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 provisional custody by mandate in Louisiana and includes a form that lets a parent, tutor, or grandparent temporarily transfer custody of a child to someone else without going to court.
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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.
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Relocating With A Child
This resource explains the rules for relocating a child’s main residence under Louisiana law, including the steps you must follow in the relocation process.
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