Arizona Revised Statutes Title 25. Marital and Domestic Relations § 25-415. Sanctions for litigation misconduct

1. Knowingly presented a false claim under § 25-403, 25-403.03 or 25-403.04 with knowledge that the claim was false.

2. Knowingly accused an adverse party of making a false claim under § 25-403, 25-403.03 or 25-403.04 with knowledge that the claim was actually true.

3. Violated a court order compelling disclosure or discovery under rule 65 of the Arizona rules of family law procedure, unless the court finds that the failure to obey the order was substantially justified or that other circumstances make an award of expenses unjust.

1. Impose additional financial sanctions on behalf of an aggrieved party who can demonstrate economic loss directly attributable to the litigant's misconduct.

2. Institute civil contempt proceedings on its own initiative or on request of an aggrieved party, with proper notice and an opportunity to be heard.

3. Modify legal decision-making or parenting time if that modification would also serve the best interests of the child.