Under Louisiana law, as an aunt, you do not have visitation rights with the child, unless you have a signed judgment stating otherwise.

If im a custodial parent do I have to allow the non-custodial parent have visitation???

Nothing in your inquiry indicated that you have grounds for terminating his parental rights. However, if you do not have a current custody...

What type of custody should I file for?

There are other ways to authorize the father to make decisions concerning school and medical treatment than the way suggested by his attorney, but,...

Can his joint custody be revoked?

Changing a custody judgment from joint custody to sole custody carries a heavy burden of proof, and there are far more factors to consider than...

If a mother who only has visitation rights is dating a convicted felon will this hurt her custody battle to get her child back?

There are other factors to consider, but, if you have a history of drug abuse, and are dating a felon convicted for drugs, it is obviously not...

How do I get full custody of my son?

You will need to hire an attorney to establish paternity, unless that has already been done. Additionally, you will need to petition the court for...

Can I lose custody of my son to grandparents? He has been staying with them (until I find a job), now they're suing for custody.

Granparents' rights are severely limited under Louisiana custody law. However, since they have filed for custody, and since your case seems to...

Would the courts give him custody?

Threats to kill you should be reported to the police regardless of the bearing it will have on the outcome of a custody case.

How do I get my child support reduced?

If your income has decreased, and you can demonstrate that you are not voluntarily underemployed, you can hire an attorney to file a rule...

My ex-husband is refusing to pay child support ordered by the court. What can I do to enforce it or can I stop visitation?

You need to speak with your attorney about this, but if you do not have an attorney, you need to hire one. If the sheriff's office has been unable...