Examples of a Child Custody Reference Letter

In many instances, examples of a child custody character reference letter may be used to guide an appeal, request or recommendation for a court to grant custody to a child by a parent or guardian. This kind of letter is issued in custody issues where a letter needs to be endorsed by a referee that a child is indeed in proper care and in good hands. Examples of a child custody reference letter may appear in cases where you both have the option in offering alternative custody of your child.

Sample Letter Child Custody Number One

Paul Williams,
District Head, The Welfare Center of Maryland,
#18 Providence Street,
Maryland, Virginia

Dear Sir,

This letter is to confirm the fact that Ellis Gaile is indeed living with her father as pointed out by the children’s court. Her mother was granted custody after her father’s petition for custody was denied by the said court. The court has decided that since Ellis is still in her formative years, she would have to stay with her mother until she is capable of understanding where she should want to stay. Ellis’ mother, Alicia, is very capable to provide the needs of her child, especially that she has Down’s syndrome, and has passed the necessary examinations the court has put forward to her. This is to assure the court of her parenting skills and abilities. Any further examination and inquiry into the matter of decision is most welcome.

Very Sincerely Yours,

Louis Greene

Critique. As you can see in one of the examples of a child custody reference letter, a child custody reference letter may prove sufficient custody as deemed by the rule of court. It also mentions the grounds on which custody was granted (“Ellis is still I her formative years) and the compromise both parents have reached (capable of understanding where she should want to stay). It also proves that a parent is capable of care to a child and her special needs (Down’s syndrome). Lastly, the letter reflects a tone of sincerity and openness when it offers an inquiry into the matter of decision.

Sample Letter Child Custody Number Two

Paul Williams,
District Head, The Welfare Center of Maryland,
#18 Providence Street,
Maryland, Virginia

Dear Sir,

I am writing this letter in full support of Alicia Gaile obtaining the custody of daughter, Ellis Gaile. I am Alica Gaile’s sister-in-law.

Alicia Gaile is a very reputable and respectable woman, a caring friend and above all, a loving mother. Ellis is the very center of Alicia’s life as a parent and she has been taking good care of her since birth.

I would say Alicia’s parenting skills are more than sufficient enough to care for Ellis. I could also say that Ellis has reached a level of trust and comfort with her parent and that custody from the other parent would threaten her to severe forms of mental and physical abuse.

Ever since, Alicia has been covering Ellis’ education, hospital expenses and other miscellaneous costs and has treated Ellis very well despite of Down’s syndrome. I can say that Alicia is a strong woman to deal with this alone.

Most Respectfully Yours,

Doris Cooper

Critique. Clearly, in of these examples of a child custody reference letter, we see a first person opinion (Doris Cooper, sister-in-law) of the parent or guardian’s values and sufficient delivery of child care. Necessarily, it hopes to prove constructively and by an appeal to emotion that, indeed, the parent is capable of delivering child care (Alicia covering for costs and expenses) especially to a child with special needs (Down’s syndrome, establishing a level of trust and comfort which this particular child needs). Also, it proves the threat of physical or mental abuse in the hands of the other parent.

We hope that these examples of a child custody character reference letter may help you in making a letter of your own.