Sometimes, the child custody battle can be more stressful than the actual divorce. If a judge awarded you and your former spouse joint custody in Louisiana, you'll have to agree on certain issues while accepting that you both have different parenting styles....
Child Custody
Negotiating a child custody agreement is possible with help
Going from seeing one's children on a daily basis to once a week is a huge transition not just for divorcing Louisiana parents, but also for their children. However, this does not have to be the only option. As mentioned previously on this blog, judges are now...
Rights and responsibilities of non-custodial parents
The benefits of having both parents involved in their children's upbringing post divorce have been discussed recently on this East Baton Rouge Family Law Blog. As mentioned previously, when fathers maintain a healthy relationship with the children, it improves their...
What are modern approaches to child custody arrangements?
When Louisiana residents think of their options for child custody after a divorce, they may take the traditional view -- one of the parents is a primary caretaker -- the custodial parent -- while the other gets visitation rights, typically over the weekend and...
How can I avoid child custody disputes during the holidays?
Most parents want to spend the holidays with their children and when they are all living together as a single unit, that is traditionally how the festive season is spent. But when the Louisiana couple ends up divorcing one another, then the holidays are also split...
What to expect when you’re divorcing: Child custody basics
Whether you're in the midst of your divorce or just considering broaching the subject, as a parent, your children are probably the number one issue on your mind.You're likely concerned about shared parenting, visitation, and most importantly, what's best for your...
Virtual visitation may be an option in your child custody matter
Technology now plays a role in practically everything Louisiana residents do. From their smartphones individuals can order groceries, buy clothing that will be delivered to their doors, catch up on the news, communicate with friends and family members, find dates,...
What are the pros and cons of nesting?
When coming up with child custody arrangements post-divorce, Louisiana residents may often consider the traditional options that would be in their child's best interests when it comes to joint physical custody and legal custody. Even though parents and courts alike...
Experience matters when choosing legal help during divorce
Once a couple decides to end their marriage, it means they are terminating most of their rights and duties for and to one another. But when children are involved, the obligations to the children remain very much alive. That means that the divorcing couple has to...
Ease the back to school transition for kids post divorce
As the beginning of the school year approaches, many children returning to school in Louisiana may be nervous about their new beginnings. A new class, new friends or a new school altogether can cause children of all ages anxiety about their first day. When the child's...