Child Custody

South Central Alaska Child Custody Family Law Attorneys

At Winegarden & Walton we put our experience to work protecting your custody rights. Where possible, we work to negotiate amicable resolutions on agreed parenting and visitation plans. When agreements are beyond reach, we are prepared to put our experience to work, fighting for client rights. Whether faced with an initial custody determination or revisiting the issue through a subsequent modification, we are here to help guide you through the process and advance your goals.

Alaska law places the emphasis on the child's best interest and has set out a number of non-exclusive items to consider, including the following:

(1) the physical, emotional, mental, religious, and social needs of the child;

(2) the capability and desire of each parent to meet those needs;

(3) the child's preference as to custody if the child is of sufficient age and capacity to form a preference;

(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 and the desirability of maintaining continuity;

(6) the desire and ability of each parent to allow an open and loving frequent relationship between the child and the other parent;

(7) any evidence of domestic violence, child abuse, or child neglect in the household where child custody has been proposed, or a history of violence between the parents;

(8) evidence that substance abuse by either parent or other members of the household directly affects the emotional or physical well-being of the child;

(9) other factors that the court considers pertinent in determining custody of the child.

Our office, located in Kenia, Alaska, is open weekdays from 8:30 until 5. Contact us to discuss your legal concerns. Free 30 minute consultations are available in criminal defense and personal injury cases. For your convenience, we offer evening and weekend appointments upon request and make home, hospital and jail visits for clients unable to travel to our office. We accept Visa, Mastercard and Discover.

Winegarden & Walton
220 Main Street Loop, Suite B
Kenai, AK 99611
Toll Free: 866-491-2450
Phone: 907-283-5774
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