Get Alaska Court Form56

Filling out the Alaska Court Form56, which is the complaint for custody of minor children, can be a straightforward process when guided properly. This guide will assist you in understanding each component of the form and provide step-by-step instructions for completing it online.

Follow the steps to complete the form effectively.

1. Click ‘Get Form’ button to obtain the form and open it in your designated online editor.
2. Begin with the case information section. Clearly fill in the court location, case number, and title of the document. Ensure you enter 'Complaint for Custody of Minor Children' in the title field.
3. Next, provide your personal information. Fill in the details for the biological father and biological mother sections, including full names, dates of birth, mailing and residence addresses, daytime phone numbers, employers, and employment dates.
4. In the children section, list the names and dates of birth (or expected dates) for all children involved. Specify who the children live with and if the mother was married when she became pregnant.
5. Indicate the court jurisdiction by confirming the authority of the court. Ensure you are filing the appropriate Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit along with your complaint.
6. If there are any previous custody orders regarding these children, note them down along with the relevant court location, case number, and whether they are still in effect.
7. Complete the marital history section by specifying your relationship status with the defendant and provide any relevant divorce or dissolution decree information.
8. Decide on your request for legal custody. Indicate whether you seek sole legal custody or shared legal custody by making your selection clearly.
9. In the physical custody section, indicate your request for primary physical custody or shared physical custody, and outline any proposed custody schedules.
10. Fill out the visitation section, stating your requests for visitation rights if applicable, and express any safety concerns you may have regarding visitation.
11. Specify your child support requests, including if you want support to continue after the child turns 18, and any needed assistance from the Child Support Services Division.
12. Finally, fill in the section regarding the Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend, naming the parent authorized to apply for the dividends while the children are minors.
13. Review all entries for accuracy, save your changes, and download or print a copy for your records before submitting the form.

Start completing your documents online now for an efficient filing process.