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Child custody and parenting plans in Arizona
Arizona requires a written parenting plan whenever parents ask the court to order joint custody. A parent living outside Arizona may meet the parent education class requirement with a comparable class where they live. For a case involving a minor child, the child must have lived in Arizona for at least 6 months before filing.
Educational only. Not legal advice. Sources checked November 2, 2026.
What the official sources say
- Arizona requires a written parenting plan whenever parents ask the court to order joint custody. Arizona Judicial Branch: Glossary. Checked November 2, 2026
- A parent living outside Arizona may meet the parent education class requirement with a comparable class where they live. Arizona Judicial Branch: Parent Education Program. Checked November 2, 2026
- For a case involving a minor child, the child must have lived in Arizona for at least 6 months before filing. Arizona Judicial Branch: Family Law. Checked November 2, 2026
Official links
- Arizona Judicial Branch: Glossary
- Arizona Judicial Branch: Parent Education Program
- Arizona Judicial Branch: Family Law
How to keep these papers
Keep dated copies of the papers you already have in one place, and write the day something happened on the same day. KeepMyProof is a private phone app for that: folders with checklists, the day it happened next to the day you saved it, and one PDF of a folder when someone asks.
- Bank, retirement and debt statements
- Pay stubs and tax returns
- Household bills and expenses
- Home, car and property papers
- Agreements and court papers you have
- Messages sent to you
- Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes
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More for Arizona
- How child support works in Arizona
- Protective orders for domestic violence in Arizona
- Divorce residency rules and where to file in Arizona
- Divorce document checklist: the full guide
- Child custody and parenting plans: all states
Neighbouring states
- Child custody and parenting plans in California
- Child custody and parenting plans in New Mexico
- Child custody and parenting plans in Nevada
- Child custody and parenting plans in Utah
Questions
Where do these Arizona facts come from?
Each fact on this page is copied from an official source: Arizona Judicial Branch: Glossary; Arizona Judicial Branch: Parent Education Program; Arizona Judicial Branch: Family Law. We checked that each source still says it on November 2, 2026. Rules and forms change, so open the official link and read the current version before you rely on it.
Is this legal advice?
No. This page is educational only and is not legal advice. KeepMyProof is not a law firm. For advice about your situation, ask a lawyer licensed in Arizona or your court's self-help center.
Which papers should I keep for divorce prep?
A good start: Bank, retirement and debt statements; Pay stubs and tax returns; Household bills and expenses; Home, car and property papers; Agreements and court papers you have; Messages sent to you; Co-parenting log: dated handoff and visit notes. Keep only papers you are allowed to have, write the date on each note, and keep originals somewhere safe.
How can I keep these papers private on my phone?
KeepMyProof keeps copies of the papers you already have in folders with checklists, encrypted on your phone, with no account and no ads. It is free for the first items you save. It is coming soon to Google Play.
Educational only. Not legal advice.