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• Child Custody in Louisiana (Guide)

  This comprehensive guide to child custody in Louisiana covers: Understanding Child Custody, Establishing Child Custody, Modifying Child Custody, and Exercising + Enforcing Child Custody. The guide includes information on paternity, relocation, contempt, failure to exercise or allow custody, the standards for changing child custody judgments, and much more. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• Custody and Visitation Rights for Grandparents (Video and FAQs)

  Video and answers to Frequently Asked Questions about custody and visitation rights for grandparents. Read More

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services (New Orleans office)

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  Spanish / Español

• How Can I Move My Child's Home in Louisiana? (FAQs About Relocation)

  Before a parent relocates, or moves a child's home outside of the state of Louisiana, or more than 75 miles away, there is a legal process that must be followed. The answers to these frequently asked questions about relocation can help parents understand that process. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• Name Change in Louisiana (Guide)

  This resource goes over the basics for getting you or your children(s) last name changed. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• About Contempt of Court and Enforcing Court Orders (Issue Guide)

  This resource goes over the basics of contempt of court and enforcing court orders. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• Child Custody and Juvenile Court Jurisdiction (Article)

  When there is an open juvenile court case, a parent or guardian should know that the district court judge deciding a divorce or custody case may have limited power to make orders relating to the child who is subject to the juvenile court case. As this article explains, the juvenile court judge will still have the power to make orders relating to custody in certain kinds of cases. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• How do I transfer custody of my child temporarily and voluntarily? Provisional Custody by Mandate (LibGuide and Form)

  The LibGuide has general information plus a link to a computer program a person can use to create a Provisional Custody by Mandate form. Content Detail

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  Southeast Louisiana Legal Services

• Provisional Custody by Mandate (Form)

  A form from the Louisiana Revised Statutes (9:954). Read More

• Understanding the Best Interest of the Child (Article)

  Louisiana courts use the "best interest of the child" standard to determine custody. This article lays out the factors that make up the "best interest of the child" test used by the courts and explains how the factors can influence a judge's decision on custody. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• What You Should Know about Custody (FAQs)

  Frequently asked questions and answers about custody issues. Read More

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  Acadiana Legal Service Corporation

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  Spanish / Español

• What is Emergency Ex Parte Custody? (Article)

  In some cases, there may be a need for a court order relating to child custody before the other parent or party can be heard before the Court. A custody order entered before the other party has an opportunity to respond is called "ex parte," and they are available in limited, usually emergency, circumstances. This article explains. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• What Help Can I Request From the Court in My Custody Case? (Article)

  In a child custody case, parents may need to ask the Court for help to make sure that important issues are thoroughly considered. This article discusses asking the Court for help related to a parent's drug use, mental health issues, or unwillingness to come to an agreement about issues relating to the child. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• Child Custody (FAQs)

  Get answers to frequently asked questions about child custody in Louisiana. Read More

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• Modify Prior Voluntary Transfer of Custody (Form)

  Sample motion and consent order for use in a state district court, when both parents agree to change physical/legal custody of a minor child. Content Detail

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  Acadiana Legal Services Corporation

• Kinship Care Subsidy Program (Social Resource)

  Information about the Kinship Care subsidy program from the state agency. Content Detail

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  Louisiana Department of Children & Family Services