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This bill, concerning family court proceedings related to legal decision-making and parenting time, introduces new provisions that require the consent of both parents before a court can order any "therapeutic intervention" or "paid service" in such cases, with either parent having the right to withdraw their consent at any time. "Therapeutic intervention" is defined as any therapy, treatment, or counseling aimed at improving parent-child or parent-parent relationships, including court-ordered behavioral interventions, while a "paid service" is any service provided for compensation. Furthermore, the bill establishes strict qualifications for expert testimony in these proceedings, requiring experts to possess specialized training and experience with children in therapeutic settings, have opinions supported by professional standards and licensing board guidelines, and avoid relying on unproven theories. These qualifications also apply to individuals conducting investigations or evaluations for the court.

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https://apps.azleg.gov/BillStatus/BillOverview/83916