What is the access and visitation program?
The main focus of a Louisiana court when determining child custody matters is what is best for the child. The court does not care about how a decision may affect you or the other parent. It wants to ensure that whatever happens will be the best situation to provide the
Custody factors that are relevant to your child’s best interest
As you approach the child custody negotiation portion of your Louisiana divorce, you may be wondering what you can do to secure the best possible parenting schedule. You want what is best for your child, and you want the custody outcome to reflect that. At Southern Oaks Law Firm, we
Child preference in your custody situation
When going through a divorce, child custody is awarded to a parent based on many factors. Overall, making sure that the best interests of the children are met is always a guaranteed interest of the court. Making sure that any children involved in a custody case are able to grow
How can I co-parent with a difficult ex?
While parenting is rarely easy, for divorced couples in Louisiana it can seem like a constant uphill battle. Both parents must be able to come to terms on child-rearing topics, both for their own sanity and for the benefit of their children. If you find your ex being difficult when
Child custody: 4 basic terms
Parents that get divorced have to face the reality of determining child custody if they have children involved. It’s more of the courts determining the custody situation, as there is what’s called a “divorce decree” that specifies where the children will live. This is based on the child’s best interests.
Co-parenting classes during your divorce
Divorce often tarnishes relationships. Child custody is not easy either. Even the idea of co-parenting can be tough to deal with. We want to be responsible parents. To do so, learning to co-parent properly is a necessity. The court may order co-parenting classes, as part of the custody process. These
Child custody: Meeting 5 basic needs of your children
There’s a reason the term has “Child” in its name: child custody decision-making is based upon the basic needs and rights of children involved. The courts look at many aspects of the current living arrangements and parenting situations, but you may be asking yourself what some basic needs and rights
Louisiana’s child custody laws
No one state is alike. When it comes to the South, family is a huge part of what we do. Louisiana, especially, is a perfect place to observe the family dynamic and a family-focused lifestyle. It’s great when we’re together, but what happens when we’re not? The family philosophy never
Child custody: Defining a child’s best interests
Child custody is one of many battles for separating parents during the divorce process. The hope is that parents can come to a sound agreement for their child/children. Whether or not this is the case, the courts take a child’s best interests into account. But what are a child’s best interests?
Divorce: Children with special needs
Divorce itself can be stressful, but child disability can create a more complicated situation. Every situation is different, but a lot of care has to be given to ensure that a child with special needs can live a safe happy life. Minoti Rajput of Friendship Circle states: “the ongoing challenges of