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Begin by filling in the judicial district and parish information at the top of the form. This identifies the court handling your case.
In Section I, provide details about the minor children, including their names and birth dates. Ensure accuracy as this information is crucial for custody considerations.
Section II requires you to state your request for joint custody. Clearly articulate why this arrangement is in the best interest of your children.
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Who has to pay child support in joint custody in Louisiana?

Typically, the nondomiciliary parent (usually the parent with less time) pays the domiciliary parent. In a shared custody (equal time) arrangement, the parent with higher income generally pays the other parent. This evens out your contributions to your childs care.

What are the rules of joint custody in Louisiana?

In a joint custody arrangement, both parents are awarded legal custody of their child but not equal physical custody. Essentially, both parents have the rights and responsibilities of joint custodians (responsibility to confer, right to visitation, etc.) but they do not equally share the physical custody of the child.

Do you have to pay child support if you have joint custody in Louisiana?

Joint equal physical custody works best for children when the parents live within walking distance or a very short drive of each other, when the parents reside in the same neighborhood and school district and parish.

What are the disadvantages of joint custody?

Basic principles. The premise of these guidelines as well as the provisions of the Civil Code is that child support is a continuous obligation of both parents, children are entitled to share in the current income of both parents, and children should not be the economic victims of divorce or out-of-wedlock birth.

Does joint custody still require child support?

It seems logical that if your custody is shared, you each cover costs for the child when the child is with you. However, in California, custody and child support are two separate components, and one parent may be required to pay child support to the other even in a 50/50 arrangement.