A.R.S. § 25-552: Jurisdiction; priority of action

A. The superior court has original jurisdiction in proceedings brought by this state or a person who is owed spousal maintenance to establish, enforce or modify a spousal maintenance obligation.

B. Notwithstanding any other statute, actions pursuant to this article have priority over all other civil actions except for child support actions pursuant to section 25-514 or judicial authorization pursuant to section 36-2152.