Keithville, LA asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Louisiana

Q: Can I apply for child custody without applying for child support?

My son's father and I want to work out a monthly payment amount. We have no bad blood between us and are able to come to mutual agreements. Can we have a statement notarized on an agreed amount instead of going through the court for child support, but still go through court for child custody?

1 Lawyer Answer
Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
Answered
  • Marksville, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: Yes, you can file and ask the court to address whichever specific issue you wish to be decided. In fact, you can let the court know that the issue of child support has been agreed upon, and ask that the agreement be included as part of the judgment.

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