Child Custody & Support

Louisiana Custody Lawyers in Leesville, LA

Experienced Child Custody & Support Attorneys

Child custody and child support are some of the most disputed issues during divorce. At Dowden & Smith, our compassionate Louisiana custody lawyers in Leesville, LA, are invested in helping you resolve child custody and support issues you may be facing.

No matter how complex or sour your divorce might be, we work in your child’s best interest. Contact our Louisiana child support attorneys in Leesville, LA, today to learn what rights and options you may have regarding child custody and support.

Determining Child Custody & Support in Louisiana

If two divorcing individuals cannot agree on a custody arrangement during divorce proceedings, the court will generally have to step in and resolve the dispute for them. Like most custody issues, the court must consider what is in the child’s best interests, which requires the examination of several factors, including:

The ability of each parent to provide the child with basic necessities, including food, clothing, and medical care
The ability of each parent to give the child love and affection and to continue with the rearing and education of the child
The emotional ties between each parent and the child, as well as the love and affection shared
The physical and mental health of each parent
The morality of each parent and how this impacts the welfare of the child
The willingness of each parent to encourage a relationship between the child and the other parent
The distance between each parent’s residences
The preference of the child, if he or she is old enough to express a preference
The home and community history of the child

In most cases, courts will award joint custody to both parents unless, of course, there is clear and convincing evidence that sole custody is in the child's best interests. Our Louisiana custody lawyers in Leesville, LA, are knowledgeable in child custody laws and fight for the child's best interest.

Areas Our Louisiana Custody Lawyers Serve

Alexandria, LA

Leesville, LA

Fort Polk, LA

Natchitoches, LA

DeRidder, LA

Many, LA

Military Divorce, Child Custody, & Child Support Attorneys in Louisiana

Many unique issues may arise during military divorces in Louisiana, given the state’s laws regarding service members. However, when it comes to child custody, the most important thing to remember is that a parent cannot be denied custody solely due to deployment.

Compassionate Legal Guidance from Trustworthy Louisiana Child Support Attorneys in Leesville, LA

Our law office in Leesville, LA, helps clients throughout Vernon Parish and the surrounding areas, including those in Fort Polk. If you have any questions or need representation regarding child custody and support in Louisiana, contact Dowden & Smith to speak to a compassionate Louisiana custody lawyer in Leesville, LA, today.