records before you file or negotiate.
Filing venue, required classes, and the terminology each state's courts use.
2-2-3, 2-2-5-5, week-on/week-off, and every other common rotation.
Count overnights across a full cycle the way state worksheets do.
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Applies your state's own guideline model to your numbers.
Terminology, parent-education requirements, and filing venue are taken from each state's court self-help materials and statutes. Requirements change — confirm with the court where you file.
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