What Happens When Parents Can’t Agree on a Child’s Medical Treatment in Arizona?

2025-08-22 16:00:46

Under Arizona law, medical decisions fall under the umbrella of legal decision-making. That means the parent or parents with the right to make decisions for a child are responsible for health-related matters. If both parents share this authority, but cannot agree, the court may intervene in accordance with ARS § 25-403 to determine the child's best interests when parents with joint legal decision-making authority cannot agree on medical treatment.
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