Alaska Child Custody and Visitation Lawyers

Can Grandparents Have Visitation With Their Grandchildren If Their Son Or Daughter Is Divorced From The Other Parent?
If a custodial parent does not allow grandparents visitation with their grandchildren the grandparents will need a court order. Before allowing a non-parental visitation order the … more
How Does The Court Decide Who Gets The Children?
At the outset, it is important to understand that “custody” is usually divided into two separate categories – legal custody and physical custody. Usually, both parents are … more
What Happens To Custody When One Parent Needs To Relocate?
Should a parent need to relocate, the court will continue to use the “best interests” standard in determining where the child will go. There are federal laws that prohibit a … more

Custody Evaluations
It is not uncommon for divorced or separated parents to disagree over which parent should have custody of their children. When parents are fighting over custody of their children, one parent or the other may ask the judge to order a custody evaluation. The results of a custody evaluation can give the judge important information about the parents and the children, and also can make a … more
What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
A guardian ad litem is appointed by a court in order to represent the best interests of the child. Either parent can request that a guardian ad litem be appointed for their child, or the court can appoint a guardian ad litem for the child. While some states require that a guardian ad litem be an attorney, other states’ courts will appoint guardian ad litems who are not … more

Motion for Mediation Through Child Custody & Visitation Mediation Program
Use this Motion for Mediation Through Child Custody & Visitation Mediation Program form to request both parties of a custody dispute to take part … more
Response to Motion for Mediation
Use this Response to Motion for Mediation form to be completed by one of the parties in response to the motion for a custody and visitation … more
Custody Complaint Packet
Use this Custody Complaint Packet that lists the forms that will be required for your case. This packet also contains important resources that may … more
Instructions for Filing a Child Custody Case
Use this Instructions for Filing a Child Custody Case packet for information regarding completing the forms, steps for filing the case, information … more

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