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Custody and Parenting Plans
This video describes some of the things to consider when coming up with a schedule for the children.
Free Legal Aid provides useful information about child custody. In addition to the video here, be sure you check out other resources.
Child Custody and Relocation Laws in Alaska
When parents separate or divorce, a judge will issue a custody order designating which parent has physical and legal custody, or if the parents will share custody of their children. A parent who moves out of state during an initial custody proceeding can still receive full physical custody. check to learn more.
The outcome of an Alaskan custody agreement will define several things including the parenting plan, visitation schedule, and the legal and physical rights of the parents (or guardians) to the children. In determining this outcome, Alaskan courts will focus on the child's best interests as the guide in making this decision. check to learn more.
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.
Forms and Information About Child Support
In Alaska, Civil Rule 90.3 lays out the formulas used to calculate child support, which differ according to the parenting plan found to be in the child(ren)'s best interests. For most people, the most difficult part of this rule is figuring out their income or the income of the other party. check to learn more.
Alaska has certain procedures that need to be followed. These procedures are all in accordance with Alaska laws, encompassing equitable distribution, child custody and visitation, child support, and maintenance. check to learn more.