Some of the first questions parents ask after they decide to get divorced involve the children. Common questions can include the following. #1: How do we figure out who the children live with? The process generally begins with the parents. Louisiana state law tasks...
Child Custody
2 different approaches to Louisiana custody modifications
A Louisiana custody order explains the basics of how parents should share responsibility for their children when they divorce or begin living in separate homes. Parents negotiating arrangements as they prepare for divorce or a judge entering the custody order in a...
Simplify co-parenting with a military member
Co-parenting can be a challenging endeavor in the best of circumstances, and this difficulty can be further compounded when one parent serves in the military. The challenges of things like deployments and an unpredictable work schedule can make things more...
Sharing custody of younger children effectively
In some ways, it can be easier to share custody of older children than it may be to share custody of younger children. Teenagers and older children who are already comfortable with their school routines often have well-established schedules of their own and may only...
How is child custody determined when one parent is in the military?
A child custody order should consider the children's best interests based on their individual ages, personalities, health needs and relationship with each parent. Also, factors like each parent's ability to care for the kids, how far apart they live and so on must be...
3 tips for concerned co-parents
Many parents who go through a divorce choose to remain committed to raising their children together. While it’s not always easy to co-parent, the parents usually think the benefits for their children are worth the effort. There are a few ways that parents can make the...
When am I able to update my child custody arrangements?
When you and your spouse divorced, to continue your parental duties and obligations, you had a child custody arrangement made. This legal document detailed every important matter that would ensure the best interests of your child. As such, the agreement discussed...
What you need to know about child custody issues in Louisiana
Sharing custody of your children is never easy. Even if you enter the situation with the best of intentions, you may have a very hard time maintaining a healthy and positive co-parenting relationship with your ex. Maybe someone at work told you that dads never get...