Child Custody Lawyer Louisiana

Summary

The user is seeking a family law attorney in Louisiana to help with a divorce and child custody dispute. The child currently lives with the mother and the user gets to see the child every other weekend. The user has tried to negotiate a new custody arrangement with the childs mother but has been unsuccessful. The user has considered mediation and has evidence of violations of the custody agreement. The user is hesitant to take legal action due to fear of not being able to see the child until the divorce is finalized. The user is employed but has financial constraints.

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divorce and child custody and Louisiana
What is the current living arrangement for the child?

In Louisiana, courts consider the best interest of the child for custody decisions. Joint custody is preferred unless it's not in the child's best interest.
lives with mother
What is the reason for seeking a change in the current custody arrangement?

In Louisiana:
- Joint custody is preferred.
- The child's best interest is paramount.
- The court considers various factors.
I only get to see child every other weekend
What efforts have you made to negotiate a new custody arrangement with the child's mother?

In Louisiana, courts encourage parents to agree on a custody arrangement. If not, the court decides based on the child's best interest.
a lot of efforts but she won’t let me have the child
Have you considered mediation or involving a family law attorney to help negotiate a new custody arrangement?

In Louisiana:
- Mediation is often used in custody disputes.
- A family law attorney can provide legal advice and representation.
yes
That's a good step. Have you already contacted a family law attorney or do you need assistance finding one in Louisiana?
need assistance
What is your preferred method of communication with the attorney - email, phone, or in-person?

For Louisiana:
- Family law attorneys can help negotiate custody arrangements.
- Mediation is often used in custody disputes.
phone
What is your phone number so we can have an attorney contact you? Please note that your information will be kept confidential.
*
What is the best time for an attorney to contact you on this number?
anytime
What is your full name so we can have an attorney contact you?
joel Baum
What is the age of your child? This is important as in Louisiana, the child's preference may be considered if they are of sufficient age and capacity.
* fixing to be *
What is your relationship with the child's mother currently like?
not good at all
What specific issues are you facing with the current custody arrangement?
shes not letting me see the child on our agreed custody
What is the agreed custody arrangement that you and the child's mother initially had?
every other weekend
I could see my child every other weekend
What steps have you taken to enforce the agreed custody arrangement?
explaining to her
What was her response when you tried to enforce the agreed custody arrangement?
no
she said No
Have you documented these violations of the custody agreement? In Louisiana, violating a custody order can lead to legal consequences.
yes
What evidence do you have to document these violations? In Louisiana, evidence can be crucial in custody disputes.
text messages
phone text messages
Have you considered filing a motion for contempt of court due to the violation of the custody agreement? In Louisiana, text messages can be used as evidence in court.
I would not get to see my son if I did
Why do you believe that filing a motion for contempt of court would result in you not seeing your son?
because she would give custody to her parents
What makes you believe that she would give custody to her parents? In Louisiana, parents are given preference over grandparents unless it's proven that it's in the child's best interest.
because she calls me a bad father
What specific actions or behaviors is she citing as reasons for calling you a "bad father"?
I have no clue
What steps have you taken to address her accusations and improve your relationship with your child?
trying to get him when ever I can
What steps have you taken to legally enforce the agreed custody arrangement?
I’m scared to take legal
What specifically are you scared of in taking legal action?
she wouldn’t let me see my son till the divorce is final
What steps have you taken towards finalizing the divorce?
she’s taken the steps. I think she has filed that’s what she tells me
can you have a lawyer contact me please
What is your email address so we can provide you with the contact details of a family law attorney in Louisiana?
baumjoel72@icloud.com
What is your current financial situation? Are you able to afford a private attorney or do you need assistance finding a pro bono lawyer?

In Louisiana, there are legal aid services that provide free or low-cost legal help to those who qualify.
broke
Bole
What does "Bole" mean in the context of your financial situation?
im broke
What is your employment status? This information can help in determining your eligibility for legal aid or pro bono services.
employed
I work
Employed
What is your annual income? This information can help determine your eligibility for legal aid or pro bono services.
i I don’t know I just started this job
Could you provide an estimate of your monthly income from this new job?
*,*
What is the nature of your job and how stable is it?
armed security and not very stable
What are your concerns about the stability of your job?
contracts
What specific concerns do you have about your job contracts?
we may loose contracts
What are the terms of your employment contract regarding termination or changes in contracts?
I don’t know
I don’t know
please just have someone call me
omg
stop
What is the name of the mother of your child?
chyenne McIntyre
Chyenne McIntyre
What is the nature of your relationship with Chyenne McIntyre currently?
Not good
What specific issues are causing your relationship with Chyenne McIntyre to be not good?
We fight all the time
What are the main reasons for your fights with Chyenne McIntyre?
stop