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 |
|---|---|
| Nisi Period | A period of time (usually 90 days) following a final divorce order during which neither person can marry again. |
| Non-Custodial Parent | The parent that has not been granted legal custody of the children. The parent who is not the primary caretaker of the children. |
| Notary Public | A person who is legally authorized to administer oaths and verify that someone has completed an affidavit under oath. |
| Notice of Appearance | A paper filed in court notifying the court and the other people involved, that a person (or their lawyer) is participating in the case. |