Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

Re: More Visitation

I haven't had this issue come up before, but I can tell you that courts are inclined to leave small children with their mother. You might be able to come to La. and see the child more often but I doubt to keep the child, especially out of state, for a month or two. You can probably find someone here to try for you; I would be willing to check into it to judge your chances of getting more visitation. But I won't take your money to go straight to court unless I think you have a chance of getting something you want from it.

Re: More Visitation

Dear Friend,

I have not read the answers that Attorneys Nance and Traversa have given you, but mine is, "yes, it is possible!" You just have to take action, and I believe that that action needs to be taken in Louisiana in the court where the original cstody and visitation judgment under which you are now working and subject was granted. Best of luck to you! Oh, yes, my suggestion is that you consult a Louisiana attorney to help you with your matter. In my opinion your trying to do this without legal counsel would be too great of a burden on you. Again, best of luck!

Sincerely,

Hardy Parkerson, Atty.

Lake Charles, LA

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Re: More Visitation

You asked about getting more visitation.

I agree with my colleague. Changing the order to get large bits of time will be very difficult at this stage. You should explore coming up with alternatives that all parties can agree on. Such as having the mother spend time near you with the child and you spend time near the child.

You also seem to be suggesting that you would like to modify the order. Please know that the jurisdiction where the child is located has almost exclusive jurisdiction of custodial matters. Don't try to bring this matter in PA.

Regards,

Roger