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 |
|---|---|
| UCCJA | Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Act. All 50 states have this law, which ensures that only one state can decide parental rights and responsibilities of a particular child. |
| UIFSA | Uniform Interstate Family Support Act. Legislation designed to replace and improve upon URESA. It has been adopted in Arizona, effective from and after June 30, 1995. |
| Uncontested | A case in which all of the issues are resolved and agreed upon by all individuals; usually the individuals will file a stipulation and proposed order with the court. |
| Unreimbursable TANF | That amount of TANF monies expended for a family that is not recoverable because it exceeds the amount of support an obligor has been ordered by the court to pay. Example: Total TANF monies expended, $3,800 less Total due under child support order $2,000, equals a difference of $1,800. |
| URESA | Uniform Reciprocal Enforcement of Support Act. All 50 have this law, which is designed to assist people to receive child support from non-custodial parents living in other states. |