Arizonans for Sensible Policy in Family Law

12/30/2025

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03/03/2020

Ladies, in case you weren't aware…

11/13/2017

Update from the Arizona Courts ... the quadrennial review is coming ...

08/05/2017

There's a horrible State Legislator, Juan Mendez. Who is committing his efforts to roll back much of the excellent reforms that have been achieved through the efforts of a number of folks over the years. It's important now more than ever for parents with an interest in family law to reach out to your legislators an let the know that our child custody statutes, while not necessarily perfect, are vastly better than what we had on the books 5 years ago. It would be bad for Mothers, Fathers and children if Mr Mendez gains any traction relative to the sort of changes that he wants to see implemented in Arizona.

05/21/2015

The State of Arizona is back at it again. Currretly the state court is rewriting Rule 74 which pertains to Parenting Coordinators. They received a recommendation from Judge Swann which was pretty good, and originally proposed to adopt Judge Swann's framework, but quickly made an about face toward a draft of the rule that looks to preserve the status quo. Shame on the Arizona State Supreme Court!!!!

05/02/2012

Child Support Committee --- Work Group Schedule

Next work group meeting is May 8, 2012.

04/26/2012

State of Arizona; Fiftieth Legislature; Second Regular Session; 2012; SENATE BILL 1127

This significant modification to existing statute reflects years of careful work by advocates for fairness in family law. It now sits on the Governor's desk.

The history of Az/50/2nd/2012/SB 1127 can be found at http://www.azleg.gov/DocumentsForBill.asp?Bill_Number=SB1127&Session_ID=107

03/29/2012

When both parents are capable of earning a living to a defined minimum standard, then neither parent shall pay child support to the other.

02/11/2012

Meeting Notice

Arizona Senate Public Safety and Human Services Committee

DATE: Wednesday, February 15, 2012
TIME: 9:00 A.M.
PLACE: State Senate Building, State Capitol
ROOM: Senate Hearing Room #3 (SHR 3)

The following bills affect children and families in Arizona. Please read them and post your concerns here and also write to the committee members or attend the meeting.

SB1127 child custody
SB1246 child support
SB1247 membership; domestic relations committee
SB1248 domestic relations; decision-making; parenting time
SB1490 adoption petitions
SB1491 parental rights; termination; determinations
SB1492 out-of-wedlock children; fathers; rights
SB1494 abortion; informed consent

For those attending the meeting, please arrive 30 minutes early so that you can submit your request to provide public comment and meet with other advocates and legislators and enjoy good company!

Committee member contact info is:
Nancy Barto ([email protected])
Rich Crandall ([email protected])
Adam Driggs ([email protected])
Linda Gray ([email protected])
Leah Landrum Taylor ([email protected])
Linda Lopez ([email protected])

01/27/2012

http://www.alimonyreform.org/

Alliance For Freedom From Alimony was founded to heighten public and judicial awareness of the constitutionally guaranteed Right to Privacy.

01/24/2012

Goals for reform of family law in Arizona, with regard to parenting time.

1. The court shall presume both parents have a right to equal parenting time.

2. The court shall award equal parenting time as the initial allocation.

3. The court shall change the initial allocation only by clear and convincing evidence.

4. Quality of parenting is not a compelling state issue.

Item 1 provides a stipulation that supports the policy of maximizing parenting time and intends to snub inappropriate use/abuse of the word "maximizing" by the family law profession. As can be noted in item 2, from temporary orders forward, this will apply. In item 3, preponderance of the evidence is no longer an acceptable standard, and the standard is to be raised such that the application of state power is with just cause. In item 4, the court is no longer to consider "he said she said" arguments, nor to consider "defects" in parenting, or "mistakes" in parenting to be worthy of the time of the court. Rather, compelling and clear and convincing must rule the court. Please all review these clear stipulations.

I believe these belong under ARS 25-403.

Further, only when clear and convincing evidence is supplied that a compelling need of the state is shown to intervene in the family ... should the "best interest" standard apply. That is, a custody evaluation is prohibited unless clear and convincing evidence is provided that it is necessary: child abuse, spousal abuse, addiction, etc. The custody evaluation is then clearly necessary, and the proper professional parenting plan design can be ordered by the court. At that time, and only at that time, should the state determine "the best interest of the child". Until then, and so long as each parent is capable, it must be the duty of the parents to determine "the best interest of the child". I don't yet know how to reflect this concept into the law ... what I do know is that many, many fellow citizens have bitterly complained about the highly inappropriate application of custody evaluator services to normal family situations. These professionals are necessary only when there is a compelling need ... and not just because the parents and/or their attorney choose to "disagree".

Please reflect on these ideas and stay in touch.

05/04/2011

Crush COBS Victory Picnic

Saturday, May 7, 2011
Show at 10 AM, lunch at Noon

Indian School Park / Ramada 4
4289 North Hayden Road
Scottsdale, AZ 85251
http://www.scottsdaleaz.gov/parks/isp