The best interests of your child always come first in custody cases. Regardless of what you or your ex-spouse want, a court will always make a decision that benefits your child first and foremost. If you and your soon-to-be ex-spouse have your own parenting plan, you...
Child Custody
Louisiana sets record year for adoption within the state
For many people, there's nothing more important than adding to their families. Some can't have children. Others want to give a child a good home.If you're looking to adopt in Louisiana, this news is good for you. According to the news, Louisiana has set a new adoption...
Does having a family pet or large home matter for custody?
You and your spouse are divorcing, and you want to make sure you have the best chance of obtaining primary custody of your child. You know that the home and its layout matters to your case, but what about the family pet?The living accommodations you have prepared for...
How do you tell a young school-age child about your divorce?
When you plan to get a divorce, it can be hard to figure out how to tell your child. It's particularly difficult when your child is old enough to understand that you're separating from his or her father or mother but not really old enough to understand the nuances of...
Child custody in Louisiana: A child’s best interests come first
As a parent, your priority in life is your child. You want to know that your child is always taken care of and that he or she is protected. Louisiana's state laws are there to help you protect your little one.When it comes to custody arrangements, there are specific...
Our shared goal of easing kids through divorce and child custody
If you are reading this because you are divorcing with children in the Hammond area of Louisiana, then you probably share an important goal with us. In fact, it could be argued that our shared goal is one of the most important goals a person could have. What is this...
Child custody planning for summer vacation
Summer vacation is close now, and your kids are probably thrilled about it. You, however, may be wondering if it's going to make your life all that much more complicated.As a divorced parent, planning is hard enough during the school year. You and your ex may already...
Why mediation may help in child custody cases
Mediation is often helpful in child custody cases because it focuses on solving problems, rather than arguing or fighting over your rights. It's often used by two parents who still get along, at least to some degree, and who are willing to cooperate for the benefit of...
Making sense of how the best interest of the child is determined
In making child custody decisions, a judge is responsible for doing so by taking the child's best interests into account. He or she will consider a number of circumstances surrounding the child's upbringing with the ultimate goal of keeping the child's safety and well...
Understanding child custody laws in Louisiana
While most states are ideal for couples to marry and raise a family, in cases in which a marriage ends in divorce, it's important to know how child custody works. Louisiana prescribes to the 1978 Uniform Child Custody Act, which on the lawbooks is covered under Civ....