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AZ SB1657
Bill
Status
Engrossed
3/3/2026
Primary Sponsor
Mark Finchem
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AI Summary
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Requires attorney fee awards in domestic relations proceedings to be paid from the community assets of the parties when such assets exist
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Caps attorney fees that can be assessed against a party at 15% of their disposable income or $8,000, whichever is greater, when no community assets are available
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Applies to all proceedings under Title 25, which covers domestic relations matters including divorce, legal separation, child custody, and support
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Adds new section 25-1502 to Arizona Revised Statutes governing attorney fee awards in family court cases
Legislative Description
Family court; attorney fees; cap
Attorney Fees
Last Action
House read second time
3/10/2026
Committee Referrals
Rules3/9/2026
Judiciary3/3/2026
Rules2/9/2026
Judiciary and Elections2/9/2026
Full Bill Text
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