Yavapai County Superior Court Announces the Family Court Pathways Tool

Published on February 09, 2026

Effective February 9, 2026, Yavapai County Superior Court began using the Family Court Pathways Tool, pursuant to Administrative Order 2026-02, to help assess family court cases quickly and efficiently. This online tool consists of a series of questions designed to determine the most appropriate level of court intervention and services, while promoting the best interests of children, reducing conflict, and ensuring effective use of court and community resources.

The Family Court Pathways Tool will be completed when both parties are not represented by an attorney in the following case types:

1. Dissolution of Marriage with Minor Children – at the time of filing or responding to an initial petition.
2. Legal Separation of Marriage with Minor Children – at the time of filing or responding to an initial petition.
3. Establish Paternity, Legal Decision-Making/Parenting Time/Child Support – at the time of filing or responding to an initial petition.

The Family Court Pathways Tool will not be completed in the following circumstances:

• When one or both parties are represented by an attorney
• When there are post-decree actions (meaning a final order is already in place)

Parties required to complete the Family Court Pathways Tool (available in English and Spanish) can either have the link emailed to them to complete at home OR by using a provided tablet at one of the following locations: 

PRESCOTT:

• Law Library (1^st Floor Room 112)
• ADR Services (4^th Floor Room 402)
• Family Law Navigator (2^nd Floor) – BY APPOINTMENT ONLY

VERDE:

-Computer in Self-Service area. Double-click on “Pathways Tool.” The language can be changed to Spanish at the top of screen.