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

1. 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.

2. [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.

3. 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.

4. 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]

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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]

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