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Dependency Court
A dependency is an assertion by the state or a third party that a parent is unfit or unable to care for their child or children.
Dependency Court cases involve the protection of children that have been or are at risk of being abused, neglected, or abandoned.
Dependency Court cases involve the protection of children that have been or are at risk of being abused, neglected, or abandoned.
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Dependency Court Process
Find out more about the specifics of the Dependency Court process in Arizona.
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Dependency Court Process Flow Chart
A flow chart indicating the process of the Dependency Court in Arizona.
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Your Rights in Dependency Court
This page describes the rights parents and children have in Dependency Court.
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Dependency Acronyms
Helpful acronyms you may hear in court or see in documents.
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Dependency Hearing Descriptions
Review a collected description of the various hearings and conferences involved in the Dependency Court process.
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Rights Regarding Appeals
Here we answer your most frequently asked questions regarding Dependency Court Appeals