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AZ SB1653
Bill
Status
3/2/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Finchem
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AI Summary
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Prohibits courts from using imputed income when calculating child support orders, requiring calculations to be based solely on factual income presented as evidence.
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Requires attorney fee awards in domestic relations proceedings to be paid from community assets of the parties when available.
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Caps attorney fee awards at 15% of a party's disposable income or $8,000 (whichever is greater) when no community assets exist.
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Prohibits courts from using imputed income when ordering payment for court-ordered services, limiting calculations to actual documented income.
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Amends Arizona Revised Statutes sections 25-503 and adds new section 25-1502 under Title 25, Chapter 11, Article 1 relating to domestic relations proceedings.
Legislative Description
Family court; fees; costs; award
Fees
Last Action
House read second time
3/10/2026