Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana
Temporary custody by Mandate
A young birthmom, who is unrelated
to us, has asked my husband and
me to take temporary guardianship
of her 3y.o. child. She lives in
Louisiana, we live in Arkansas. Is
ICPC necessary and do we need to
retain an attorney or can we do this
amongst ourselves with notary
signatures?
2 Answers from Attorneys
Re: Temporary custody by Mandate
The birth mother can give any person a provisional custody by mandate that is good for one year. After the year, it can be renewed for another year.
However, the birth mother is entitled to revoke the mandate at any time for any reason.
Re: Temporary custody by Mandate
I agree with what Mr. Lougue wrote, but since you mentioned ICPC, it made me think that there was more to this. If the mother is being supervised by the Louisiana Department of Social Services, then she cannot give custody to anyone without court approval. Otherwise she can.
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