Custody & Visitation

Louisiana Child Custody Attorney

Child custody and visitation involve the most difficult decisions divorcing spouses will make.

At the Rowe Law Firm, we can help you achieve a workable child custody solution. Our family law attorneys provide the effective representation that is essential in protecting each child's best interests, whether by agreement or in court. Contact our Baton Rouge, Louisiana, child custody attorney today for an initial consultation.

When parents divorce, they must establish a child custody, support and visitation plan. Often, parents resolve these custody and visitation arrangements between themselves, either on their own or with the assistance of their attorneys or a mediator. When they are unable to reach a decision, however, or when unmarried parents are unable to agree on custody or visitation, the court may intervene and make a decision based on the child's best interests.

Contrary to 10 years ago prior to the fathers' rights movement, a judge today operates under no bias that a child automatically ought to be with the mother. Instead, judges start from the perspective that parenting can be done by either parent and each has equal rights to the children. The focus of the law and the focus of the divorcing parents in a custody battle should be that which is in the best interest of the children. That is the central issue.

While every custody case is different, in every instance a negotiated custody arrangement is favorable to what a judge would decide. Divorcing spouses are encouraged to work out what they feel is the best arrangement.

The experience of your lawyer in a custody case makes all the difference. At the Rowe Law Firm, we are committed to helping you achieve an effective resolution.

In addition to the matters listed above, our firm represents clients in a number of other issues, including child support, alimony and nonfamily law areas. Contact the Rowe Law Firm today to discuss your child custody or other legal matter.