No Adoption Means Louisiana Children Age Out Of Foster Care
Many couples who are unable to have children turn to adoption to get the family they so desperately want. For some families, adopting a baby is the best option. Other families, however, might consider adopting older children. For some older children in Louisiana, the possibility of "aging out" of the
How can having a live-in partner hurt my chances of getting custody of my children?
If you are contemplating having your partner live with you, discuss your decision with your attorney first. If you are already living with your partner, let your attorney know right away so that the potential impact on any custody ruling can be assessed. Your living with someone who is not your
What Rights Do Grandparents Have In Louisiana?
Custody and visitation rights can be complicated, especially when you're not a biological parent of the children involved. But just because your name isn't on their birth certificate, doesn't mean you shouldn't be able to visit them, no matter your situation. This is especially true for grandparents. They always wind
Pros and Cons of Nesting During a Divorce
The term nesting refers to a child custody arrangement during or after a divorce in which the children continue to live in the home while the parents rotate in and out depending on when they have the kids. In this situation, the kids get to stay in the family home
How to make sure you get to keep custody of your children during the divorce
I am often asked, "How can I make sure I will get to keep the children during the divorce proceedings?" You cannot ensure that your children will stay with you during the divorce process. However, the best way to provide clarity about the living arrangements and respective parenting time with your
Can Child Custody Be Altered After My Divorce Is Finalized?
Divorce is tough and final, but all decisions made at the time the divorce is finalized do not have to be permanent. At any time after a divorce is finalized, either ex-spouse can request to modify an aspect of their divorce agreement. The court understands that changes occur all the
Why Is Divorce Such A Long Process?
Divorces are rarely easy, and more often than not they are a long and tiring process. So why do divorces usually take longer than six months? In this article, we'll discuss some of the reasons why. Reasons Why Divorces Take So Long Divorces require a lot of paperwork. You have to wait
New Option For Child Support Payments in Louisiana
Paying child support in the state of Louisiana just got easier. Parents in Louisiana who pay child support through the state's social services department now have a new option to make their payments through. A new tool called MoneyGram, a money transfer company that's located in 780 locations in the
Lawmakers Want To Shorten Divorce Wait For Parents In Louisiana
Lawmakers in Louisiana are considering shortening divorce wait times on no-fault divorces for couples who have children under 18. Currently, divorcing couples with children under 18 must be separated for one full year before they can get a divorce. Lawmakers now want to make it so that they only have to
What legal steps can be taken to prevent my spouse from removing our child from the state?
What legal steps can be taken to prevent my spouse from removing our child from the state? If you are concerned about your child being removed from the state, ask your lawyer whether any of these options might be available in your case: • A court order giving you immediate custody until