When your child receives juvenile probation, you may expect the terms to help them stay on track. But circumstances can change. A requirement that once seemed reasonable may later become hard for your child to follow. You may worry that failing to meet those...
A custody order sets out when you and your co-parent spend time with your child. If your co-parent keeps missing pickups, you may have to rearrange your plans with little notice. The missed time can also interrupt your child’s routine. Louisiana law gives you a way to...
Life rarely stays the same after your wedding day. You might start a business, receive an inheritance or welcome children into your family. As those changes happen, you and your spouse may find that the financial plans you made when you married no longer fit your...
Child support costs are not always permanent. In Louisiana, a parent may request a modification when there has been a notable change in their child's or their own circumstances. If your financial situation or your child’s needs have changed, you may seek the court’s...
You may already serve as the steady adult in a child’s life. As a grandparent, aunt or older sibling, you might take a child in after a parent’s loss or instability. That change could offer relief for the child, but it may also raise a hard question: how do you make...
Navigating a custody dispute can be a stressful experience. Understanding common mistakes can help you protect your relationship with your child and improve your chances of a favorable outcome. Using your child as a messenger When you ask your child to deliver...
Child custody questions often come up when parents are not married in Louisiana. At first, the law does not treat both parents the same. This can affect who makes decisions and where the child lives. For many families, the first step is not custody itself but legal...
During a divorce, disputes can arise between you and your spouse when determining how to divide your property. Since Louisiana uses a community property system, it is important to learn how to distinguish community property and separate property. This is because...
If the other parent stops paying child support, it can leave you stuck covering everything on your own. In Louisiana, the law gives you ways to enforce the order and get payments back on track. Here’s what you need to know if support suddenly stops. The court can...
A juvenile case can begin with a knock, a call or a school meeting. Soon after, questions tend to surface. Parents often ask what records now exist, who can see them and whether those records may follow their child later. In Louisiana, juvenile courts often treat case...
