This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
This form is a sample letter in Word format covering the subject matter of the title of the form.
Your letter should be well-organized and specific to your situation. It should demonstrate your genuine commitment to being a good co-parent, make a thoughtful argument in favor of your custody arrangement and show that you prioritize your child's best interests.
To get a custody order from a court, you will need to start by filing a petition in the Court Service Unit of a juvenile and domestic relations district court in the county where your child is living. For a list of courthouses in Virginia, please see our VA Courthouse Locations page.
Provide a concise summary of the key issues and events pertaining to the custody situation. Focus on highlighting factors that would be in the best interests of any children involved, such as stability, safety, and meeting the children's needs. Avoid making accusations or attacking your former spouse directly.
The general parts of a parenting agreement are: A parenting time schedule. Information about how the parents will make decisions for the child. Information about finances and expenses. Parenting provisions (rules about raising the child) Any other information you want to include.
Good Words To Use In Custody Hearing Your Child is Not Property. The primary thing you must remember is that your child is not property. Best Interests of Child. With that in mind, you must always remember in Court, it is about your children. Status Quo. Child's Schedule. Co-Parenting. Flexibility. Step-Up Plan. Our Child.
Provide a concise summary of the key issues and events pertaining to the custody situation. Focus on highlighting factors that would be in the best interests of any children involved, such as stability, safety, and meeting the children's needs. Avoid making accusations or attacking your former spouse directly.
In your letter you should list how long you've known the person, what your relationship to them is and how much time you've spent around them and their children. You can add that you've known them to be a constant in their children's lives and that you know they spend a good deal of quality time with their kids.
Highlight the parent's strengths, and show how they play an active role in their child's upbringing and overall well-being. Be specific, and focus on the parent–child relationship. Conclusion (1 paragraph): Clearly restate your support of the parent's custody requests.