When making custody decisions, Louisiana, like most states, uses a “best interests of the child” standard. This means that there is a list of factors that a court considers to ultimately determine a custody schedule that is in a child’s best interest. A custody...
Family courts in Louisiana are often required to make child custody determinations based on the best interests of the child. To determine which arrangement best serves the child’s best interests, courts will consider several factors to determine the child’s best...
Nothing is more important to parents in Louisiana than their children. Parents will do all they can to make sure their child has a comfortable, happy life. Sadly, not every marriage is meant to last and sometimes parents divorce. If this happens there are steps you...
Most Louisiana parents involved in a custody situation or dispute are probably familiar with joint custody. In a joint custody schedule, both parents are given equal times of physical custody. One parent is deemed the domiciliary parent and is given the power to make...
Child custody is a contentious topic in Louisiana and for parents throughout the country. That is because it is hard for many parents to envision futures where they do not see their kids each day. In Louisiana and other parts of the United States, parents can be...
In New Orleans and across Louisiana, people’s finances and employment can fluctuate. That is especially true with the current nationwide challenges, medical expenses, many businesses experiencing a decline in income and outright job loss. Those who are paying for or...
Have you noticed a change in your child’s behaviors toward you? Do you feel like your relationship with your child is being damaged and you don’t know why? If you answered “yes” to these questions, then you may want to consider whether you and your child are being...
When parents in Louisiana divorce or separate, they may face the difficult task of working out a child custody arrangement and having it approved by a family court. There are a number of systems that work for different families depending on each child's needs and the...
When Louisiana parents are faced with a challenge to their parental rights, there are no words that can properly describe the stress and anxiety that follows. When the state acts to remove a child from his or her home, the parents are often at a distinct disadvantage....
When faced with a custody battle, many Louisiana parents are primarily concerned on providing their child or children with a safe and stable home environment. However, there are certain financial ramifications that come with various custody outcomes, including sole...