If enacted, this bill would amend Arizona Revised Statutes by adding a new section that allows either party in a dissolution of marriage or legal decision-making proceeding to demand a jury trial. The demand must be made in writing, and the court is required to schedule the trial at least thirty days after the demand is filed. The jury would be empowered to determine various factual issues, including the classification and value of property, the best interest of the child, potential relocations, spousal maintenance factors, and allegations of domestic violence or child abuse.

Additionally, the bill mandates that the court must incorporate the jury's factual findings into its final orders regarding parenting time schedules, child support, and spousal maintenance. The jury's verdict would be binding, and the Supreme Court is authorized to adopt rules governing family court jury trial proceedings. This legislation aims to enhance the rights of parties involved in domestic relations cases by providing them with the option of a jury trial for significant factual determinations.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-1502