Complaint For Custody Of Minor Children {DR-420}

DR-420 - COMPLAINT FOR CUSTODY OF MINOR CHILDREN. This form is used in the Superior Court of Alaska to initiate a child custody case when parents are either not married or divorced and need a court order to establish custody, visitation, and child support. The form allows the plaintiff, the person filing the complaint, to request legal and physical custody of the children. Legal custody determines who has decision-making authority over major aspects of the child’s life, such as education and healthcare, while physical custody determines where the child will primarily reside. The plaintiff can request sole or shared legal custody, as well as primary or shared physical custody, depending on what they believe is in the best interests of the children. In addition to custody, the form also addresses visitation arrangements. The plaintiff can propose a specific visitation schedule for the other parent, outlining time spent with the child on weekends, holidays, and school vacations. If there are concerns about the child’s safety, the plaintiff can request restrictions on visitation, such as supervised visits. Child support is another key component of the complaint. The plaintiff can ask the court to order child support payments based on Alaska’s child support guidelines. They may also request that the support payments be enforced by the Child Support Enforcement Division (CSED) to ensure timely and consistent payments. The form requires details about both parents, including their addresses, employment history, and any prior custody orders involving the children. If there is an ongoing child-in-need-of-aid case or any other legal proceeding that may impact the custody case, this information must also be disclosed. The plaintiff is required to file a Child Custody Jurisdiction Affidavit alongside this complaint to confirm the court’s authority to decide the case. Additionally, the plaintiff may request authorization to apply for the child’s Alaska Permanent Fund Dividend while they are a minor. AS 25.20.060 - .130. www.FormsWorkflow.com