How can a grandmother be denied custody of grandaughter, when there is reports of harm to a child here in Alaska?

Your sister can obtain her own legal representation in the OCS matter to assist her with placement of the minor child. Unfortunately without...

You can get a custody decree from the court BUT ONLY AFTER you have made what is called "diligent inquiry." Much of what you describe in your facts...

My wife moved out of state. How will this affect divorce and custody if at all?

As with all custody matters that Court will look towards AS 25.24.150 (commonly referred to as the best interest factors). All of the issues you...

How can I get my girlfriend back in the house with a DV charge against her?

If there are children in the household you need to be very careful about what you do. If you filed a civil protective order against your...

Why cps taking legal custody of the children?

You will most likely be provided legal counsel through the OCS matter, especially if you request one from the Court. I would request that counsel...

Me and my husband have a notarized letter agreement on how much child support will provide and visitation for our children,

Alaska Judges are required to follow Alaska Civil Rule 90.3 when determining the appropriate child support amount. There are very few occasions...

We have a notarized letter agreement on how much I get child support and custody when we divorce can this be honored in court?

Alaska Judges are required to follow Alaska Civil Rule 90.3 when determining the appropriate child support amount. There are very few occasions...

Moving my son here to Alaska with me when there is no custody agreement.

The Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Enforcement Act covers what state will have the authority to hear child custody matters. The simple...

Ocs as my kids in state custody. I have jumped through all the hoops. They still don't want to give me them back. What can I d?

There should be a hearing about the emergency removal of the children and at that hearing you can request an attorney be appointed for you if your...

What steps do I need to take to get the deed to my deceased dads property ?

Someone, most likely you, will need to file with the Court to be appointed as personal representative of the estate so that you can begin the...