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Shawn,

  I'm new to this sight but may have a bit of advice. I live in Louisiana and in this state, if you have joint custody as you refer to in your post, the mother(or primary parent) cannot move to a new permanment residence more than 150 miles way without a court hearing on the matter. If this law or something like exists, then file locally and put the burden on her. I hope this helps

I'm a brand new user so please bear with me. My daughter is now 15 and causing a stir about spending time with me. Mainly NOT spending the night at my house, this due mainly that there are chores and rules to follow etc. I'm sure that most of you have heard this one before.  I have been divorced 12 years and re-marrired with (with step children) for 10 years. Our joint custody agreement has been in place for this entire time. Now to the problems. First is the issue of remaining steadfast on her not only spending the same amount of time with me(us) but also no changes in her being with me overnight(she has her own bedroom). I have told her that I will not give-in to her idea and will take the necessary intervention steps if she decides to pull some sort of fast one. Under Louisiana law, what are my options and rights with a 15 year old girl. Remember it is a joint custody agreement with her mom as primary parent, but we have operated in this manner for many years.  Secondly, what recourse do I have if her mom withholds the child etc.  Next is the issue her mom's staying overnight with her boyfriend. Our agreement is very clear and strict that no person of the opposite sex stays overnight at the ex's home. But her mom has now on occasion stayed overnight at her boyfriend's home with my daughter, plus staying on weekend getaways in the same hotel/motel room with the boyfriend and again with my daughter. Help. I need any information.