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• Child Custody (FAQs)

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

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  Lagniappe Law Lab

• 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

• Who Gets Custody? Who Pays Support? (Brochure)

  Information provided by the Lousiana State Bar Association on the grounds for divorce, information on child custody and visitation, relocation of the child, child and spousal support, and property rights. Content Detail

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  Louisiana State Bar Association

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  Spanish / Español

• Child Custody and Support (Article)

  Information from the American Bar Association on child custody and support, including deciding factors for custody and guidelines for support. Content Detail

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  ABA Division of Public Education

• 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 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

• 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