Templates — Practical Artefacts for the Case File¶
Every template here is a starting point that targeted parents can take, adapt, and use. Pick up, edit, file. All CC BY 4.0.
Documentation & evidence¶
- Contact log spreadsheet — column structure for the dated contact log that beats any oral testimony.
- Case file folder structure — three-year-proof folder layout for the entire case file.
- Court bundle structure — standard bundle layout for hearings.
Information-gathering letters¶
- GDPR Art 15 — school SAR — letter template to pull the school's full file on your child.
- GDPR Art 15 — medical SAR — letter template for GP / paediatrician / hospital records.
- Third-party witness statement — give to a willing witness so they can write a credible statement quickly.
Interview & hearing prep¶
- Cafcass / GAL / court-psychologist prep brief — what to write for yourself ahead of the highest-stakes interview in your case.
Communication¶
- Coparenting BIFF responses — canned response patterns for high-conflict communication that don't create evidence against you.
Civil-procedure tactics¶
- Astreintes application — Belgian / French / Dutch per-breach compounding penalty.
Contributing¶
PRs welcome for additional templates, adaptations to specific jurisdictions, and corrections. Templates should be:
- Genuinely usable by a self-represented parent without further drafting.
- Sourced to the underlying statute / rule where applicable.
- Disclaimer-tagged at the bottom.
— Curated by Alan Markson · AntiAlienate.com · CC BY 4.0
Sources & authoritative references¶
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