Child Custody & Visitation

This brochure explains the legal steps a parent must take to move with a child in Louisiana if the move is out of state, over 75 miles from the other parent, or lasts 60 days or more.

This video provides step-by-step instructions on how to relocate with a child in Louisiana, including when you need court permission, how to notify the other parent, and what factors the court considers when deciding whether to allow the move.

This video provides step-by-step instructions on understanding Child in Need of Care (CINC) cases in Louisiana, including how these cases begin, what happens at each stage, the roles of the people involved, and what parents and caregivers can expect during the process.