Perhaps, you’re under the impression that, if you share child custody with your ex, neither parent will have to pay child support. While these two topics often intersect in divorce proceedings, it’s not necessarily true that a joint custody arrangement eliminates the need for child support in order to provide for any and all children… Continue reading Are you thinking about custody and child support?
In a perfect world, every Louisiana divorce would be swift, fair and satisfactory to both spouses. In such a world, you’d be able to determine that your marriage was no longer sustainable, file some paperwork, sign a few documents, then leave the past behind and happily move on in life. The reality, however, is that… Continue reading Issues that might influence a judge’s decision on child neglect
It won’t be long before the Louisiana school year ends and your children will have several months of free time. Undoubtedly, they have many plans for their time off. Your teens may be looking for part-time work, and your younger children may be anticipating more time for friends and outdoor activities. Perhaps this is your… Continue reading Prepare now to avoid summer break custody issues
You and your ex may have had a difficult time after the breakup. Undoubtedly, you struggled through many serious disagreements, and you may have had to fight hard to win legal and physical custody of your child. Difficult as it may be to turn your son or daughter over to your ex for visitation days,… Continue reading Do I have the right to refuse my ex visitation?
Like many divorced parents in Louisiana and beyond, when you signed the divorce papers, you immediately started to worry about how the situation was going to affect your children. You’ve known enough friends and family members who have gotten divorced to know that kids often encounter serious emotional challenges as they try to adapt to… Continue reading Read this if you’re a non-custodial parent
No matter how often you and your spouse argued during marriage, it doesn’t necessarily mean either of you is a bad parent. Like most Louisiana families, you’ve probably had good days and some not so good when it comes to raising your children. Unfit parenting, on the other hand, is an entirely different thing. If… Continue reading What constitutes unfit parenting in a custody battle?
This holiday season, you may be no different from other parents who look forward to spending time with their children. Maybe your calendar is loaded with gatherings, parties, pageants and concerts, and you hope to join other family members in their celebrations. There is only one thing holding you back: your joint custody order. If… Continue reading 5 ways to keep the peace when holiday custody issues arise
Are you the type of person who quickly rebounds from negative situations, keeps your eyes on the future and never looks back? Perhaps, you are among those whose emotions are a driving force, which sometimes causes lingering sadness when things go wrong, causing you to take a longer time than most to recover. A key… Continue reading Going through divorce in Louisiana? Let’s talk custody.
Going from seeing one’s children on a daily basis to once a week is a huge transition not just for divorcing Louisiana parents, but also for their children. However, this does not have to be the only option. As mentioned previously on this blog, judges are now favoring joint custody awards, giving both parents equal… Continue reading Negotiating a child custody agreement is possible with help
The benefits of having both parents involved in their children’s upbringing post divorce have been discussed recently on this East Baton Rouge Family Law Blog. As mentioned previously, when fathers maintain a healthy relationship with the children, it improves their self-esteem and reduces the instances of psychological or behavioral problems. This is why courts also… Continue reading Rights and responsibilities of non-custodial parents
