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
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
PUB-3 / What is a Guardian Ad Litem?
(Separate Website)
Answers to some common questions about Guardians Ad Litem (GAL). Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
Information for the Parents of Children Who Are in the Custody of OCS
(Separate Website)
Here you can find information about working with OCS to ensure that your child grows up in a safe, caring family. From this site, you can find information about residential care, foster care, adoption and guardianship, and other topics that may be helpful to you.
By: Office of Childrens Services, State of Alaska
PUB-17 / Court Administered Child Custody/Visitation Investigation
(Separate Website)
Explains the process of Court Administered Child Custody/Visitation Investigations. Adobe Acrobat PDF.
By: Alaska Court System
The Gift of Fatherhood a Parents' Guide to Establishing Paternity
(Separate Website)
Information on the legal process for establishing paternity and the benefits of paternity for a father and his child.
By: Alaska Child Support Services Division
A Grandparents' Guide for Family Nurturing & Safety
(Separate Website)
We watch with awe, pride and, sometimes, trepidation as our sons and daughters do their best to raise strong and healthy offspring. We know how demanding a job that is. We want to help. We should help.
By: Consumer Product Safety Commission
Instructions for the Divorce Complaint
(Separate Website)
Detailed instructions, from the Family Law Self-Help Center, on filling out a complaint for divorce.
By: Family Law Self-Help Center
Hearing or Trial Preparation
(Separate Website)
This self-paced presentation explains how hearings and trials work, identifies the documents you are required to file, provides basic information you need to know, and gives some basic tips on how to prepare your case.
By: Family Law Self-Help Center
Adobe Acrobat Reader required. (If you are using a screen reader that does not support PDF format, copy the PDF link, and use the Access Adobe online form to convert this file to HMTL text.)
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