Am I allowed to get arrears from cs on my daughters father when I first filed and when the dna was taken?

Child support is retroactive to the date of filing. Usually, a Petition for custody and DNA testing is filed at the same time. You may want to...

What’s the chances of my sons mother getting custody?

Most attorneys are not willing to guess what your chances are without having been in the court with you. The court always looks at what is in the...

So I past my drug test the first time and my fince failed for weed but they still took him but since I past can't say no?

If OCS took your child, you have the right to request legal assistance through the court if you are unable to afford an attorney. You will...

Can I move out the state with my daughter if her father and I do not have custody agreements and never married?

The father can file to have the child brought back to the State of Louisiana if the relocation statute is not followed. I suggest you contact an...

Suing for legal fees

When a contempt rule is filed, usually attorney fees and court costs are requested at the same time. If a person is found in contempt, usually the...

My husband is physically and emotionally abusive. I live in Louisiana, can I get a restraining order getting him out of our hous

If he is physically abusive, you can file a restraining order under the domestic abuse statute. In the petition, there is a place to request use...

How do I change my daughters last name to my husband's last name he is not her biological father ?

You will need to have your husband adopt your daughter. Once the adoption is granted, her last name is changed and your husband is listed on the...

What can happen if im behind on my child support its court order but not through state suppose to pay my ex direct

She would have to file for contempt with the court to take you back on an existing judgment. She can file with the State for enforcement services...

Do I have to get permission to move?

The answer depends on the type of custody arrangement you have. If you are the domiciliary parent, you have to follow the relocation statute. If...

Yes. A voluntary transfer usually can be revoked. There should be forms at the courthouse for that.