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Child Custody and Family Law Forms by State<\/h1>\n
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\n By Jade Yeban, Esq.<\/a> | Legally reviewed by Rhonda Earhart, Esq.<\/a>\n | Last updated\n
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Most family law matters, including child custody, require court involvement. You can either fill the forms out yourself or allow your attorney to complete them for you. These forms will help the court determine child custody arrangements.<\/p>\n\n <\/div>\n\n

Forms can include any document filed to the court by either party. They can include various documents such as:<\/p>\r\n