Section 47.10.010. Jurisdiction; guardians and attorneys; support.

   (a) Proceedings relating to a child under 18 years of age residing or found in the state are governed by this chapter when the child is alleged to be or may be determined by the court to be a child in need of aid under AS 47.10.011.
   (b) In a controversy concerning custody of a child under this chapter, the court may appoint a guardian of the person and property of a child, may appoint an attorney to represent the legal interests of the child, and may order support from either or both parents. Custody of a child may be given to the department and payment of support money to the department may be ordered by a court.

Authorities

10.06.961;47.10.088;47.10.093;47.10.990;47.14.990

Notes

References

22 AAC 05.025
22 AAC 05.030
7 AAC 54.040
AS 10.06.961 Distributions by native corporations to minors in the custody of a state.
AS 47.10.088 Involuntary termination of parental rights and responsibilities.
AS 47.10.093 Disclosure of agency records.
AS 47.10.990 Definitions.
AS 47.14.990 Definitions.

History

(Sec. 4 art I ch 145 SLA 1957; am Sec. 1 ch 76 SLA 1961; am Sec. 1, 2 ch 110 SLA 1967; am Sec. 1 ch 64 SLA 1969; am Sec. 6 ch 104 SLA 1971; am Sec. 7, 8 ch 63 SLA 1977; am Sec. 1 ch 104 SLA 1982; am Sec. 5 ch 39 SLA 1985; am Sec. 17 ch 50 SLA 1987; am Sec. 6 ch 125 SLA 1988; am Sec. 3 ch 130 SLA 1988; am Sec. 6 ch 125 SLA 1990; am Sec. 6 ch 113 SLA 1994; am Sec. 5 ch 81 SLA 1995; am Sec. 17, 55 ch 59 SLA 1996; am Sec. 17 ch 99 SLA 1998)