Custody Relocation Notification Required

Summary

In Louisiana, if you have temporary full custody and plan to move, you must notify the other parent and possibly the court. File a Notice of Intent to Relocate and follow specific procedures, including notifying the other parent in writing, sending the notice via certified mail, and waiting 30 days before relocating. For cross-state visits, ensure you have a copy of your custody order, written consent from the other parent, and possibly a court order. For temporary guardianship, a Power of Attorney and a notarized letter may be required. To remove your name from a vehicle title, complete a Bill of Sale or Act of Donation form. If the co-owner is unavailable, file a Petition for Partition. For home deed issues, file a Partition Action. To modify child support, prove a significant change in circumstances and file a Motion to Modify Child Support. For visitation rights, file a Motion to Enforce Visitation Rights or a Petition for Visitation. Consult a local attorney for detailed

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What type of petition or motion would I need to file in order to notify the courts that I’m moving?
You would typically need to file a "Notice of Intent to Relocate." However, it's advisable to consult with a local attorney to ensure proper procedure is followed.
What else needs to happen whenever I file a notice of intent to relocate?
When you file a "Notice of Intent to Relocate" in Louisiana, you should:
- Notify the other parent in writing
- Send the notice via certified mail
- Include new address and reason for the move
- Wait 30 days before relocating
Please consult with a local attorney for detailed guidance.
if I have temporary full custody, and I want my children to go across dateline to visit with relatives what paperwork do I need to ensure that the other parent cannot take my children?
To ensure the other parent cannot take your children, you might need:
- A copy of your custody order
- Written consent from the other parent
- A court order, if needed
Please consult with a local attorney for specific advice based on your situation.
if I have temporary full custody, and I want my children to go across state line to visit with relatives what paperwork do I need to ensure that the other parent cannot take my children?
In Louisiana, to ensure the other parent cannot take your children while they visit relatives across state lines, you might need to have:
- A copy of your custody order
- Written consent from the other parent, if possible
- A court order, if necessary
Please consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
What paperwork do I need if I want to leave my children with relatives across Stateline to visit for a couple weeks?
You might require:
- A Power of Attorney for Temporary Guardianship, granting your relatives the authority to make decisions on your children's behalf.
- A notarized letter stating the purpose, duration of the trip, and any medical or emergency instructions.
- A copy of your custody order.

Please consult with a local attorney for specific advice.
if I’m legally separated, and my name is on a vehicle with my soon to be ex-wife, how do I remove my name off of the title?
To remove your name from the vehicle title in Louisiana, you need to:
- Complete a Bill of Sale or Act of Donation form.
- The co-owner (your ex-wife) should sign the form.
- Submit the form to the Louisiana Office of Motor Vehicles.
Please consult a local attorney for detailed guidance.
What if the co-owner, my ex-wife, is nowhere to be found? Yet, she has the vehicle.
In Louisiana, if the co-owner is not available, you may need to:
- File a Petition for Partition by Licitation or Private Sale.
- The court would have to order the sale of the vehicle.
Consult a local attorney for specific advice based on your situation.
if I filed for divorce and I’m legally separated yet my soon to be ex-wife is on my home deed, and she abandoned the home and the family. How do I get her removed from the deed or title of the house?
In Louisiana, to remove your ex-wife from the home deed, you may need to:
- File a Partition Action, if she's unwilling to sign a quitclaim deed.
- A court may order the property to be divided or sold.
- Consult with a local attorney for case-specific advice.
What is the best way to go about getting my child support reduced and taking care of considering that the mother of my child will not let me see my daughter although I have been paying child support for four years
In Louisiana, to get a child support modification, you may need to:
- Prove a significant change in circumstances, like reduced income.
- File a "Motion to Modify Child Support" with the court.
- Consult with a local attorney for personalized advice.
For visitation rights, you might need to:
- File a "Motion to Enforce Visitation Rights" if a visitation order exists.
- If there's no order, file a "Petition for Visitation".
- Consult an attorney for detailed guidance.