Louisiana SB76 codifies standards for modifying child custody awards.
Louisiana SB76 codifies the standards for modifying child custody awards, particularly focusing on judgments rendered by considered decrees. It allows for modification within five years if either the current custody arrangement is harmful to the child or if the potential harm of a change is outweighed by the benefits. The bill also clarifies the definition of a considered decree as a final judgment based on evidence of parental fitness. This legislation aims to provide clarity and consistency in the modification of custody orders.
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