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...
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Child Custody
4 key documents to prove stability and care in a custody case
Child custody cases can feel stressful, and parents often worry about what is best for their child. One effective way to support your case is by collecting clear, organized records. These documents show your ability to provide stability, consistent care, and a safe,...
Tips for vacation planning in child custody situations
Summer vacations are a time for children to enjoy experiences away from home. It’s also something that can lead to considerable stress for their parents if they aren’t involved in a relationship any longer. Planning a vacation when you have a child custody situation...
What does it mean to co-parent a child?
Parents going through a divorce often need to discuss child custody. Child custody allows parents to obtain the right to continue raising their children after a divorce. Parents often have two child custody options: sole and joint custody. Sole custody means that a...
3 tips for working with an antagonistic co-parent
Co-parenting can sometimes be incredibly challenging. Often the reason for this is one parent being difficult. It might be because they are frustrated about the divorce settlement or it might be their way of expressing how upset they are that you decided to end the...
Tips to navigate shared custody over the holidays
The holiday season often brings joy, excitement, and, for some parents, the challenges of navigating shared custody arrangements. Planning ahead and communicating openly can help make the holidays enjoyable and stress-free for everyone, especially for the children...
Can you modify a child custody agreement?
Life is a series of continual changes. We often find that we need to adjust our schedules to the circumstances around us. That also sometimes includes modifications to our child custody agreement. Reasons for modification In Louisiana, a child custody agreement can be...
3 custody issues that can cause parental conflict in Louisiana
Custody orders established or otherwise formalized by the Louisiana family courts often include specific standards. Each parent may receive a certain amount of parenting time or physical custody. Custody orders can help two adults share the responsibility for their...
How having a criminal record affects child custody
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...
Negative comments about the other parent can impact child custody
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...