This bill proposes amendments to current child support statutes in Arizona, specifically section 25-320. It introduces the concept of a "preborn child," allowing for child support calculations and orders to commence based on a confirmed positive pregnancy test. The bill stipulates that retroactive child support can be applied from either the date of filing for dissolution or the date of a positive pregnancy test, whichever occurs first. Additionally, it mandates that the Supreme Court must consider the direct medical and pregnancy-related expenses of the mother when establishing child support guidelines.

Furthermore, the bill sets limits on the amount of child support for a preborn child, ensuring it does not exceed the mother's direct medical and pregnancy-related expenses, excluding costs related to elective abortions. It also clarifies that child support amounts will be calculated from the date of a confirmed positive pregnancy test. Other technical changes are made to align with these new provisions, including the definition of terms related to child support.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 25-320