Joint Custody In Louisiana With Final Decision Making Authority
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Also, if there is abuse, neglect, or substance abuse issues, that parent will be deemed unfit. Most cases where a parent is deemed unfit, Child Welfare Services has been involved and there may be a safety plan or an open active investigation against the parent.
What Is Final Decision Making Authority? Final decision making authority is basically the tie breaker. If parents do not agree on something, the parent with final decision making authority can overrule the opinion of the other parent. This does not mean that one parent can make unilateral decisions.
The Court will consider the "capacity and disposition of each party to provide the child with food, clothing, medical care, and other material needs." Capacity is not limited to whether the parent can afford to buy these things. A parent may have the ability to purchase them, but not the disposition to do so.
What Is Final Decision Making Authority? Final decision making authority is basically the tie breaker. If parents do not agree on something, the parent with final decision making authority can overrule the opinion of the other parent. This does not mean that one parent can make unilateral decisions.
Joint Custody: Equal Authority, Unequal Time Joint custody is similar to shared custody in that both parents have equal legal authority regarding major decisions in the children's lives. However, unlike shared custody, both parents do not have equal physical custody, or time with the children.