If enacted, this bill would amend current statutes related to legal decision-making and parenting time in Arizona. Specifically, it would require courts to reevaluate each temporary order within six months of issuance and set an evidentiary hearing upon request by either party to determine if the existing order remains in the child's best interest. Additionally, the bill mandates that courts document specific factual findings when issuing temporary orders, addressing relevant factors that influence the child's welfare.

The bill also establishes a minimum hearing time of 120 minutes for any evidentiary hearing concerning temporary orders related to legal decision-making and parenting time. It removes outdated terminology, replacing "custody" with "legal decision-making or parenting time," and clarifies the court's responsibilities in scheduling hearings and documenting delays. Overall, these updates aim to enhance the judicial process surrounding temporary orders in family law cases.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-404, 25-407, 25-411, 25-403
House Engrossed Version: 25-404, 25-407, 25-411, 25-403