Child custody laws and expectations vary from state to state, with each one adding its own nuance and technicalities to how its courts arrive at custody arrangement decisions. Broadly speaking, courts across the U.S. are considering the well-being of the child and the environment where they will most likely thrive. But when you begin to zoom in on Louisiana’s custody laws, for example, you’ll discover how “well-being” is determined in a slightly different way than how Texas or Mississippi determines it. You may find it is more complex, or it may leave the Court with more discretionary power.
Like most states, Louisiana’s courts consider the best interest of a child during custody battles. However, this breaks down into 12 key factors. Studying these tenets for Louisiana child custody cases and taking them under consideration will give you an advantage in the courtroom and throughout a Court’s decision process.