In 2008, Frances Cain of Baton Rouge received a call from the Louisiana Department of Family & Child Services (DCFS), asking her if she could take custody of her grandchildren. Both their parents were in prison, and no other family member would take them. Picturing a future where the grandchildren

The short answer is, “yes,” non-payment of child support can affect and prevent child custody in Louisiana, but it is rare that the parent who has custody will also be paying child support. Not all cases are the same, and it does not mean that a missed payment or two

Louisiana is one of only three states to have two types of marriages for couples to enter into. In addition to what everyone typically thinks of as marriage, persons obtaining a marriage license in Louisiana can elect to commit themselves even more seriously to a lifetime together by meeting some

A parent with a record of criminal charges will have a more difficult time obtaining custody of their children. However, it is not impossible to win child custody with a criminal history in Louisiana.  A judge will consider all factors of the charges when determining who the most fit parent is

Child visitation exchanges can be fraught with conflict for some parents. You need to make sure that the child gets to the other parent on time and that they have a good time when they're there. You may even want to do your best to facilitate a good relationship between

Parenting time is a treasured commodity following a divorce. However, as you move on with your life, your desire to modify your parenting time — as established by the court — may increase. Whether you are simply concerned about your child's current living situation or you seek more time than

Custody and visitation rights are known for being complicated-- and that's when you're a parent. The entire process becomes even more complex if you are a relative (like a grandparent) of a child. You deserve to see your grandchild; your name doesn't need to be on the birth certificate in

There's no doubt about it: even though the beginning of school is just around the corner, school openings are still in flux and there aren't many clear answers to be found.  Parents don't even need to look as far as school to find confusing situations, though. Even sharing custody during the

Going through a divorce is an emotional process for all parties involved. Even though you are parting ways with your spouse, you still have to deal with child custody issues if you have children together. Ultimately the court and you want what is best for your children, which most often