wikiHow Declaration for Child Care Custody Letter Note: this is a template, not a legal document. [Your Name] [Your Address] [City, State Zip Code] [Your Email Address] [Your Phone Number] [Date] [Name of Court] [Address of Court] [City, State Zip Code] RE: Declaration of Custody - [Child's Name], DOB [Child's Date of Birth] Dear Honorable Judge, I am writing this letter to provide my side of the story and to declare my custody of [Child's Name]. I am [Your Name], [Your Relationship to the Child], and I have been caring for [Child's Name] since [Date you started caring for the child]. I have been the primary caregiver for [Child's Name] and have provided for their daily needs, including food, shelter, education, and medical care. I have also been responsible for ensuring [Child's Name]'s emotional and psychological wellbeing, providing a stable and nurturing environment. Unfortunately, [Other Parent's Name] has not been involved in [Child's Name]'s life and has not provided any financial or emotional support. [Other Parent's Name] has not seen [Child's Name] since [Date of Last Contact] and has not made any effort to establish contact or visitation. [Explain any concerns you have about the other parent's ability to provide a safe and stable environment for the child. Include any incidents or behaviors that you feel are relevant to the court's decision regarding custody.] I am committed to providing a stable, loving, and nurturing environment for [Child's Name], and I believe that granting me custody is in the best interests of the child. I understand the importance of maintaining a relationship between [Child's Name] and their other parent, and I am willing to work with [Other Parent's Name] to establish visitation that is in [Child's Name]'s best interests. I have attached relevant documents, including [List of documents attached, such as birth certificate, previous court orders, and any other relevant documents]. Thank you for your time and consideration of my declaration of custody and my side of the story. I am available to answer any questions or provide further information as needed. Sincerely, [Your Name] Page