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I haven’t seen my husband since 1988. I’ve searched for him with no luck. I live in Louisiana. How do I get a divorce ?
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Answered on May 03, 2018
You can request that the court appoint a curator to represent him as a missing person. The curator will send a letter to his last known address...
What qualifies as extra curricular expenses in Louisiana?
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Answered on May 02, 2018
Extracurricular expenses are things like piano lessons, swim team, baseball team, etc. Your court order might state "mutually agreed upon extra...
I live in Louisiana. Can I begin dating someone before my divorce is finalized? What are the ramifications of doing so?
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Answered on May 01, 2018
Once the petition for divorce is filed, you can date.
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Can my husband legally be put on child support without the court establishing paternity first?
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Answered on May 01, 2018
You will need to contact a Michigan attorney. If he is contesting paternity, he will need to request a DNA test. Most DNA tests can be done if...
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Can my spouse file for divorce in the parish she moved to during separation?
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Answered on May 01, 2018
Once you are served, you would have to file alleging that venue is improper. However, if she files an affidavit evidencing her intent to make that...
What age can a child decide to live with the other parent?
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Answered on April 30, 2018
The child's preference is only one factor a court would look at. The preference of a 5 and 7 year old would be given little weight. If your...
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Am I legally emancipated if I’m a 16 Year old mother?
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Answered on April 26, 2018
No. You are not emancipated. You will have to file to be emancipated.
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Can a mother take a father off child support and erase arrears
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Answered on April 24, 2018
There needs to be a consent judgment presented that dad will have custody, the support terminates and mom waives arrears. Child support will...
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How can I get my name off of property if husband is still living there?
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Answered on April 24, 2018
You did not state whether a divorce was granted. If the divorce has not been filed, you will need to file the divorce and request that the...
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I'm 17 and I was in a vehicle accident and I don't want my grandma to take my money what can I do to stop HER ?
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Answered on April 24, 2018
Since you are 17, I suggest you speak with an attorney about filing emancipation. You need to send that attorney who handled your settlement a...