How can I take custody of my 10 year old son?

If your custody judgment is silent as to specific time periods and details concerning when each parent gets to exercise physical custody of the...

How do i go about getting visitation rights in if I've signed my rights over and my daughter was adopted?

Hopefully your relationship with your daughter can be repaired over time, but, if your parental rights have been legally terminated in connection...

Can i go to jail or have my kids took away if i miss one visitation with grandparents visitation ? Please help

A jail sentence is unlikely on a first finding for contempt, especially if you are able to articulate a reasonable basis for your actions. However,...

If you was once married but now you divorce and you have 2 children together but the father is a registered sex offender.

An attorney could help you arrange a custody/visitation plan/judgment which takes into account the limitations caused by the father's situation.

How much can be garnished for child support arrears?

50% of his income should be garnished to pay the current support obligation and to put toward arrears, but you may need to speak with your...

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At what age can my children legally choose to see their father in Louisiana ?

Court-ordered visits can not being terminated unilaterally based solely on the child's preference without risking a contempt finding. If there are...

Can I get in trouble if I don't do supervised visitations with the father?

You are obligated to follow the court's orders at the risk of being held in contempt. However, if the supervised visits are being misused, or if...

How can I get my son back from his grandma if she filed for an emergency temporary custody of my son

You need to hire a lawyer to represent and advise you on how to go about regaining custody of your son. Typically, when emergency temporary custody...

Can a 17 year old male move out/run away from his guardian, without being told by the sheriff/cop to go back home?

I find it highly unlikely that a child who was hospitalized with life threatening injuries caused by his father would be forced to go back and live...

What are my rights as a parent in Louisiana ? I'm 18 mother is 17

If you are the father of the child, and are 18 years old, then you can file to establish your paternity, and file for custody. You should hire an...