Supervised visitation at the Apache County Superior Court

In Apache County, Arizona uses the terms legal decision-making (formerly custody) and parenting time (formerly visitation). cases go to the Superior Court of Arizona in Apache County (Family cases (domestic relations)).

How supervised visitation works here

• Arizona uses the terms legal decision-making and parenting time.
• Under A.R.S. § 25-403.03, when a court finds domestic violence, it may designate a professional agency or one or more laypeople to supervise parenting time, but it cannot appoint the victim as supervisor.
• The statute also lets the court require the parent who committed domestic violence to pay a fee for the costs of supervised parenting time.
• The Apache County Clerk's office lists a court ordered parenting class and mediation and conciliation services.
• The courthouse has onsite Navajo and Spanish translators. Ask for language help at least 48 hours ahead.

Where family cases are heard

• Apache County Superior Court: 70 W. 3rd Street South, St. Johns, AZ 85936

Court programs and resources

• Court ordered parenting class (phone 928-337-7555) Clerk's page lists a parenting class for divorce with children and mediation and conciliation.
• Mediation, parent education, and parenting plans State list shows these services through the Superior Court, phone 928-337-7555.

Forms and local rules

• Arizona family law forms and instructions (legal decision-making and parenting time) Statewide forms including parenting plans.
• Arizona domestic violence information State court information on domestic violence.

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General information only, not legal advice. Laws change, and this information may be incomplete, out of date or wrong. Confirm it with a licensed attorney in your state before you rely on it.

Sources

• A.R.S. § 25-403.03 (domestic violence and child custody)
• Arizona Judicial Branch Self-Service Center
• Arizona Judicial Branch Family Law Forms
• Apache Superior Court (AZ Court Help)
• Apache County Clerk of the Court
• Arizona Parent Education Program county resources
• Arizona Access and Visitation Program Providers (DES)