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What Court Needs For Grandparents Visitation Rights

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Louisiana grants visitation rights to the biological grandparents of children, whose parents are divorced, separated or have passed away. There are certain facts that need to be proved in the court by the grandparents, on the basis of which the court grants these visitation rights. Here’s what needs to be proven in the court for grandparents rights in Louisiana. 1. A relationship with your grandchildren. You need to prove that you’ve had an active relationship with the child in the past and continue to have one in the present as well. 2. You need to prove that you can guide and support the child in the right way and contribute to his/ her growth and development. 3. The wishes of the child are also taken into consideration in the court, if the child is mature and old enough to do so. 4. You will also have to prove your willingness for the child to have a relationship with his/ her parents. 5. The physical and mental well being of everyone who is involved, which would include, the chi

Divorce and custody battles: Ways to make the situation easier for your kids

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Separation is not a mere breakup between two people who will move on with their lives in different directions. There are families involved, and more importantly, there are kids involved. Your separation is not your child’s fault, but he is the one who suffers the most in such unfortunate situations. So, how do you plan on making it easier for him? Well, here is a list of few expert tips which can help your child by ensuring him that he is not alone in this chaos. Read on.    1. Keep your answers ready Children are curious beings, and in such situations, they make your life even more difficult if you don't answer their every query. As soon as you break the news to your kids, be prepared to answer a hundred questions. Whatever you do, do not raise their hopes for reconciliation or make false promises as it will only come to bite you in the back.   2. Keep up with the daily routine While the Louisiana custody laws make you run to win the custody case, it's imperative