# Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010: Jurisdiction; guardians and attorneys; support

> Alaska · Statutes · In force

URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.010

## Section

- **Citation:** Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010
- **Heading:** Jurisdiction; guardians and attorneys; support
- **Jurisdiction:** Alaska
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** AK Code / Title 47 / Chapter 47.10 / Section 47.10.010

## Text

(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.

## Nearby sections

- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.005 Construction.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.005.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.010 Jurisdiction; guardians and attorneys; support.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.010.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.011 Children in need of aid.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.011.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.013 Abandonment.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.013.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.014 Neglect.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.014.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.015 Physical harm.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.015.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.019 Limitations on determinations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.019.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.020 Investigation and petition.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.020.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.030 Summons and custody of minor.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.030.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.050 Appointment of guardian ad litem or attorney.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.050.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.070 Hearings.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.070.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.080 Judgments and orders.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.080.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.081 Predisposition hearing reports.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.081.md)
- [Alaska Stat. § 47.10.082 Health and safety of child and other considerations.](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_AK_T47_C47.10_S47.10.082.md)

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