Child Custody & Visitation

When parents live apart, deciding who a child lives with and spends time with can be stressful and emotional. This page explains how custody and visitation work, how courts make decisions, and what your rights and options are.
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Enforcing A Child Custody Order

This video explains how to enforce a child custody order in Louisiana, including what to do if the other parent is not following the order and how to ask the court for help—such as by filing a motion for contempt if the custody order has been violated.
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Getting Child Custody by Considered Judgment

This video provides step-by-step instructions on getting child custody by considered judgment in Louisiana, including how to file a custody case, what evidence the court considers, and how a judge makes a final custody decision when parents cannot agree.
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Getting Child Custody by Consent

This video provides step-by-step instructions on getting child custody by consent, including how both parents can agree on a custody arrangement, how to put the agreement in writing, and how to submit it to the court for approval.
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