Can a 14 year old make their own choice on whether to go for weekend visits w/other parent in state of Louisiana?

Your husband could be held in contempt of court if, by not forcing the child to go on the court-ordered visits, his is violating a valid judgment...

How can a mother terminate her rights of a "troubled" child when her father refuses to let her move in.

If you contact the Department of Social Services, Office of Community Services/Child and Family Services/Child Protection, they may be able to give...

How can I file for full custody of my children with my ex-husband being deported and disabled.

If your children are residing with you in Louisiana, you can hire an attorney to file for custody of the children.

If I filed for child support does that make me the custodial parent.

You need to file for custody with a private attorney in a separate proceeding.

He can't be penalized for failing to pay child support unless he is in violation of a judgment ordering him to pay the support. If you don't have a...

How can a babysitter be granted sole temporary custody with an ex parte with no one investigating what the alleged reasons state

If the custody was granted at an ex parte hearing, there should be another, contradictory, hearing coming up. If your attorney is not responding to...

Can you still have 50/50 shared custody if someone has a history of mental health issues?

These are concerns you should be discussing with your attorney. If you are hoping to convince the judge to deviate from the recommendation of a...

Can I disinherit a child in my will in the state of Louisiana?

Although your question could be construed as having to do with the support of your children, it is really more of a probate, successions, or estate...

Child abandonment and custody

You can use his lack of interest/involvement in the child's life as a factor that is contrary to the child's best interest in your custody...

I could not discern your question, but if you are thinking of filing for custody of your child, and if your child has been living in Louisiana for...