Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana
My husband will be in court soon to try and get support he is paying to the mother of his youngest child dropped seeing as how she doesn't have the child living with her nor is she financially responsible for the child. Is there something he can ask of the judge while he is in court to get custody of child at least till there is a custody hearing?
Asked on 10/27/10, 7:47 am
1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas
Mandie Seale Lucas
He will have to petition the court for custody. The judge can only rule on pleadings filed and in front of him or her. If the State has custody of the child, he can work with the Child Protection Agency to get custody or he can again petition the court for custody.
Answered on 11/01/10, 10:27 am