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The document provides detailed instructions for individuals attending a hearing regarding paternity, custody, parenting time, and child support. It outlines the necessary preparations, including required forms and documents to bring, steps to notify the court of attendance, and guidelines for testifying during the hearing. The document emphasizes the importance of presenting evidence, such as genetic test results and financial affidavits, while also detailing the process for establishing custody arrangements and child support obligations.

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At what age can a child decide which parent to live with in Louisiana?

Louisiana courts dont have a specific age when they must consider a childs preference. Each judge must determine, on a case-by-case basis, whether a child is mature enough to have a meaningful opinion.

What type of custody is best for a child?

Joint Legal Custody This is the type of custody the courts prefer to rule on, as long as its in the best interest of the children. The benefit of joint legal custody is that the children get to grow up with equal influence from both parents.

What are the different custody options in Louisiana?

The court may award sole custody to one parent or joint custody to both parents. The court may also establish a visitation schedule that allows the non-custodial parent to spend time with the child. Once the court makes its decision and orders the judgment, both parents will be required to comply with its terms.

What type of custody is best for a child?

Why do parents fight for custody?

For Power Control This is a more common occurrence where one parent may have psychological issues or a history of abuse, violence, or instability. One reason a parent may fight a child custody order is that they insist on being in control of every aspect of the children or the dissolved family.

What is full custody in Louisiana?

In a sole custody arrangement, one parent receives primary custody of the child. This parent would have the sole legal custody of the child.

Is Louisiana a 50 50 custody state?

While joint custody may be favored by the Louisiana court system, it does not mean, however, that both parents will exercise equal physical time with the children. In the majority of cases, one parent will be designated as the domiciliary parent, while the other will have specific or reasonable visitation rights.

What are the different types of custody in Louisiana?

Louisiana Child Custody Laws: An Overview. Legal Custody vs. Physical Custody. Shared Custody: Equal Time, Equal Authority. Joint Custody: Equal Authority, Unequal Time. Split Custody with More Than One Child. Sole Custody: A Rare Outcome. Which is Right for You?

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