Custody

Protecting Your Child’s Future: Expert Custody Solutions Across Baton Rouge & Beyond

When it comes to child custody cases, having the right legal representation is essential to ensure the best outcome for your family. Serving Baton Rouge, Denham Springs, Prairieville, Gonzales, Central, Port Allen, and the surrounding areas in Louisiana, Prater Bailey & Associates, LLC offers skilled and sympathetic legal assistance in these delicate cases. Our staff is committed to fighting for your child’s best interests and is aware of the emotional difficulties involved. Give us a call at (225) 381-3141 to schedule a case evaluation and allow us to assist you with this crucial procedure.

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Child Custody Cases

The concept of custody is generally composed of two sections—legal custody and physical custody. Legal custody generally refers to major decision-making authority and responsibility for day-to-day activities. Physical custody generally relates to the time the child spends with each party and is often interchangeable with parenting time.

Ultimately, the decision regarding legal and physical custody should be left to both parties. If both parties cannot reach a decision, the Court must decide what is in the children's best interests.
The Court considers many factors in determining the best interest of minor children, as set forth in Louisiana Civil Code Article 134.
In the past, Courts routinely gave mothers physical custody and gave fathers visitation rights. Today, the Courts have begun to allow children to reside with their fathers sometimes. In general, the Courts favor joint ongoing child-rearing responsibilities with the children. The sharing of physical custody can take on an endless variety of plans or schedules, depending upon the needs of the children and/or parents. We can help parents establish child custody and visitation agreements that focus on the interests of the children.
When seeking an attorney to handle your divorce and child custody case, you need someone who has substantive knowledge of Louisiana family law and sensitivity to guide you through the possibly difficult times ahead.
No issue in divorce draws out more emotion than child custody. Often, psychological experts are essential, and a protracted court case may be inevitable when one parent wants to battle a spouse using child custody rights to injure the other.
At Prater Bailey & Associates, LLC, we pride ourselves on our legal skills and sensitivity to the needs of our clients and their children. Whether you are seeking help reaching a mutual agreement through mediation or believe you will need to take a case to Court, we are experienced and can help you develop a winning strategy for your family. Contact our office to schedule an appointment to learn more.