Susan Pickard, FCIC-Staff on behalf of
1501 W. Washington St, Ste. 410
Phoenix, AZ 85007

Judge Bruce R. Cohen
Family Department Presiding Judge
Maricopa County Superior Court
125 West Washington, Suite 101
Phoenix, Arizona 85003

Judge Ronda Fisk
Family Department Associate Presiding Judge
Maricopa County Superior Court
201 West Jefferson, 6th floor
Phoenix, Arizona 85003

Judge Chris Coury
Maricopa County Superior Court- Family Department
222 East Javelina
Mesa, Arizona 85210

This is a proposal to amend Rule 84(b) of the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure (ARFLP). In its present form, the rule allows a party to file a motion for clarification at any time. It is proposed that there be a limitation on the time frame within which to seek clarification of an order. NOTE: This Petition is supported by the Family Court Improvement Committee per their vote at the November 2, 2022, meeting.

Filed: November 3, 2022

Would amend Rule 84(b) of the Rules of Family Law Procedure to provide that absent good cause or unless an exception applies, a motion to clarify a ruling must be filed no later than six months after the ruling’s entry.

Comments must be submitted no later than Monday, May 1, 2023.
Any reply by a petitioner must be submitted no later than Thursday, June 1, 2023.