Family Preservation Services
(Separate Website)
Here you will find information about services that help families (including adoptive and extended families) at risk or in crisis. You will find links to the various services that the Office of Childrens Services provides to the families of Alaska.
By: Office of Childrens Services, State of Alaska
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
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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Your Rights as a Parent
This document explains your rights and obligations as a parent. Available either as a Word document or in PDF format. If you choose PDF format, you will need Adobe Acrobat Reader to view the file.
By: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
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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
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
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