Adoption creates a legal bond between a parent and a child who aren't biologically related. This page explains the different types of adoption, who can adopt, and the steps involved in making it official.
This resource explains the requirements and steps to become a foster parent.
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Child Custody & Juvenile Court Jurisdiction
This resource explains how Louisiana's juvenile courts handle child custody and related issues like abuse, neglect, foster care, and parental rights, and helps you find out if a juvenile court is handling a case.
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Terminating Parental Rights
This guide explains how parental rights can be voluntarily or involuntarily terminated in Louisiana, who can file, what the legal standards are, and how termination relates to adoption, child support, domestic violence, and emancipation.
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