Child Custody & Support Attorney | Kenai Alaska

Protecting Your Parental Rights

Child custody disputes are among the most emotionally challenging legal matters a parent can face. Whether you're going through a divorce, seeking to modify an existing custody order, or establishing custody for the first time, you need an attorney who understands what's at stake.

Alaska Child Custody Factors

Alaska courts consider nine key factors when determining custody:

1. The physical, emotional, mental, religious, and social needs of the child
2. The capability and desire of each parent to meet these needs
3. The child's preference if the child is of sufficient age and capacity
4. The love and affection existing between the child and each parent
5. The length of time the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory environment
6. The willingness of each parent to facilitate ongoing contact with the other parent
7. Any evidence of domestic violence, child abuse, or neglect
8. Any evidence of substance abuse affecting parenting ability
9. Any other factors the court considers pertinent

We will effectively argue before the court that you can fulfill these factors and are best suited to care for your child.

Child Support Under Alaska Law

According to Alaska Civil Rule 90.3, child support payments are determined by several factors including:

• Both parties' adjusted gross income
• Time spent with children by each parent
• Shared custody situations
• Number of children
• Health insurance and medical costs
• Childcare expenses

The amount of child support differs between shared and sole custody. This is a complicated legal area. We know how to sift through complicated documents and paperwork to ensure your payment levels are fair and accurate.

Custody Cases We Handle

Initial Custody Determination

Establishing custody arrangements during divorce or for unmarried parents.

Custody Modifications

When circumstances change, we help modify existing custody orders.

Visitation Rights

Protecting and enforcing your right to spend time with your children.

Relocation Cases

When one parent wants to move with the children out of state.

Support Modifications

Adjusting child support when income or circumstances change.

Enforcement Actions

When the other parent violates custody or support orders.

Protect Your Children

Custody matters require immediate attention. Contact us today.

📞 (907) 283-5774

Child Custody & Support