Generally, you can file for custody in Virginia only if Virginia is your child's "home state. It is in the best interests of the child(ren) to dismiss the motion.The Virginia Judicial System has a number of forms for each court available on the court's form page. FindLaw links to state-specific family law and child custody forms for DIY legal proceedings. Learn when to hire an attorney to help with family law issues. See the chart below for an overview of the child custody process in Michigan, including links to relevant statutes and necessary forms. Step 1: Complete your forms and find out how you will file. Use the Do-It-Yourself Custody Case (Unmarried Parents) tool to prepare the forms you need. Fill out MC 416, Uniform Child Custody Jurisdiction Enforcement Act Affidavit. 3. File the Motion form and MC 416 with the county clerk.