ARIZONA Part 71

Can I apply for services even though the noncustodial parent left my child and me many years ago?

In Arizona, you can apply for services at any time. The only time restriction is if paternity is an issue. Paternity can only be established up to the child's 18 birthday. You must to have a child support order in place before the child(ren) reaches the age of majority for DCSS to open an arrears only case for you.

  If the Division of Child Support Services is already enforcing the support obligation, can they also enforce visitation rights that are contained in the order?

No. By law, DCSS has no authority to become involved in visitation issues.  Issues concerning visitation and/or custody are independent from the issue of child support.