(a) Motion for Approval. Any person or agency wishing to pay living expenses for a birth parent in excess of one thousand dollars, as provided by A.R.S. § 8-114, must file a motion supported by an affidavit signed by the birth parent justifying the expenses. The affidavit must specify the amounts allocated to the individual's monthly expenses for which approval is sought and explain why the expenses are needed for the time period requested.

(b) Procedure. Unless waived by the court on a showing of good cause, the court must hold a hearing no later than 10 days after the filing of the motion and notify the parties of the location, date, and time of the hearing. If the court holds a hearing, it may require the attendance of the birth parent or the person or agency wishing to pay living expenses. The court must verify the identity of the birth parent before entering any orders.

(c) Findings and Orders. The court must promptly determine whether the expenses are permissible under A.R.S. § 8-114. All findings and orders must be in a signed minute entry or order.