Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

My girlfriend left with my child and went to the state of florida i'm from louisiana my name is on the birth certificate the child is mine we filed in louisiana for custody her and the child have lived here for over six months is there anyway she can stop custody from being decided in louisiana and force me to go to florida and fight it


Asked on 6/27/11, 7:26 am

2 Answers from Attorneys

Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

If you have a pending case in Louisiana and she has notice of it by service of the petition, then Louisiana has jurisdiction. This will probably involve execution of orders in two states, you will need the services of an attorney.

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Answered on 6/27/11, 7:44 am
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

Bingo Ms. Lucas.

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Answered on 6/27/11, 4:56 pm


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