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Ariz. Rev. Stat. § 8-539 (2026)

Effect of court order

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An order terminating the parent-child relationship shall divest the parent and the child of all legal rights, privileges, duties and obligations with respect to each other except the right of the child to inherit and support from the parent. This right of inheritance and support shall only be terminated by a final order of adoption.

Notes of Decisions
Cited in 30 cases (11 in the last 5 years), 1975–2026 · leading case: Lassiter v. Dep't of Soc. Servs. of Durham Cty., 452 U.S. 18 (1981).
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Lassiter v. Dep't of Soc. Servs. of Durham Cty., 452 U.S. 18 (1981). · cites it 2× “In contrast, the State's termination statute specifically provides that an order terminating parental rights "completely and permanently terminates all rights and obligations" between parent and child, except that the child's right of inheritance continues until such time as the…”
Schnepp v. State Ex Rel. Dep't of Econ. Sec., 899 P.2d 185 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1995). · cites it 8× “A.R.S. § 8-539. Furthermore, nothing in the consent form indicated that Father was released from his child support obligation upon signing the form.”
DIANA H. v. Rubin, 171 P.3d 200 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2007). · cites it 4× “Peterson testified that Cheyenne was in "[e]xcellent health" at the time of her last checkup and "was in the 50th to 75th percentile" for weight.”
In the Interest of H.S. & S.N., Minor Child., V.R., Mother, 805 N.W.2d 737 (Iowa 2011). “, Ariz.Rev.Stat. Ann. § 8-539 (Westlaw through 1st Reg.”
Roberto F. v. Dep't of Child Saf., 332 P.3d 614 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2014). · cites it 10× “court has specifically authorized or directed the juvenile court to rule on the issue; (2) the juvenile court’s ruling on the issue would be in furtherance of the appeal; (3) applicable statutory law or judicial rule confers continuing jurisdiction on the juvenile court; (4) the…”
Sands v. Sands, 757 P.2d 126 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 2× “The effect of an order of termination of a parent-child relationship is set forth in A.R.S. § 8-539 which provides: *324 An order terminating the parent-child relationship shall divest the parent and the child of all legal rights, privileges, duties and obligations with respect…”
In Re the Appeal in Pima Cnty. Severance Action No. S-2248, 767 P.2d 25 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1988). · cites it 2× “However, we turn to A.R.S. § 8-539 which provides: An order terminating the parent-child relationship shall divest the parent and the child of all legal rights, privileges, duties and obligations with respect to each other except the right of the child to inherit and support…”
Hall v. Hall, 818 S.E.2d 838 (W. Va. 2018). “This right of inheritance and support shall only be terminated by a final order of adoption.”
In Re Term of Parental Rights as to G.L., 567 P.3d 764 (Ariz. Ct. App. 2025). “§ 8-117(B) (providing that “the right of inheritance” no longer exists “[o]n entry of the decree of adoption”), § 8-539 (providing that an order terminating parental rights does not divest the child of a right “to inherit and support from the parent” but the “right of…”
Hernandez v. State ex rel. Arizona Dep't of Econ. Sec., 530 P.2d 389 (Ariz. Ct. App. 1975). “1 The effect of the court order is contained in § 8-539: “An order terminating the parent-child relationship shall divest the parent and the child of all legal rights, privileges, duties and obligations with respect to each other except the right of the child to inherit and…”
State v. Davis (Ariz. Ct. App. 2026). · cites it 6× “Title 25 (“Marital and Domestic Relations”). The Dissent, however, does not show how those child safety or child support statutes displace the Criminal Code set forth in A.”
State v. Davis (Ariz. Ct. App. 2026). · cites it 6× “Title 25 (“Marital and Domestic Relations”). The Dissent, however, does not show how those child safety or child support statutes displace the Criminal Code set forth in A.”
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