Order Modifying Legal Decision Making {DRMC78f}

DRMC78f - ORDER MODIFYING LEGAL DECISION-MAKING (LEGAL CUSTODY), PARENTING TIME AND CHILD SUPPORT. This form is used to modify an existing court order regarding legal decision-making (custody), parenting time, and child support in Maricopa County, Arizona. It is issued by the court when both parties agree to the changes or after a hearing. The court first establishes its jurisdiction over the case and the children involved, then states the grounds for modifying the existing orders based on the best interests of the child(ren). The order outlines changes to legal decision-making, awarding either joint or sole custody as agreed upon by the parties or determined by the court. Parenting time is also modified according to an updated schedule detailed in an attached parenting plan. Additionally, child support is recalculated, specifying the new amount to be paid, the method of payment, and any deviations from standard guidelines. The order further addresses medical and dental insurance responsibilities, assigning coverage obligations to one or both parents and specifying how uninsured costs will be shared. It also clarifies the allocation of federal tax exemptions for the children, determining which parent may claim them in a given year. Once signed, the order is final and appealable, meaning no further claims remain unless an appeal is filed. Both parties must sign under oath, confirming their understanding and voluntary agreement to the modifications. If the Arizona Attorney General's Office is involved in child support enforcement, a representative must also sign before the order is officially filed. www.FormsWorkflow.com