What Is A Motion?
What is a motion? A motion is a request that the judge enter a court order of some type. For example, your attorney may file a written motion with the court asking for an order related to temporary custody, child support., parenting time, or financial matters, such as payment of bills. Some motions are
I Am Considering Moving Out-Of-State. What Factors Will The Court Consider In Either Granting Or Denying My Request To Remove My Child From Louisiana?
I am considering moving out-of-state. What factors will the court consider in either granting or denying my request to remove my child from Louisiana? If you are considering an out-of-state move, talk to your attorney immediately. In order to leave Louisiana with your child, you must have a legitimate reason for
How Is Child Custody Decided?
How is child custody decided? The parent who is awarded custody has the responsibility and authority to make all fundamental decisions regarding the child's welfare. Examples of fundamental decisions, include, but are not limited to issues such as religion, education, and non-emergency medical treatment. You can be awarded either sole
Family Violence And Child Custody
Domestic violence is a regrettable reality for some Louisiana families. It is also true that possessing a history of domestic violence does not necessarily prevent individuals from seeking and obtaining visitation with their child. However, courts must consider several critical factors when determining allowable visitation for parents who have a
Will My Children Be Present If We Go To Court?
In most instances, no. Judges make every effort to protect minor children from the conflict of their parents. For this reason, most judges will not allow children to be present in the courtroom to hear the testimony of the other witnesses. Although the risk that your spouse may share information with
What Is Visitation?
Visitation refers to the time a child spends with the parent with whom the child does not live. A child has a right to time with both parents. If a court finds that visitation with the other parent is in your child's best interest, the court will set up a schedule
Visitation Rights In Louisiana
In Louisiana custody cases, when a parent is not granted custody or joint custody, the court will generally award this non-custodial parent visitation rights with the child. There are some situations, however, in which the court will not order visitation. This happens if the court finds visitation would be contrary
I Am So Frustrated By My Spouse’s “Disneyland Parent” Behavior. Is There Anything I Can Do To Stop This?
Feelings of guilt, competition, or remorse sometimes lead a parent to be tempted to spend parenting time in trips to the toy store and special activities. These feelings can result in an absence of discipline in an effort to become the favored parent or to make the time "special." Shift your
Determining Parental Rights In Interstate Custody Cases
When two parents live in different states, the state that has authority over that child is usually the state where the child lives. Therefore, if the child lives in Louisiana, only a judge in Louisiana can create or modify a custody order. This is part of the Uniform Child Custody
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