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.
What is the relationship test for an Order of Protection?
The plaintiff and the defendant must have one of the following relationships:
• married now or in the past,
• live in the same household now or lived in the same household in the past,
• parents of a child in common,
• one person is pregnant by the other,
• the individuals are related by blood or marriage (such as parent, parents of a spouse, brother, sister, grandparent, non-biological sibling), or
• the individuals have a current or previous romantic or sexual relationship.
Resources:
• Things You Should Know About Protective Orders booklet