A.R.S. is the abbreviation used for the Arizona Revised Statutes. These are the statutes that govern Arizona law. The statutes can be found on the Arizona State Legislature's website at www.azleg.gov.

A person over the age of 18. (A.R.S. 1-215(3))

a married person having willingly having sexual relations with a person other than their spouse.

To bring or call a person to court to answer a formal criminal accusation.

the first appearance in court, or before a judge, where the person being charged with the crime makes a formal answer to the accusation.

Money that was not paid when it was owed.

Money that was not paid when it was owed.

A special number assigned by the child support enforcement agency.

A person licensed to practice law.

is an official notice commanding a person to do something, such as appear in court, or show why they cannot.

Delinquency proceeding refers to a proceeding in a juvenile court. A juvenile delinquency proceeding is a civil action rather than a criminal proceeding.

DES standards for the Department of Economic Security.The Arizona Department of Economic Security promotes the safety, well-being, and self sufficiency of children, adults, and families. DES provides many services for the public including SNAP (formally known as food stamps, unemployment benefits, and child support services. There website is www.azdes.gov.

A legal term for a cancellation or ending of an agreement.

Dissolution of marriage is the legal process to end a marriage, commonly known as divorce.

A divorce is legally known as a dissolution of marriage and means the legal process to end a marriage.