8 chapters · 136 sections in this title.
A.R.S. § 46-401 Purpose
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It is the public policy of this state that parents shall be responsible for the support of their dependent children in order to relieve or avoid the burden often borne by the general citizenry through public assistance programs. The existing remedies pertaining to family desertio…
A.R.S. § 46-402 Definitions
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In this chapter, unless the context otherwise requires: 1. "Absent parent" means the non-custodial natural or adoptive father or mother of a dependent child. 2. "Business day" has the same meaning prescribed in section 25-500. 3. "Court" means any court in this or any other state…
A.R.S. § 46-403 Authorization of department to act
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Commencing with the payment of public assistance by the department, the director may take action as provided in this chapter to collect child support.
A.R.S. § 46-404 Notice; service; order
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A. At any time after the department is assigned support rights or a public assistance payment is made, the director may issue a notice to be served upon the absent parent in the manner prescribed for service or summons in a civil action. B. The notice shall include: 1. The name o…