Resources For Parents In Family Court

Adverse Child Hood Experiences

Learn About The Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACE) Measure And It's Use

Calculate your ACE and resilience scores. An ACE score is a tally of different types of abuse, neglect, and other hallmarks of a rough childhood. According to the Adverse Childhood Experiences study, the rougher your childhood, the higher your score is likely to be and the higher your risk for later health problems. You can take the test here. 

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Parenting Time Schedules

Court names for parenting schedules can seem foreign. See them laid out on a calendar.

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HELP THE COURT UNDERSTAND YOUR CHILD'S UNIQUE NEEDS

This workbook is for parents of children with trauma and/or special needs to explain their child’s conditions to the court, lawyers, and co-parents. It includes sections on diagnoses, trauma sources, daily routines, triggers, support services, and medication. The goal is to provide a comprehensive understanding of the child's needs. It emphasizes how to best support them in a legal context.

COURT RECOMMENDED SCHEDULES

This guide by the Arizona Supreme Court provides parenting time schedules for parents living apart. It offers plans for different age groups and special circumstances like high conflict situations. The guide emphasizes reducing conflict and promoting cooperation between parents. It also highlights the importance of written parenting plans for consistency and preventing future conflicts.

PARENT'S GUIDE TO DCS

This guide explains parents' rights and responsibilities in interactions with the Department of Child Safety (DCS). It stresses the importance of cooperating with DCS to achieve family goals and resolve conflicts. The guide provides specific support information for American Indian families. It addresses reunification, adoption, and guardianship processes.

DV AND PARENTING PLANS

This document outlines appropriate parenting arrangements in cases involving family violence. It emphasizes new legislative changes recognizing family violence and coercive control. The document discusses strategies like supervised exchanges and the need for tailored approaches based on the severity of violence. It highlights the impact of coercive control on victims and children and the necessity of specialized court responses.

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