As matter of first impression, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (UCCJEA) applies to private severance proceedings under Arizona law.
http://azcourts.gov/Portals/0/OpinionFiles/Div1/2014/JV13-0063.pdf
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