Custody and Visitation
AS 25.24.150 — the child's best interests, the child's preference at a sufficient age, and a presumption against custody for a history of domestic violence
- The child's physical, emotional, mental, religious and social needs.
- Each parent's ability and wish to meet them.
- The child's preference, if the child is old and mature enough to form one.
- The love and affection between the child and each parent.
- How long the child has lived in a stable, satisfactory home, and the value of continuity.
- Each parent's willingness to support a close relationship between the child and the other parent.
Who handles this in Alaska: Alaska Legal Services Corporation, apply for help and Alaska Legal Services Corporation; and legal aid programs, lawyer referral and the state offices, listed in the Alaska directory.
The court decides custody by the child's best interests, considering those among other factors.
A history of domestic violence. A parent with a history of domestic violence against the other parent, a child or a partner is presumed not to get sole or joint custody, legal or physical. A history means one incident that caused serious physical injury, or more than one incident.
Sources for this section (1)
- AS 25.24.150 — Judgments for custody; supervised visitation
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Alaska attorney.