How the Alec & Lydia Act is Rewriting Arizona Family Law

How the Alec & Lydia Act is Rewriting Arizona Family Law

June 26, 2026 · 31 min · Season 9 · Episode 20

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Billie Tarascio discusses the Alec and Lydia Act with child safety advocate Hope Hooton, exploring its impact on Arizona family law.

Send us Fan Mail Arizona just passed the biggest family law change in two decades. The Alec and Lydia Act reshapes how family court handles domestic violence, coercive control, and child custody, requiring judges to document specific findings before granting parenting time. Billie Tarascio sits down with Hope Hooton, the child safety advocate behind the law, to talk about what failed, what changed, and what it means for Arizona families facing abuse. Hope Hooton is a child safety advocate, au...

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