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 provides an overview of legal issues related to disasters, including disaster declarations, preparation steps, legal deadlines, and where to find help.
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Understanding Child in Need of Care (CINC) Cases
This resource explains Child In Need of Care (CINC) cases, how the court decides when a child needs protection, and how decisions are made to keep the child safe and supported.
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Nonparent Custody & Visitation
This guide explains how nonparents—like grandparents, stepparents, or close family friends—can ask for custody or visitation in Louisiana, including the legal steps, court process, and how decisions are made based on the child’s best interests.
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