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Arizona Rewrites Its Domestic Violence Custody Standard: What the Alec and Lydia Act Actually Changes
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August 24, 2026
Arizona’s Alec and Lydia Act removes the old “significant domestic violence” threshold and replaces it with a broader, more structured custody standard. Here’s what HB2995 actually changes — and what remains unresolved.