Court Mediation Programs
The Alaska Court System provides free and low-cost mediation programs for child custody/visitation cases, child-in-need-of-aid (CINA) cases, & adult guardianship/conservatorship cases. Information about these programs in particular, and mediation in other matters is available here.
Divorce and Dissolution Process and Forms in Alaska
The Alaska Court System's Family Law Self-Help Center has excellent explanations, and all of the forms necessary to end your marriage.
How to officially change your name in Alaska
Information, instructions, and forms for changing either an adult's or child's name in Alaska state court.
The Best Interests of the Child
Whenever a court has to make a decision about custody or visitation with children, the legal standard they use is "the best interests of the child." Here you can find out what exactly a Judge is looking for in order to make their decision.
We're splitting up, and I need a lawyer!
Many people handle their divorce and custody disputes without an attorney, but when one side has decided to hire an attorney, there are several ways that the other side can level the playing field by hiring their own.