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.
Alternate Deduction
Glossaries
| Term | Main definition |
|---|---|
| Alternate Deduction | If a parent provides support for a child that is not the subject of this action, and for which there is no court order for support, the parent may include this monthly support amount in the child support calculation; however, the alternate deduction may not exceed the standard deduction that is automatically calculated |