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.
Family Law
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Law | Provisions which regulate the conduct of society, primarily generated by the legislative brand of government. |
| Lawyer | A person licensed by the State to represent people in court and give legal advice. |
| Legal Father | A man who is recognized by law as being a parent. |
| Lien | A legal claim against the property of another person as security for a debt. |
| Limited Jurisdiction Court | A Court which may hear and decide limited types of cases, in Arizona, these are the justice of the Peace and Municipal Courts. |
| Litigant | A generic term used to describe a person or persons to a legal action. A litigant can be a plaintiff or a defendant. |
| Litigation | A judicial contest which seeks a decision from the court. |
| Long-Arm Statute | A statute permitting a state court to exercise jurisdiction over a non-resident. |