Lafayette, LA asked in Child Custody for Louisiana

Q: My husband currently has my step child while birth mom has her every other weekend. There was a mediation agreement for

7/7 but birth mom was evicted and still has no solid residence or job. Both parties have agreed the new every other weekend with BM as to keep things consistent with school. This has been since December, I am wondering if there is a certain amount of time, that can be considered as this being considered her new normal?

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A: The parents can sign a consent judgment making this the new legal custodial arrangement or the father can hire an attorney to take it to court.

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