As a parent negotiating a child custody arrangement, you hope you and your co-parent get it right the first time. But this is not always the case, even when the parents cannot work out a settlement and a family court judge must decide how custody will be divided up....
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Is child custody fair to fathers?
After divorce, Louisiana parents usually want to remain active and involved in the lives of their children. While this might seem like a given, many fathers feel as if they face unfair disadvantages in terms of child custody and support. This is despite the...
Are you interfering with your child custody order?
Divorcing parents often keep their children as the focal point during proceedings, carefully considering how various decisions will affect their best interests. However, some parents in Louisiana might be misguided in their approach to dealing with child custody both...
Is co-parenting a good option for child custody?
Louisiana parents generally want to do what is best for their children. However, figuring out what is in their best interest is not always clear, especially when a family situation is already complicated by a divorce. Co-parenting is a fairly popular choice for child...
Your child custody agreement can create a happy home
Creating a happy and comfortable space for children after a divorce is usually a priority for parents, and yet it can be incredibly difficult to accomplish. While there is no one-size-fits-all solution, some Louisiana parents might find success in working together and...
Dealing with child custody disappointment during the holidays
Child custody is a sensitive matter regardless of the season. However, the holidays are a time of increased emotions and stress, and it can be quite difficult for Louisiana parents to get through this time of year after divorce. Many parents experience anger, sadness...
Fathers say they are struggling with child support
Louisiana fathers today tend to be more involved than men of the past, but family law has not exactly caught up with this change just yet. According to some men, fathers are still treated much differently after divorce, and they often feel more like add-ons to the...
A temporary child custody order is a good idea for most parents
Most people hope for a quick and painless conclusion to their divorce proceedings. Unfortunately, real life is often very different. Divorces in Louisiana can and do drag on, leaving many people worried about their finances, children and more. Temporary orders are a...
Strategies for co-parenting in the best interests of the child
Raising children within a marriage can make collaboration a bit easier, as each parent can see what the other is doing. For divorced couples in Louisiana, however, co-parenting conflicts can often arise. These issues are often based in miscommunication, past hurt or...
Child custody and paternity rights questioned in unusual case
Precedents set by unique legal scenarios often change the way future cases are considered by judges. In Louisiana, a complicated child custody case is raising questions about how paternity is treated in the case of a child conceived through a sperm donor. The man, who...