2005 Arizona Revised Statutes - Revised Statutes §25-817  Temporary support orders; presumption of paternity

A. The court shall issue a temporary order of support pending a judicial determination of paternity if any of the following applies:

1. Genetic testing affirms at least a ninety-five per cent probability of paternity.

2. A notarized or witnessed statement is signed by both parents acknowledging paternity or separate substantially similar notarized or witnessed statements are signed acknowledging paternity and filed with the department of health services pursuant to section 36-334 or filed with the department of economic security.

3. The respondent admits or does not deny paternity in a written response filed with the clerk of the court.

4. There is other clear and convincing evidence as determined by a court.

B. A temporary order of support does not prejudice the rights of a person or child that are adjudicated at subsequent hearings in the proceeding.

C. A temporary order of support may be revoked or modified and terminates when the final support order is entered or when the petition for support is dismissed.