If you have a child and are no longer with the other parent, you might consider formalizing your child custody arrangement. To do this, you will need to go through the court system. Obtaining a child custody order requires a firm understanding of the law and the procedures involved. An experienced family law attorney can …
50/50 Custody in Louisiana
50/50 custody is one of the most common child custody arrangements in Louisiana, but many parents are unsure how it works or what it really means under state law. In this arrangement, both parents share equal parenting time, giving children the opportunity to maintain strong relationships with both mom and dad. Judges will always consider …
Ways a Parent Can Lose Custody of Their Child
Child custody cases come before the court when a couple files for divorce. However, custody cases may also come before the court because of paternity lawsuits and allegations of parental fitness by the state. Regardless of how a judge receives a child custody case, the law requires the judge to consider what is in the …
5 Factors That Affect Child Custody Decisions
When parents divorce or separate, the court issues an order determining child custody. Parents are encouraged to negotiate a child custody arrangement that is in the best interests of their children. When parents disagree about custody terms or there are allegations of neglect, fitness, or abuse, the court must decide what is in the children’s …
Guide To Louisiana’s Paternity Laws and Fathers’ Rights
Paternity refers to legal fatherhood. It may be the biological father, an adoptive father, or another person the court grants legal fatherhood. Paternity grants a father certain parental rights and responsibilities. Only a court can modify, restrict, or terminate a father’s legal rights if it finds doing so is in the best interests of the …
