Alaska Temporary Custody Agreement
TEMPORARY CUSTODY AGREEMENT
Before you use this: This form records a temporary arrangement between the child's parents. A nonparent's guardianship or delegated care, a child protection placement, and a court emergency order require their own authority and documents. List every existing custody, support, protective, tribal, or agency order before signing.
Parent A, [FULL LEGAL NAME], of [ADDRESS], and Parent B, [FULL LEGAL NAME], of [ADDRESS], agree on the temporary care of the child or children listed in Schedule A. They sign on [__/__/____]. The Alaska Superior Court case, if any, is [JUDICIAL DISTRICT, LOCATION, CASE NUMBER OR "NONE"].
1. Existing orders and purpose
The parents disclose in Schedule A every order or proceeding affecting custody, parenting time, safety, or child support. This Agreement is made because [FACTUAL TEMPORARY REASON]. It is proposed to the court as an interim arrangement if a custody case is pending or an existing award needs modification. An existing order controls any conflict until the court changes it. Signing does not create a court order, grant legal custody to a nonparent, or terminate a parent's rights.
The parents intend to follow the practical schedule in Sections 2–4 when no order forbids it, subject to each child's safety. If custody is disputed, either parent may petition the superior court under AS 25.20.060(a). During court consideration, AS 25.20.070 addresses access to both parents subject to the child's welfare and the domestic-violence presumption; the parents ask the court to evaluate this proposed schedule accordingly.
2. Temporary schedule and decisions
From [__/__/____] until [END DATE OR COURT EVENT], the children will reside and spend time with each parent as detailed in Schedule B. Schedule B must identify overnights, holidays, exchange time and place, transport, contact with the other parent, and what happens when an exchange cannot occur. No term here authorizes contact barred by an order.
The proposed temporary legal-decision arrangement is [JOINT / PARENT A FOR SPECIFIED SUBJECTS / PARENT B FOR SPECIFIED SUBJECTS], with subject-by-subject details in Schedule C. Each parent shall promptly share important health and school information through [METHOD], unless an order restricts disclosure. A parent with a child may arrange reasonably necessary emergency care and shall notify the other as soon as practicable when permitted by an order.
3. Safety, travel, and expenses
Schedule C lists the child's medications, care contacts, school, safety terms, travel instructions, and emergency contacts. A move or schedule change that affects a custody award must follow the existing order and court process. AS 25.20.110(a) requires a court to determine changed circumstances and best interests before modifying an award. This Agreement sets no universal distance or notice deadline.
Existing child support order and payment route: [COURT, DATE, CASE, AMOUNT, PAYOR OR "NONE"]. This Agreement does not change that order. Schedule C may allocate additional child expenses and specify proof and reimbursement, but no expense amount offsets ordered support unless the order permits it.
4. Ending or changing the temporary arrangement
The proposed temporary arrangement ends on [__/__/____] or when [SPECIFIC COURT EVENT], whichever occurs first, unless a court order provides otherwise. The parents may record a short practical adjustment in writing if consistent with all orders. A lasting change in an existing custody award requires court action. Before the end date, they shall discuss the next schedule and seek a court order if needed; no automatic renewal or change of court-ordered custody follows from silence.
A disagreement may be submitted to a court with jurisdiction. The parents may consult a mediator only if lawful and safe under the facts and orders; this Agreement does not require mediation, arbitration, make-up time, attorney fees, or a cure period before either parent seeks appropriate relief.
5. Signatures
The parents state that the facts they supplied about current orders and decision authority are accurate to the best of their knowledge. They request court review of any proposed term requiring an order.
Parent A: ______________________________ Date: [__/__/____] Contact: [____]
Parent B: ______________________________ Date: [__/__/____] Contact: [____]
Schedule A — children and existing authority
| Child and date of birth | Parent relationships | Order, court, case, date, and safety restriction |
|---|---|---|
| [____] | [____] | [____] |
Other pending case or agency involvement affecting the child: [____]. Required method for protected contact, if any: [____].
Schedule B — temporary residence and exchanges
| Dates and times | Child with parent | Exchange place and transport | Contact with other parent |
|---|---|---|---|
| [____] | [____] | [____] | [____] |
Holiday or school-break variation: [____]. Missed-exchange notice method: [____].
Schedule C — decisions, care, safety, and expenses
| Subject | Parent responsible or joint decision | Information-sharing or payment detail |
|---|---|---|
| School and routine care | [____] | [____] |
| Nonemergency medical decisions | [____] | [____] |
| Emergency contacts and medication | [____] | [____] |
| Travel and safety terms | [____] | [____] |
| Health coverage and other expenses | [____] | [____] |
About this template
- Last updated
- October 5, 2026
- Citations checked
- October 5, 2026
- Jurisdiction
- Alaska
- Category
- Family Law
Legal authority
- AS 25.20.060(a) — parental custody petition and best interests
- AS 25.20.070 — temporary access while custody is considered
- AS 25.24.150(c) — best-interests factors in a covered custody action
- AS 25.20.110(a) — modification of an existing custody or visitation award
Family law covers the paperwork that shapes divorce, custody, child support, adoption, guardianship, and other family matters. These filings are emotional and high-stakes, and they also have to meet strict procedural rules for service, financial disclosure, and parenting plans. Clean, accurate paperwork keeps the focus on getting a workable outcome for the family instead of getting derailed by technical problems that delay hearings or force amended filings.
Not legal advice
This template is provided for informational purposes. We recommend having an attorney review any legal document before signing, especially for high-value or complex matters.
Checked against the law it cites
A reviewer verified this template's legal citations against the official source on October 5, 2026.
AS 25.20.060(a) (checked October 5, 2026): "If there is a dispute over child custody, either parent may petition the superior court for resolution of the matter under AS 25.20.060 — 25.20.130. The court shall award custody on the basis of the best interests of the child."
AS 25.20.070 (checked October 5, 2026): "Unless it is shown to be detrimental to the welfare of the child considering the factors under AS 25.24.150(c), or unless the presumption under AS 25.24.150(g) is present, the child shall have, to the greatest degree practical, equal access to both parents during the time that the court considers an award of custody"
AS 25.24.150(c) (checked October 5, 2026): "The court shall determine custody in accordance with the best interests of the child under AS 25.20.060 — 25.20.130."
AS 25.20.110(a) (checked October 5, 2026): "An award of custody of a child or visitation with the child may be modified if the court determines that a change in circumstances requires the modification of the award and the modification is in the best interests of the child."
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