Personal and Family Documents

Safeguard your family's interests and personal matters with our Personal and Family Documents. From guardianship forms to child travel consent, we offer the legal tools you need to protect your loved ones and ensure your wishes are respected.

Last Update March 16th, 2026

Personal Family Matters

Because personal circumstances change, it is essential to keep personal family matters under control with the help of legal documents. Our easy-to-use free templates assist you to create yours in minutes.

Child Travel Consent Form

Get a written authorization for a child to travel without a parent or guardian.

Cohabitation Agreement

Draft a contract to establish the living terms with your partner and procedures in case of separation.

Divorce Agreement

Define the terms of a divorce, such as property division and child support, and declare it legally dissolved.

Gift Letter for a Mortgage

Simplify your mortgage application process by proving money gifted to you by a relative is not a loan.

Parenting Plan

Set the terms of custody, visitation, responsibilities, and guidelines post-separation for each parent.

Postnuptial Agreement

After getting married, determine how assets are divided between you and your spouse in the event of a divorce.

Prenuptial Agreement

Specify in a contract what each person's property rights will be after a marriage.

Separation Agreement

Allocate assets, bills, debts, child support, and other responsibilities shared with your spouse during separation.

Temporary Guardianship

Turn over custody of your child for a specific period of time.

Character Reference Letter for Court

Provide positive examples of a loved one's character to help them during a trial or legal dispute.

Medical Records Release

Authorize a healthcare provider to securely share medical records with a designated third party.

Affidavits

Affidavits are written declarations that can be used in court proceedings as evidence to protect personal or business transactions. They are the equivalent of swearing under oath in a courtroom.

Affidavit Form

Build a legally binding document that you can use for multiple purposes in business, personal, and legal issues.

Certificate of Trust

Prove the existence of a trust and assign trustees without disclosing sensitive information.

Proof of Residency Letter

Verify your address to any agency or employer by creating a written statement with step-by-step instructions.

FAQs About Personal Legal Documents

Drafting your own legal form can be an intimidating endeavor. Especially if your legal knowledge is limited.

We have collected some of the most frequently asked questions to clarify any issues you may have. Take your time browsing through them and dissipate all doubts before creating your document.

What Are Personal Documents?

There are many types of personal legal documents. In general terms, these documents are designed to identify and protect your interests. They can also be used as proof in a court of law.

The goal of legal documents is to safeguard the rights and obligations of the signing parties. To create them, you will need to dedicate time to do your own research, hire a lawyer, or use a template.

Some examples include affidavits, consent, and release forms.

How Do I Store Legal Documents?

Legal documents need to be safely stored, but easily accessible at the same time. Ideally, a person you trust will have access to your documents in case of an emergency.

There are several common ways in which you can store legal documents:

Online
Safety deposit boxes
Filing cabinets
Home safes

Determine the security level that you require in your specific case, and appoint someone you trust to access them if necessary.

What Documents Do Minors Traveling Need?

While not a legal requirement, minors under 18 traveling within the US should always carry some form of ID to identify them. If the trip involves a foreign destination, a passport is necessary, even for newborns.

Children traveling within the US without both parents or guardians need a Child Travel Consent form. This document is normally used when minors travel with teachers and family members other than their parents.

Other documents that are recommended for minors traveling are Child Medical Consent forms and insurance.

Do I Need a Lawyer to Divorce or Separate?

The short answer is no. You can prepare your own legal forms to divorce or separate.

However, it is highly recommended to hire specialized legal advice should you need mediation in case of a dispute. Also, if your spouse has already contacted a divorce attorney, you should seriously consider it too.

What Are the Types of Child Custody?

It is essential to understand the different child custody types before legally dissolving a marriage.

Issues like parents’ rights, and living and educational arrangements will strongly influence the lives of those involved.

These are the 4 main types of child custody:

Legal. This type of custody grants the power to decide about important issues in the minor’s life, such as medical care and education.
Physical. It determines where the minor will live and the visitation rights.
Sole. One parent is given physical and legal custody.
Joint. Both parents are awarded physical and legal custody.