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Arizona Civil Legal Needs Community Survey

Civil legal organizations in Arizona are seeking your input to increase their ability to meet the civil legal needs of Arizona's lower income residents. Please complete this survey to assist in improving civil legal services in Arizona.
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Las organizaciones legales civiles en Arizona buscan su opinión para aumentar su capacidad de satisfacer las necesidades legales civiles de los residentes de bajos ingresos de Arizona. Por favor complete esta encuesta para ayudar a mejorar los servicios legales civiles en Arizona.
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Considerations When Choosing a Plan

Ask yourself the following questions when composing a parenting plan:

  • How old is the child?
  • How mature is the child?
  • What is the personality of the child?
  • How strong is the relationship of the child to each parent?
  • Does the child or do the parents have any special needs?
  • What are the relationships of the children to siblings or friends?
  • Are the homes of the parents too far apart to maintain regular and frequent contact?
  • How flexible are the schedules of the people involved?
  • What childcare arrangements are needed?
  • How and where will exchanges take place?
  • How will transportation be provided?
  • How well can the parents communicate and cooperate?
  • What are the cultural and religious practices of the parents and children?
  • Are there any parental fitness concerns, such as domestic violence, substance abuse, or mental health problems?
  • What is the ability or availability of each parent to care for the needs of the child?
  • Will the parent be able to exercise the parenting time consistently?

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