Things you should know about Child Custody Laws in Louisiana



 Divorce and separation in a family can become a difficult time for everyone. But children are the ones that are most affected in a divorce related stressful environment of a home. In such difficult times, it is very important to make sure you guide them throughout this time and help your kids cope better with the divorce.

However, your battle for child custody in Louisiana can be a better guided and less stressful affair, if you know the basics about the Louisiana child custody laws. But if you have not started with your research yet, let us guide you through them:

  • If you and your partner are unable to give your agreement on a mutual arrangement for child custody, the court might keep a custody hearing to resolve the issues and come to a verdict based on the kid’s best interests.
  •  The factors affecting the child’s well-being will be given more importance by the court to come to a decision, such as, their relationship with sibling(s), education, family or community. And after the age of 11, the court takes the child’s preferences into consideration.
  • Parental influence and environment is also one of the biggest factors in making a decision. Things like physical, emotional, mental, educational and financial well-being of a parent, history of drug abuse, criminal charges, play a vital role in winning or losing the custody of a child.
  • When it comes to paying child support in a single parent custody case, the typical verdict is that the non-custodial parent will have to pay it to the custodial parent, although, in the case of a joint custody, the child support arrangements can be made as per the mutual agreement of both parents.

There are many things to learn about the child custody laws in any state and there are a number of essential factors that influence child custody decisions. So it is better to consult the family lawyer before filing a case in the court.

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