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.
This resource explains how to challenge paternity or respond if someone else is contesting it.
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Child Custody & Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
This resource explains how Louisiana's juvenile courts handle child custody and related issues like abuse, neglect, foster care, and parental rights, and helps you find out if a juvenile court is handling a case.
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Registering Out-Of-State Custody Judgments in Louisiana
This resource explains how to register an out-of-state custody order in Louisiana, including steps like getting a certified copy, preparing a petition, and filing it with the correct court.
