Arizona Establish Paternity, Legal Decision-Making (Custody), Parenting Time & Child Support are all aspects of the Arizona family law system that deal with the legal rights and responsibilities of parents and children when it comes to parenting and financial support. Paternity is the legal process of confirming the identity of a child's biological father. This can be done through genetic testing or by the father signing a Voluntary Acknowledgment of Paternity. Legal Decision-Making (Custody) is the process of determining legal guardianship and decision-making responsibility for a child. This can be done through a court-ordered agreement between the parents or through a court-ordered custody evaluation. Parenting Time is the process of determining the amount of time each parent will spend with the child. This can be done through a court-ordered parenting plan or through an informal agreement between the parents. Child Support is the process of determining the appropriate amount of financial support that will be provided to a child by the parents. This is typically determined by the court and can be based on the parents' income, assets, and financial situation. There are two types of Arizona Establish Paternity, Legal Decision-Making (Custody), Parenting Time & Child Support: contested and uncontested. Contested cases involve a court battle between the parents for legal guardianship and decision-making responsibility and/or parenting time and child support. Uncontested cases involve an agreement between the parents for legal guardianship and decision-making responsibility and/or parenting time and child support.