Post-decree refers to any legal proceeding or issue arising after the final decree has been entered. In Arizona family law post-decree matters include enforcement of existing orders, modification of child support, spousal maintenance, parenting time or legal decision making, relocation requests, contempt proceedings, and interstate enforcement issues.

The case does not automatically end when the decree is signed. For families with children the legal relationship between the parents continues through the parenting plan until the children are grown.

Post-decree proceedings are governed by the original decree, the applicable Arizona statutes, and the Arizona Rules of Family Law Procedure. The standard for relief depends on what is being requested.