Orleans Parish, Louisiana Family Court
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Welcome! On this page you'll find the following information for Orleans Parish, Louisiana:
- Where to file for child custody in Orleans Parish
- How to find or contact the Orleans Parish Family Court
- Whether the court offers childcare for days you must visit the court building
- Where to find Orleans Parish child custody forms and court fees
- How to learn more and find a lawyer
Where To File for Child Custody in Orleans Parish, Louisiana
In Orleans Parish, child custody is handled by the Orleans Parish Civil District Court
NAME OF COURT
Orleans Parish Civil District Court
COURT WEBSITE ADDRESS
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COURT PHONE NUMBER
COURT EMAIL ADDRESS
helpdesk@orleanscdc.com
COURTHOUSE ADDRESS
Orleans Parish Civil District Court
421 Loyola Avenue
New Orleans, Louisiana 70112The Civil District Court has a self-help desk, located on the fourth floor. The self-help desk can help you with family matters including divorce, domestic abuse, restraining orders, child support, and child custody. For self-help desk hours, see below.
COURTHOUSE HOURS
Clerk's Office: Monday through Friday 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. excluding court holidays
Self-Help Desk: Mondays and Wednesdays from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m and 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. and Fridays from 10:00 a.m. to 12 p.m.
COURTHOUSE CHILDCARE
No Childcare Available
Orleans Parish Child Custody Forms & Fees
Louisiana Child Custody Forms Used in Orleans Parish
https://www.lsba.org/Public/Fi
Orleans Parish Child Custody Forms
Family Court Fee
If you can't afford Orleans Parish court filing fees, contact the court's self-help desk for information about a fee waiver or deferral.
Get Help With Louisiana Child Custody
Before you file legal papers, take some time to familiarize yourself with the resouces offered by your local court. Most courts now offer at least some materials and forms to help you understand and manage your child custody case. Even if you plan to work with a lawyer, it's smart to do some research before you turn things over. When you're ready to find a lawyer, the resources below can help you locate a child custody attorney near you.
Orleans Parish Family Court Self-Help Materials
Louisiana Resources for Making a Parenting Plan
Orleans Parish Free or Low Cost Legal Help
Orleans Parish Child Custody Lawyers