Those are for the states.
I agree, you should get one. If people won't take you seriously, then get your dad to call? Either that or do a search for lawyers that specialize in Custody Arrangements. My brother is a lawyer and it does matter which ones you call. He does accident insurance, so if you were to call him for a custody hearing he probably wouldn't call back either as it isn't his area of expertise.
He won't even do a will for me as it isn't his area, and he's family!