One of the most deeply held rights that Americans parents enjoy is the freedom to make decisions about how their children will be raised. However, there are circumstances under which parenting decisions can be called into question. One couple is currently fighting...
Child Custody
Peaceful end to child custody and visitation battle possible
Many Louisiana parents understand why people fight so fiercely for their children after the end of a relationship. The problem is that contentious child custody and visitation battles often do nothing to ensure that the children are happy and secure. In fact, many of...
Divorce decisions must include parenting issues
On just about any given day, couples in Louisiana decide to marry and some decide to divorce. Both of these decisions bring with them a number of other decisions that must be made. Some of these decisions include where to live and, if children are involved, parenting...
Joint custody often depends on parents getting along
It might seem impossible for some Louisiana residents to believe that they could ever get along after a divorce. At the same time, they want to come to a joint custody agreement in order to allow the children to have as much access to each parent as possible. The best...
What happens when a custody arrangement needs to be changed?
When you and your spouse have a child, that son or daughter will become your entire world. It's a beautiful moment, and one you will always cherish. With that in mind: what would happen if you and your spouse were to, someday, get a divorce? How would you handle child...
The legal issues facing unmarried dads
The National Center for Health Statistics estimates that about 40 percent of all births are to unmarried women in our country. If you are an unmarried father in Louisiana, you face a variety of legal issues related to your child's paternity. Matters of custody and...