States

Custody laws by state

Custody rules are set by each state, and each one uses its own words for them. Pick your state for how its courts decide custody, its standard schedule if it has one, its parenting plan forms, and its child support guideline.

Every legal point on these pages is cited to the state’s own statutes or court website, with the date it was checked. This is general information, not legal advice. For advice about your case, speak to an attorney licensed in your state.

All states

New states are added as each one is written and checked.