The Arizona Petition by Non-Parent to Establish Legal Decision-Making in Loco Parentis is a legal document used to request a court order granting an individual (typically a grandparent, stepparent, or other relative) the authority to make decisions about a child’s education, medical care, and general welfare. This document is typically filed in Arizona Family Court when the child’s parent or legal guardian is unable or unwilling to make such decisions or is not available due to circumstances such as incarceration, illness, or military deployment. The petition must be signed by the individual requesting legal decision-making and include their relationship to the child, the reasons why the court should grant the authority, and any other relevant information. Types of Arizona Petition by Non-Parent to Establish Legal Decision-Making in Loco Parentis include: Temporary Order, Grandparent Visitation and Custody, and Permanent Order.