Is it better for the child if the parents have joint legal and physical custody or for one parent to be the domicile parent?

First of all, you should be commended for working out a custody agreement between yourselves. You will need to communicate and cooperate for a...

What will happen when I file contempt of court on ex for child support?

Unless you and your ex make an agreement, he will have to file a motion with the court in order to make a change to the custody schedule or child...

Will the court recognize the time separated before filing as time served when granting the divorce?

Yes. There are two ways to file for divorce in Louisiana. One says that we promise to live apart for one year, and the year begins around the...

In a divorce where joint custody is granted must one parent be the custodial parent?

There is no requirement that either parent has to be named the "domiciliary parent." If the child will reside with each parent equally, then you...

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My wife and i seperated 3 weeks ago . have had no contact . we have one child 2years old and she is 8 months pregnant .

Local law enforcement will only intervene if your wife is breaking the law. Child protective services will only intervene if there are allegations...

I live in louisiana ,we have not had a court hearing yet,my husband drop me from med.insurance,can he do that

Unless the court has ordered otherwise, your husband can drop you from his health insurance plan at any time. I agree with the previous answer...

If my weekend starts a holiday vacation for My ex, do I lose my weekend ?

Usually, any holiday visitation periods will supercede the regular weekend and weekday visitation schedules. At the end of the holiday period, the...

My mother had an ex parte temporary emergeny gardianship filed against me while I was in rehab, how do I get full custody back?

You will have to read the actual Judgment she obtained. It may be that the "temporary" status of the guardianship expired by its own terms (i.e....

Mistake on marriage license application and penalties

Because you obtained a valid divorce from your first marriage, your second marriage will not be void due to a typographical error on your marriage...

Do you have to file a petition to claim a child on income taxes if you're paying child support for that child or is it automatic

You do not have to file a seperate petition to amend the existing custody decree. You can simply file a Motion into the same case requesting to...