# A.R.S. § 25-402: 25-402 Jurisdiction

> Arizona · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S402

## Section

- **Citation:** A.R.S. § 25-402
- **Heading:** 25-402 Jurisdiction
- **Jurisdiction:** Arizona
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** Arizona Code / Title 25 / Chapter 4 / Article 1 / Section 402

## Text

25-402. Jurisdiction

A. Before it conducts a proceeding concerning legal decision-making or parenting time, including a proceeding to determine the legal decision-making or visitation of a nonparent, a court in this state first must confirm its authority to do so to the exclusion of any other state, Indian tribe or foreign nation by complying with the uniform child custody jurisdiction and enforcement act, the parental kidnapping prevention act and any applicable international law concerning the wrongful abduction or removal of children.

B. The following persons may request legal decision-making or parenting time under the following circumstances:

1. A parent in any proceeding for marital dissolution, legal separation, annulment, paternity or modification of an earlier decree or judgment.

2. A person other than a parent, by filing a petition for third party rights under section 25-409 in the county in which the child permanently resides.

## Nearby sections

- [A.R.S. § 25-401 25-401 Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S401.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-402 25-402 Jurisdiction](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S402.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-403 25-403 Legal decision-making; best interests of child](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-403.01 25-403.01 Sole and joint legal decision-making and parenting time](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.01.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-403.02 25-403.02 Parenting plans](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.02.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-403.03 25-403.03 Domestic violence and child abuse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.03.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-403.04 25-403.04 Substance abuse](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.04.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-403.05 25-403.05 Sexual offenders; murderers; legal decision-making and parenting time; notification of risk to child](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.05.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-403.06 25-403.06 Parental access to prescription medication and records](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.06.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-403.07 25-403.07 Identification of a primary caretaker and public assistance](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.07.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-403.08 25-403.08 Resources and fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.08.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-403.09 25-403.09 Child support](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.09.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-403.10 25-403.10 Parenting time; safe exchange locations; court order](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S403.10.md)
- [A.R.S. § 25-404 25-404 Temporary orders](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S404.md)

---

Source: Frix Law Library, https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AZ_T25_C4_A1_S402. Check the current official text before relying on it. Not legal advice.