Helping Louisiana Families Face Legal Problems
No Louisiana resident envisions being convicted of a crime. However, if you are a parent in this situation, there are times when your right to child custody might be impacted. Convictions that prevent custody Certain criminal convictions can prevent a parent from...
In Louisiana, getting divorced can be difficult and people could let lingering animosity affect them in various ways. One situation is if a parent “bad mouths” the other parent in a child custody dispute. How will bad mouthing the other parent be viewed? Making...
If you are a parent in Louisiana who is getting a divorce, child custody is likely a significant concern. If you cannot work out a custody agreement with your spouse, the family courts will decide the issue for you. A judge will consider what is in the child's best...
Louisiana parents who are divorced or separated often have to deal with child custody issues. Domestic violence can affect how the court hands down custody. How domestic violence impacts custody When there is a history of domestic violence within the family, the court...
A parenting plan is a document that outlines the parenting arrangements between two parents following separation or divorce. It is an important document, as it helps to ensure that both parents are on the same page on their children's care and upbringing. To make sure...
Louisiana has a lot of rules surrounding child custody relocation. You should check the law before moving with your child. Failure to do so could result in the judge ordering you to move back and pay the legal expenses of the other parent. What counts as a relocation?...
If the custody arrangement you currently have with your ex-partner is no longer viable, it may become necessary to officially request a modification to the custodial arrangement in court. For parents in Louisiana with a child custody arrangement that doesn't work...
If you're undergoing a divorce, it's likely that you're worried about what's going to happen with the custody of your children. One of the best things you can do is understand the various factors that a Louisiana judge will use to determine who gets child custody....
Child custody arrangements can often be challenging depending on how much custody time each parent gets in Louisiana. Most 50/50 custody arrangements work well if both parents live in the same city and are relatively close in proximity to each other. This makes it...
When Louisiana parents of young children get a divorce, the custody and visitation arrangement is supposed to be made that is in the best interests of the child. Often, a court determines that this is having the child spend roughly equal time with each parent, but...
