Family Law Forms
Family law templates including child custody agreements, parenting plans, prenuptial agreements, and separation agreements.
12 forms in this category
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Prenuptial Agreement
A contract between prospective spouses governing property and support in the event of divorce.
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Postnuptial Agreement
A contract between current spouses governing property and support if the marriage ends.
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Marital Separation Agreement
A contract resolving issues between spouses who have decided to live apart.
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Divorce Settlement Agreement
A contract resolving property, debts, support, and custody in a divorce.
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Child Custody Agreement
A written agreement between parents about legal and physical custody of their children.
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Parenting Plan
A detailed plan describing how parents will share time and decision-making for their children.
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Child Support Agreement
A written agreement memorializing child-support obligations between parents.
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Grandparent Visitation Agreement
An agreement establishing visitation rights for grandparents.
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Cohabitation Agreement
A contract between unmarried partners who live together governing property and support.
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Consent to Adoption
A signed consent given by a parent or guardian for the adoption of a minor.
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Guardianship Agreement
An agreement nominating a guardian for a minor or incapacitated adult.
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Temporary Guardianship Form
A short-term agreement authorizing another adult to care for a child.
About Family Law Forms
This section of FormVault collects every template in our library that falls under the heading of Family Law Forms. The forms grouped here share a common subject matter and a common audience: people preparing routine paperwork on their own behalf or on behalf of a small business, who want a reliable starting point without paying for an expensive subscription service. Each individual form page contains a plain-language overview of the document, instructions for filling it out, a discussion of any witness or notarization requirements that may apply in your state, and a frequently asked questions section addressing the most common reader concerns.
Before you download or print any form in this section, take a moment to confirm that the template matches the situation you are dealing with. The U.S. legal system divides similar-sounding documents into surprisingly different categories — for example, a "general" power of attorney behaves quite differently from a "limited" or "durable" power of attorney, and a "quitclaim" deed conveys a very different bundle of rights than a "warranty" deed. Reading the overview on each form page before you start filling out blanks is the easiest way to avoid using the wrong document for your situation.
Please remember that templates published on FormVault are general-purpose and intended for educational use. State law governs almost every document in this category and the specific witnessing, notarization, and recording requirements vary from one jurisdiction to the next. When the dollar amounts or family relationships involved are significant, or when the document will be filed with a court or recorded against real estate, a brief consultation with a licensed attorney in your state is well worth the cost. FormVault is not a law firm and does not provide legal advice.