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 |
|---|---|
| Vacated | A legal term meaning canceled or rescinded. |
| Venue | The county or other geographical place in which a legal action is heard by the court. |
| Verdict | Formal decision of a trial jury. |
| Visitation | The schedule of time that a child has with each parent. |
| Voluntary Acknowledgment | A process by which parents can establish paternity without bringing a legal action. |