A.R.S. 25-352
Applicability of program; compliance
A. In an action for dissolution of marriage, legal separation or annulment that involves a natural or an adopted minor, unemancipated child who is common to the parties or in any paternity proceeding under chapter 6, article 1 of this title in which a party has requested that the court determine custody, specific parenting time or child support, the court shall order the parties to complete an educational program as prescribed by this article, unless any of the following applies:
1. On its own motion or the motion of either party the court determines that participation is not in the best interests of the parties or the child.
2. A party is or will be enrolled in an education program that the court deems comparable.
3. The court determines that a party previously has completed an educational program adopted pursuant to this article or a comparable program. The court may order a party to attend a program more than once.
B. In an action or proceeding involving child support or the modification or enforcement of parenting time or custody, the court may order either party or both parties to complete an educational program as prescribed by this article.
C. If the parties have a history of domestic violence as defined in section 13-3601 the court may enter appropriate orders that set forth the manner in which the parties shall participate in the program and shall make reasonable efforts to protect the safety of the participants.
D. Each party shall complete the educational program within the time ordered by the judge. The judge may extend the deadline for compliance.
Explanation: If there is a custody dispute in a divorce proceeding, the court is going to order you to complete an educational program, unless an exception applies.
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A.R.S. 25-353
Failure to comply
Unless the court excuses a party's participation, if a party fails to complete the educational program as ordered pursuant to section 25-352 the court may deny relief in favor of that party, hold that party in contempt of court or impose any other sanction reasonable in the circumstances.
Explanation: The court considers the educational program important, and you must participate unless excused the by the judge. If you do not participate, you can get in trouble.
A.R.S. 25-355
Fees; deferral or waiver
Each person who attends the educational program required by the court pursuant to section 25-352 may be required to pay to the clerk of the superior court a fee not to exceed fifty dollars that covers the cost of the program. The fee may be deferred or waived pursuant to section 12-302. Notwithstanding any other law, fees paid under this section shall be used exclusively for the purposes of domestic relations education programs that are established pursuant to section 25-351. The clerk shall transmit monthly the monies the clerk collects pursuant to this subsection to the county treasurer for deposit in the children's issues education fund established by section 25-354.
Explanation: You may have to pay a small fee for the educational program.
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A.R.S. 25-381.01
Purposes of article
The purposes of this article are to promote the public welfare by preserving, promoting and protecting family life and the institution of matrimony, to protect the rights of children, and to provide means for the reconciliation of spouses and the amicable settlement of domestic and family controversies.
Explanation: This statute starts an entire article of Arizona law dedicated to essentially trying to reconcile a marriage and stop divorce. It is to help with family problems basically.
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