Alaska Instructions for Answering a Child Custody Complaint is a set of rules that guide individuals through the process of responding to a child custody complaint. The instructions include information such as how to properly file answers to the complaint, how to submit a counterclaim, and the timeline for responding. There are two types of Alaska Instructions for Answering a Child Custody Complaint: those for initial filings and those for amended filings. For initial filings, the instructions cover the process of responding to a complaint, including how to properly file answers, how to submit a counterclaim, and the timeline for responding. For amended filings, the instructions cover the process of responding to a complaint, including how to file amended answers, how to submit a counterclaim, and the timeline for responding. Additionally, the instructions provide information on how to serve the other party with the answer or counterclaim, how to file a motion to dismiss, and how to proceed to trial.