Free Affidavit For Custody Template
Affidavit For Custody
Introduction
I, [YOUR NAME], residing at [YOUR ADDRESS], am the biological parent of [CHILD'S FULL NAME], born on [CHILD'S DATE OF BIRTH]. I am submitting this affidavit to request sole custody of my child.
Statement of Facts
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I have been the primary caregiver for [CHILD'S FULL NAME] since birth. I have been responsible for [HIS/HER] physical, emotional, and financial well-being.
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[OTHER PARENT'S FULL NAME], the other parent of [CHILD'S FULL NAME], has been absent from [HIS/HER] life for [SPECIFIC DURATION]. Despite my efforts to encourage a relationship between [OTHER PARENT'S FULL NAME] and [CHILD'S FULL NAME], [HE/SHE] has failed to maintain consistent contact or provide support for our child.
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I believe that granting me sole custody of [CHILD'S FULL NAME] is in [HIS/HER] best interests. I am fully capable and willing to provide for all of [HIS/HER] needs, including but not limited to education, healthcare, and emotional support.
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Granting me sole custody will ensure stability and continuity in [CHILD'S FULL NAME]'s life. It will also protect [HIM/HER] from any potential harm or instability that may result from [OTHER PARENT'S FULL NAME]'s absence or lack of involvement.
Sworn Oath
I, [YOUR NAME], solemnly swear under penalty of perjury that the foregoing statements are true and correct to the best of my knowledge, information, and belief.
[YOUR NAME]
[DATE]
Notarization
State of [STATE]
County of [COUNTY]
On this [DAY] day of [MONTH], [YEAR], before me, a Notary Public, personally appeared [YOUR NAME], known to me to be the person whose name is subscribed to the foregoing instrument, and acknowledged that [HE/SHE] executed the same for the purposes therein contained.
[NOTARY PUBLIC'S NAME]
Notary Public's Commission Expires on: [DATE]
