This category is about the process and benefits of adopting a child, including dealing with a contested adoption or getting time off from work.
Adopting a Child
Adoption creates a permanent legal relationship between a parent and a child who is not biologically theirs. In Louisiana, there are several types of adoption—agency, private, and intrafamily—each with its own process and requirements. This guide explains who can adopt, what legal steps are involved, and what rights adoptive parents gain. It also includes key information on home studies, parental consent, and how to find a lawyer.
Child Custody And Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
The information explains how Louisiana's juvenile courts handle child custody. These courts focus on protecting children's welfare, and dealing with kids under 18 who may be involved in crime, or need care due to neglect, or other issues. The courts cover several custody-related matters, like parental disputes, child abuse cases, foster care, ending parental rights, and child support. It also helps you figure out if a juvenile court is handling a specific case.
Extended Foster Care
This information covers extended foster care, which is a program designed to support young people as they transition from foster care to adulthood. This information covers the range of services and resources to help youth become self-sufficient and achieve their goals through extended foster care.
Grandparents Raising Grandchildren Resource Guide
The resource is about custody, visitation, and other legal problems that face grandparents.