SOLUTIONS TO IMPROVE ARIZONA FAMILIES
NEUTRAL ASSISTANCE
Prioritizing the needs of your child(ren) is best accomplished outside of Family Court. We act as a neutral (mediator or case consultant) to assist families in creating initial parenting plans and/or modifying existing plans.
In cases where the Court has already issued orders, it's not uncommon for disputes to arise afterwards. Returning to court is neither cost-effective, nor timely. We believe families should preserve resources (financial, physical and emotional) for themselves and for their children.
APM offers REASONABLE and AFFORDABLE paths to resolution.
LEGISLATIVE EFFORTS
AZ Advocacy Summit, a division of APM, is Arizona's premiere legislative advisory group working towards Family Court reform. There is a nationwide Family Court crisis compelling many to advocate for change. Arizona is a leader in these efforts with bipartisan support of improving Family Court processes that prioritize the best interest of the child.
During the 2025 Legislative session, AZ Advocacy Summit introduced three Bills with big impact on AZ Family Court: (1) HB2255 (qualifying experts and stipulating court-ordered experts be paid by the Court), (2) HB2256 (prohibiting terminology not scientifically-supported) and (3) HB2296 (revision of Child's Best Interests standards and stipulating that temporary orders must include CBI criteria).
All three Bills passed the AZ House. HB 2255 AND HB2256 also passed the AZ Senate.
WHO WE ARE
We have been navigating Arizona's Family Court during a marked shift away from prioritizing children and families. Our partners have education (M.D.R. Pepperdine Law, and 10+ years working in conflict resolution and litigation strategy.
We collaborate with legislators, court committee members, judges, mental health providers, visitation supervisors, and attorneys - all committed to the belief that families achieve the best resolution outside of the court system.