Understanding Your Rights in Same-Sex Divorce and Custody Issues in Louisiana
In Louisiana, same-sex couples facing divorce encounter unique legal situations. State laws provide specific protections to ensure fair treatment during these proceedings. Key areas include asset division, child custody, and alimony. Asset division can be complex, especially without a prenuptial agreement. Louisiana's community property law mandates equal division of marital
The Impact of Addiction on Child Custody and Visitation Rights in Louisiana
In Louisiana, when a couple goes through a divorce and child custody becomes an issue, courts use a specific guideline known as the "Best Interests of the Child" standard. Under these guidelines, a range of factors come into play to determine which parent should get custody. These factors can include
Virtual Visitation: Exploring Remote Co-Parenting Options in the Digital Age
Understanding virtual visitation requires a look at how technology bridges gaps in modern family dynamics. Remote co-parenting allows separated parents to maintain a connection with children through digital means. These virtual visits often include video calls, online games, and shared activities via internet platforms. It is a relatively new concept,
Parental Alienation: Recognizing the Signs and Protecting Your Rights in Louisiana
Sharing inappropriate details of their marriage is one of the claims that Christina Ricci’s ex has made in their custody battle proving that parental alienation is a widespread issue, even among celebrities. Specific claims made by Ricci include that her ex is “psychologically abusing” their son, it seems to turn the
Determining Paternity And Its Effects On Custody Rights In New Orleans
Paternity is not automatic unless the father is married to the mother. When a couple has a child out of wedlock, the alleged father has a choice: He can file an Acknowledgement of Paternity right away, file it later, or not file it at all. It depends on whether he
Joint vs Sole Custody – What’s Best for Your Family?
When a couple splits, they must decide on custody and visitation arrangements – if the couple is married. If the couple is not married, the father does not have any custody or visitation rights unless he signed an Acknowledgement of Paternity for any children born to them. In that case,
Kids and Vaccinations – Which Parent Gets to Make the Decision?
After a divorce, both parents may not have the same decision-making rights they had during the marriage. A parent’s future right to make decisions on behalf of their child is subject to a family law court’s determination that it is in the best interests of the child. The judge will
Supervised Visitations in Louisiana – What to Know
When it comes to child custody cases, the Louisiana courts assume it is healthier and more beneficial for both parents to have shared custody of a child or for the non-custodial parents to exercise their rights to visitation or temporary custody of their children. But there are times when temporary custody
My Spouse Wants the Kids for Christmas But This Isn’t Their Year
Holidays are a time for family and sharing in tradition. However, when divorce is involved, there can be additional, unwanted stress. The parents may have worked out a visitation schedule, but then the holidays come around, and both parents would like to see their children on Christmas. When dealing with unscheduled
What Rights do Grandparents Have in a Louisiana Child Custody Case?
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