Can a Parent Who is Not Seeing Their Child Get Joint Custody?

Today I want to talk about whether a parent who is not seeing or spending time with his or her child or children stands a chance of getting joint custody or parenting time. Whatever State you are in you should research your child custody statutes. And in those child custody laws there is going to be a list of factors that the court is going to consider in making a decision about custody and or parenting time.

Free Legal Aid provides useful information about child custody. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.

Child Support and Visitation in Alaska

In Alaska, the courts follow Alaska Statute 25.24.160 to determine how much support is appropriate. Visitation can be even more contentious than child support if there is bad blood between former spouses. In Alaska, if the non-custodial spouse violates the visitation order, you may file an order to hold him or her in contempt of the court. check to learn more.

Child Custody in Alaska

Spouses often reach an agreement regarding child custody on their own, but if they do not, Alaska courts may intervene and establish custody arrangements based on the best interests of the child. In Alaska, when one parent is awarded primary physical child custody, a child support award is calculated for an amount that is equal to the adjusted annual income of the non-custodial parent multiplied by a specified percentage, which depends on the number of children. check to learn more.