Parents preparing for divorce often have many questions about shared custody. While every aspect of ending a marriage can prompt anxiety, changes to the parent-child relationship can be among the most stressful aspects of any Louisiana divorce. Parents often worry...
Child Custody
2 FAQ about child custody in Louisiana
When you divorce with your spouse, one of the legal requirements you will both need to work on is your children’s custody and parenting time arrangements. Depending on the unique circumstances of your family, your child custody order may be sole, shared or joint. To...
Understanding child custody processes in Louisiana
As you and your spouse finalize the details of your divorce, you will both need to decide on which type of living arrangement is the best choice for your child. By setting aside your personal feelings, you and your spouse can settle on a custody arrangement that can...
Child custody: 5 subtle factors courts often consider
Child custody disputes can feel overwhelming and deeply personal. Parents worry not just about schedules, but about how each decision will affect their child’s daily life and emotional well-being. Courts consider more than time alone—they look at subtle factors that...
3 common parenting disputes about extracurricular activities
Parents who share children don't just divide parenting time. They also have to effectively share parenting authority. Typically, divorced or separated parents have to agree with one another on key decisions about their children while they are minors. Occasionally,...
How to enhance co-parenting arrangements after the divorce
When divorced couples become co-parents, they can continue to provide support and guidance for their children. In Louisiana, the courts decide on time-sharing and parenting plans based on the children’s best interests. Accordingly, divorced spouses should have the...
Can you modify visitation agreements for summer vacation plans?
As the school year winds down, parents everywhere begin to anticipate the unique rhythms of summer vacation. For co-parents, this often means reviewing existing custody and visitation agreements with a new lens. Will the standard schedule work when school is out, or...
Can a child’s wishes affect custody orders?
The best outcome when parents must share custody is typically that they work cooperatively. Parents can theoretically set their own terms for a shared custody arrangement as long as they work with one another. They are in the best possible position to establish a...
Does my spouse have a custody advantage if they earn more than I do?
Money concerns often keep parents awake at night during custody disputes. You might worry that your ex-spouse's bigger paycheck gives them an automatic edge in court. This fear affects parents across all income levels who want to maintain meaningful relationships with...
How can parents update their custody orders?
A custody order isn't just a recommendation for a family’s schedule. It is a court order that is legally enforceable. Parents negotiating a divorce and judges settling parenting disputes often commit a lot of time and energy to establish appropriate custody orders....