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For married couples, parenting rights are equal and immediate at the time of birth. For unmarried parents, all rights belong to the mother. Unmarried fathers have no legal rights to custody or visitation. Fighting for the right to see your child is possible with the help of a Louisiana lawyer.

People who represent themselves in court without an attorney are Self-Represented Litigants (SRLs), also sometimes called pro se litigants. Under the law, an SRL is held to the same standards and duties as an attorney admitted to the practice of law in the state of Louisiana.

How much does an interdiction cost in Louisiana? The attorney appointed by the court must be paid a fee which will be at least $100. To file a petition for interdiction you must pay a deposit to the court that will be at least $150.

The Court will consider the "capacity and disposition of each party to provide the child with food, clothing, medical care, and other material needs." Capacity is not limited to whether the parent can afford to buy these things. A parent may have the ability to purchase them, but not the disposition to do so.

You will need to file a motion with the court that issued the original order. Other requirements depend on your existing type of custody order. The court will need you to show a "material change in circumstances." You will need to provide evidence to support your claim of changed circumstances.

The courts will consider the wishes of a child in a custody case if they are old enough to understand the situation. This typically means that a child who is at least 12 years old may have a say in a custody arrangement.