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Custody Lawyers in Anchorage

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Mr. Sinkin’s client work involves collecting child support for parents who divorced in the 1960s, 1970s, 1980s and 1990s. He has successfully represented clients at courts of appeals and the Texas Sup

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Wyatt & Butterfield, LLC

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Find out how the experienced Alaska Family Law Center For Men can help you. Assisting fathers, husbands, and military members with all aspects of divorce. Our family law and elder law attorneys at

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Gazewood & Weiner PC

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Gazewood Weiner PC, based in Anchorage, Alaska, is a multi-faceted law firm with a broad array of services and expertise. Whether you need a divorce attorney or a tax law specialist to help g

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Law Office of Steven J. Priddle

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"Few things are more stressful that going through a divorce or being charged with a crime, but you don't have to fight these legal problems alone. The Law Office of Steven J. Priddle in A

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Farr James A Attorney at Law

·Anchorage, AK·Attorneys

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Alaska Family Law guides

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Plain-English guides to the law. General information, not legal advice.

Adoption Process in Alaska
Alaska adoption involves consent rules, a court-supervised home study, and (for newborn adoptions) a state-specific revocation window. 10 days; can be extended for good cause.
Spousal Support in Alaska: How It Works
Alaska calls it spousal support. Court has wide discretion.
Annulment in Alaska
An annulment in Alaska declares that a marriage was never legally valid — different from divorce, which ends a valid marriage. Grounds vary; common ones include Bigamy, incest, mental incapacity.
Child Custody and Best Interests of the Child in Alaska
Alaska child-custody decisions are governed by the "best interests of the child" standard. Joint custody is encouraged but not presumed — courts may award shared physical and legal custody when it serves the child's best interests.
Child Emancipation in Alaska
Alaska child emancipation generally requires age 16 or older, plus showing the minor can support themselves and emancipation is in their best interest.
Child Relocation Rules in Alaska
Alaska child-relocation requires court approval (or other parent's consent) for most moves that materially affect parenting time. Reasonable notice — typically 30+ days.
Child Support Calculations in Alaska
Alaska calculates child support using the Percentage of Income model. The non-custodial parent's income is multiplied by a fixed percentage (set by statute and tied to the number of children) to produce the support amount.
Cohabitation Agreements + Unmarried Couples in Alaska
Alaska unmarried couples have NO automatic rights to property, support, or inheritance — cohabitation agreements + careful estate planning are the only protection. "Common-law marriage" is rare + specific.
Collaborative Divorce in Alaska
Alaska collaborative divorce — both parties + attorneys agree NOT to litigate, instead use team approach with neutrals. If process fails, attorneys must withdraw, creating strong incentive to settle.
Common-Law Marriage in Alaska
Alaska does NOT recognize common-law marriage. Cohabitation alone — even for decades — does not create marriage rights here.
Family-Court Contempt in Alaska
Alaska family-court contempt enforces divorce decrees, child-support orders, and custody arrangements — civil contempt for compliance, criminal contempt for punishment. Jail time is real possibility for willful violators.
Divorce Grounds in Alaska
Alaska allows both no-fault and traditional fault-based divorces. Most divorces use the no-fault path: incompatibility of temperament.

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Frequently Asked Questions

How do courts decide custody?

By the child's best interests — each parent's involvement, stability, the child's needs and sometimes the child's wishes.

Can a custody order be changed?

Yes, usually when circumstances change significantly. A lawyer can tell you if your situation qualifies.

Do I need a family lawyer if we agree on everything?

Not always, but a lawyer can make sure the agreement is complete, fair and enforceable — especially when children, a home or retirement accounts are involved.

How much does a family lawyer in Anchorage cost?

Most charge hourly against a retainer; some offer flat fees for uncontested matters. Ask for the fee structure in writing at your first meeting.

What should I bring to my first meeting?

Any court papers, a list of assets and debts, recent pay stubs and tax returns, and notes on your children's schedule if custody is involved.

How many custody lawyers are listed in Anchorage?

There are currently 4 custody lawyers listed in Anchorage on CGMIMM.