Information on Grandparent Rights in Alaska
This resource briefly discusses grandparent visitation and custody in Alaska. The Alaska Court System's Family Law Self-Help Center is a good resource for grandparents who have questions about this complicated issue.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
I Am a Grandparent. Do I Have Any Rights of Custody or Visitation?
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Family Law Self-Help Center
(Separate Website)
The Family Law Self-Help Center is a statewide public service provided by the Alaska Court System dedicated to helping self-represented people achieve a better understanding of family law procedures, increasing access to family law courts, and facilitating quicker resolution of family law matters.
The Center currently provides information about Divorce, Dissolution, Custody, Paternity, Child Support, and referral information about Adoption, Change of Name, Emancipation, Grandparent Rights, Legal Separation, and Powers of Attorney & Guardianship.
By: Alaska Court System
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Legal Services for Seniors Legal services are provided statewide by Alaska Legal Services Corporation to residents that are at least 60 years of age. Services that can be provided are income maintenance, housing, health care, wills, consumer issues, and information and referrals. View the brochure to find out more.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Alert -- Evans v. McTaggart -- April 2004 Alaska Supreme Court Case on Grandparent Custody and Visit
This item briefly describes an Alaska Supreme Court case, issued April 9, 2004, that discusses possible constitutional problems with grandparents' claims under Alaska law for custody and visitation, and provides a link so you can download and read the Alaska Supreme Court case. The case is fairly favorable towards claims by grandparents who have an existing close relationship with their grandchildren. A more detailed analysis can be found in a separate article (below).
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Analysis of Evans v. McTaggart (Grandparent Custody/Visitation Case) An analysis of Evans v. McTaggart, Op. No. 5974 (issued by the Alaska Supreme Court on April 9, 2004).
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
AARP's Grandparent Information Center website
(Separate Website)
Information about being a good grandparent, visitation rights, or raising grandchildren.
By: AARP
Glossary of Family Law Terms
(Separate Website)
Here you can find definitions of legal terms that are used in family law cases. You can also find links to court forms needed for family law cases.
By: Family Law Self-Help Center
Domestic Violence Resource Collection
(Separate Website)
AlaskaLawHelp's library of resources on domestic violence can be found under our "Protection from Abuse" topic. Use this shortcut to find the collection of self-help materials, forms, and information about domestic and family violence issues.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Grandparent Visitation Rights
(Separate Website)
This article discusses grandparent visitation rights and gives links to other helpful web sites for grandparents.
By: ElderLawAnswers.com
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