As a divorcing parent, you probably won’t see as much of your child as you used to. That will be hard for them and you, but as they also need to see their other parent, it is par for the course. When your time with your child is limited, you might want to do all you...
Growing awareness of mental health has chipped away at long-held misunderstandings and misconceptions about the nature of psychological problems. Many estranged from their spouses are going through the divorce process. A good number already suffer from depression and...
You may assume that your children's mother will automatically receive primary custody after your divorce. But this is not the case, and the court will consider many factors when deciding on a custody arrangement and a plan for child support. Louisiana abides by...
Joint custody is often in the leading interests of children who have divorced parents. After all, kids tend to thrive when both parents play an active role in their care and upbringing. Nonetheless, while you may have agreed to co-parent your kids, you may not get...
The jurisdiction of custody matters is typically an easy thing to determine. Most often, both parents at least live in the same country, so there is little issue with determining the jurisdiction and moving forward with the case. However, if spouses live in different...
Experts agree that shared custody is a positive thing for children because it allows them to have meaningful relationships with both parents. Louisiana courts agree with this assessment and usually aim to work out a shared parenting plan in every case. While this may...