Child custody cases are stressful, often because they can be very contentious. You may be going through a messy divorce, or you may be trying to secure visitation rights for you and your child. Whatever the reason, it often becomes the case that you and the child’s other parent can’t come to an agreement… Read more »
At Stanley-Wallace Law, we have years of experience working with parents on child custody cases in Louisiana. We know how passionately you feel about your child’s wellbeing and being afforded your rights as a parent to be in your child’s life. However, these passionate feelings can sometimes lead parents to act in ways that… Read more »
Child custody can be a contentious issue for parents who are going through divorce. But what about parents who were never married? What rights does the unmarried father of a child have to sue for custody? According to the Louisiana Child Custody Jurisdiction and Enforcement Act (RS 13:1801), any biological parent has the right to… Read more »
A quick overview of Louisiana’s policies when it comes to child custody can be put like this: the final decision will be in the best interest of the child. When Louisiana courts make decisions in child custody cases, the number one priority is the child’s wellbeing, and the outcome will ideally reflect that. That being… Read more »
Many families have to go through divorce and child custody battles. After the dust settles, hopefully the end result is an arrangement that is in the best interest of the child. So what happens when only one parent is granted domiciliary rights? In Louisiana, non-domiciliary parents have certain rights when it comes to their children… Read more »
From the moment children are born, their parents are crucial leaders and guardians for them. When the parents separate, the issue of child custody arises. There is a notion that children are best served living with their mother, but that’s not how the courts evaluate the decision of child custody. Instead, Louisiana child… Read more »
The global pandemic of coronavirus and the restrictions federal, state, and local governments have put into place to slow its spread have created all kinds of complications to our daily lives. Our work, our education, our recreation, and even our family dynamics have changed. And for some families, the restrictions and the shifts in schedules… Read more »
Perhaps you’ve determined that you have the right under Louisiana law to move with your child away from your ex-spouse. You’ve determined the exact distance that you are allowed to relocate your child to, and you’ve given the child’s other parent notice of the move. What happens now? What happens after you give notice? The… Read more »
After a divorce, some people want to move away for a fresh start (or to have more distance from their ex). But if you have children, moving becomes more complicated. If you are allowed to propose a relocation of your child’s principal residence, then there are some obligations you must meet to keep your ex-partner… Read more »
