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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Getting A Child Custody Order

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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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Emergency Custody Orders & Hearings (Ex Parte Custody)

This resource explains ex-parte custody orders, which are emergency court orders made without the other parent's input, and are only available in limited situations.
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