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Consent Decree Filing

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.


Summary Consent Decree

A Summary Consent Decree can only be filed if you and your spouse:

  • Do NOT have a covenant marriage
  • Both individuals want to be divorced
  • Have agreed on ALL terms of the divorce agreement
  • Have lived in or been stationed in Arizona for at least 90 days
  • Children have lived in Arizona for at least 6 months
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The information offered on this site is made available as a public service and is not intended to take the place of legal advice. If you do not understand something, have trouble filling out any of the forms, or are not sure these forms and instructions apply to your situation, see an attorney for help. Consult a state Law Library or the Legal Aid Resources page for information on free or reduced cost legal aid for more information.
Not all forms may be accepted in all Arizona courts – you should contact the clerk of the court in which you will be filing to confirm the use of a particular form, determine whether any additional forms are required and verify the filing fees. The Arizona Bar Foundation assumes no responsibility and accepts no liability for actions taken by users of these documents, including reliance on their contents.

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