Will it hurt my divorce case if I file under adultery or abandon the marital house to have the divorce granted ASAP?

You cannot just claim that you committed adultery in an effort to get the divorce quicker. There has to be independent evidence of sexual...

Adultery clauses are enforceable. You would really need an attorney to actually look at the document and tell you what your rights are.

What would the process be to file a succession without an attorney?

A succession can be filed, however, the court does not usually have forms for you to fill out. You will have to hire an attorney. If the mother...

Relocation

You may move 75 miles within the State of Louisiana. A move is considered a relocation if you have moved over 60 days. So, if you have to move in...

What are my rights as an unmarried single mom, whose baby daddy hasn't made any effort to see his child?

You cannot make him be a good parent and you cannot force him to visit your child. You may want to file for custody so that he cannot just come...

Why is my settlement taking so long?

Attorneys can send letters back and forth to try to settle matters. At some point, you will have to file with the court to set the case for trial....

Are retirement accounts split 50/50 in divorce after 9 years of marriage?

In Louisiana, all community assets are divided 50/50. If your spouse put money into a retirement account, then you are entitled to 50% of the...

Do I have to open a succession?

Your question is not clear. If your sister owned land at the time of her death, then yes, a succession will need to be opened to place the...

How do I go about getting sole custody of my daughters?

You really need to consult with an attorney as to how to change domiciliary status. Is something going on now with your girls? Do they want to...

You can file a rule for contempt and request that his wages be garnished as he is not following the court order. If you have filed through...