Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

Does a father have the same rights as a mother if neither has custody and the mother moved the child out of state?


Asked on 12/10/12, 10:46 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

If you were married when the child was born, or not married and your name is on the birth certificate, then you would have the same rights. But you cannot demand to exercise any rights without going to court and getting a judgment. You may have trouble filing anything in another state other than the state where the child is living.

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Answered on 12/10/12, 10:58 am


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