• How do I get child support?
• How do I get full custody?
• Where do I even start?
• Can I do this without a lawyer?
And the biggest one:
👉 “I don’t have money for a lawyer —
what can I do?”
You’re not alone.
Here’s the truth:
👉 You can file for legal
decision-making (custody), parenting time, and child support in Arizona without
hiring a lawyer.
This guide will walk you through the best way to start.
⚖️ WHAT YOU CAN
REQUEST FROM THE COURT
In Arizona, you can file a case to request:
✔ Legal decision-making (custody)
✔ Parenting time (visitation)
✔ Child support
If paternity is already established (father is on the birth certificate),
you can go straight into this type of case.
🚀 BEST WAY TO START
(STEP-BY-STEP)
STEP 1: COMPLETE THE REQUIRED FORMS
You will need:
✔ Petition to Establish Legal Decision-Making, Parenting Time & Child
Support
✔ Summons
✔ Preliminary Injunction
✔ Sensitive Data Sheet
✔ Parenting Plan
✔ Child Support Worksheet
👉 These forms tell the judge what you
want.
STEP 2: FILE YOUR CASE
Go to:
👉 Clerk of Superior Court (Maricopa
County)
At filing:
✔ Submit your paperwork
✔ Pay the filing fee (or request a fee deferral)
✔ Get stamped copies
STEP 3: SERVE THE OTHER PARENT
You must legally notify the other parent.
You can use:
✔ Acceptance of Service
✔ Certified Mail
✔ Process Server
✔ Sheriff
⚠️ Your case will not move forward until this is done.
STEP 4: SERVE DES (FOR CHILD SUPPORT)
If you are asking for child support:
👉 You must also serve:
Arizona Department of Economic Security (DES)
Skipping this step can delay your case.
STEP 5: WAIT OR MOVE FORWARD
If the other parent:
✔ Does nothing → you can proceed by default
✔ Cooperates → case moves faster
STEP 6: GET YOUR FINAL ORDERS
The court can issue:
✔ Custody (legal decision-making)
✔ Parenting time
✔ Child support
💡 IF THE OTHER PARENT
IS NOT HELPING
If the other parent:
❌ Is not involved
❌ Is not providing support
❌ Does not respond
👉 The court can still move forward.
You may be able to:
✔ Proceed by default
✔ Request primary custody
✔ Establish child support
💰 I DON’T HAVE MONEY
FOR A LAWYER
You’re not stuck.
If your case is:
✔ Uncontested or low conflict
✔ Straightforward
✔ No major legal issues
✔ “Many individuals choose to complete this process
themselves”
✔ “This is a common way to begin the process”
You can also:
✔ Request a fee deferral from the court
✔ Avoid paying thousands in legal fees
🧠 COMMON MISTAKES TO
AVOID
❌ Waiting too long to file
❌ Filing the wrong case
❌ Not completing child support paperwork
❌ Not serving the other parent correctly
These mistakes can delay your case for weeks or months.
📦 WANT A STEP-BY-STEP
SYSTEM?
If you want everything clearly explained — including instructions,
examples, and the exact forms you need — you can get the full kit here:
👉 Arizona Custody & Child Support
DIY Kit (Maricopa County)
👉 [DIGITAL VERSION]: https://payhip.com/b/yd7UR
👉 [PRINTED VERSION]: https://payhip.com/b/Qce0d
✔ Designed for people without lawyers
✔ No legal experience needed
🚀 DO IT YOURSELF —
THE RIGHT WAY
Don’t let money stop you from getting court orders for your child.
👉 Get the full system here:
👉 [DIGITAL VERSION]: https://payhip.com/b/yd7UR
👉 [PRINTED VERSION]: https://payhip.com/b/Qce0d
🔥 FINAL WORD
If the other parent isn’t stepping up, you still have options.
👉 You can take control, file your case,
and get legal orders in place — even without a lawyer.
👤 ABOUT THE AUTHOR
This guide was created by:
Christian Soto, Arizona Certified Legal Document Preparer (AZCLDP #81428)
Servicios Privados Legales de AZ LLC (#81647)
With over 10 years of experience and having assisted thousands of Arizona
clients, this guide is designed to simplify the process for individuals who
want to handle their case without hiring a lawyer.
This is not a law firm.
This is a step-by-step educational system designed to help you understand and
complete the process on your own.
⚠️ This content is provided for educational and self-help
purposes only. No legal advice is given, and no attorney-client relationship is
created.
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