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Louisiana has very screwed up laws, I don't even know of another state that would allow an aunt to take me to court for visitation! 

As far as the lack of jurisdiction though, I've called the clerk of courts in that parish and was told that they did have jurisdiction because the aunt, whom my son temporarily resided with, lives there.  This whole situation seems insane to me.   

Really?  That makes MUCH more sense.  What do I do if I can't retain an attorney to fight visitation to appear in court and request the proceedings take place in Louisiana though?  That's one of the problems I'm having--and that's simply finding someone to appear in court on my behalf.

Gemini, the father has been in prison this whole time.  The reason my son went to Louisiana in the first place was because the father wiped out my savings account and destroyed everything I owned with the exception of my clothes and sons belongings.  He's out of the picture and waived his right to contest visitation for the aunt. 

My problem with legal aid is this, they only take calls once a month....the first 7 callers between 8-9 AM the middle of the month.  When I can't get through, I have to try again the next month. 

I granted her temporary placement, it was not through the courts.

I've had my son back since January and she's several states away..I'm in Illinois and she's in Louisiana. 

I don't know how often she's requesting to see my son.  I've not had contact with her since he's been back with me.  While he was in her care, he was molested by an older male cousin/next door neighbor.  The aunt knew of it but told my son not to say anything to anyone.  It was reported, but nothing came of it.  Anyway, I didn't think I'd ever have to deal with this person again.

If I can't get in contact with legal aid up here to get the referral to a Louisiana legal aid attorney, how big of a deal is this.  This woman has never had custody, I've ALWAYS been the custodial parent, even if I'm in contempt of court what are they really going to do to me?  I can't see them spending $1000's to extradite me to Louisiana for denying visitation to an aunt?  In Louisiana any yahoo can request visitation and the custodial parent has to prove why they shouldn't be granted visitation?  What the hell? 

I've always had custody of my son.  I granted her temporary placement for my own financial struggles.  I've also requested that the court grant me a phone conference because my son and I are both residents (and always have been) residents of Illinois, but the court won't allow it.  They said I have to be present or obtain counsel who needs to be present. 

I'm the custodial parent of a 4 year old child who spent a year and a half of his life with his aunt on his father's side in Louisiana.  My son and I are both residents of Illinois.

Since my son has returned back home with me, I've not spoken to the aunt since--I'd rather not get into the reasons why, but there are safety issues with the aunt and have felt it's in my child's best interest to cut ties.  The aunt is now taking me to court in Louisiana for visitation.  I'm unemployed, cannot afford an attorney, cannot afford to travel to contest visitation and am having horrible time trying to get any kind of legal assistance in Louisiana to contest visitation. 

I have a few questions, one being, when she's granted visitation and I don't comply....what can Louisiana possibly do to me for non compliance for visitation with an aunt?  How can I get legal help down there?