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.
How do I file for default?
You can file for default 20 days after you served the other party (30 days if you served them out of state). To file for default, file an Application for Entry of Default and Entry of Default, then mail a copy to the other person. From the day you file the application, the other person has 10 business days to file a response, otherwise default will be entered against them, and the case will go forward without the input from the other person. The clerk of court can tell you the filing fee if there is one. Your local court might have forms and instructions for default.