I am wanting to file for divorce how long after I file will my spouse find out this has happened???

The sheriff will normally serve the other party within one to two weeks.

Should you and your bride-to-be not get married, she would have to return the engagement ring to you. If you do get married, the engagement ring...

If a custody order exists, can the non-custodial parent bring up things that occurred a decade before the date of the order?

The court would probably look at the more recent events versus something that happened 11 years ago.

I want to be put on my daughters birth certificate how do I do this when there is no father on the birth certificate?

I would want to determine if you are the father by taking a paternity test. The concern would be your placing your name on the birth certificate...

How often is child support supposed to be paid?

I would request that his wages be garnished for the child support. Child support is then taken out of his check before he gets a penny. I cannot...

Can the mother pay child support while I have my son if we have joint custody?

Child support pays for the child's portion of rent, transportation, food and clothing. The expense of rent is a fixed expense. The other parent...

I would call the police every time he comes around your house. His behavior has risen to the level of harassment. I would file for a restraining...

My husband paid the bills before moving out, but we are not legally separated or divorced. Is he still financially responsible?

You can file a request for spousal support with the court. You may be entitled to interim spousal support pending your divorce. The court would...

Is there anyway to get legal help for those who can't afford it?

You may want to consider contacting the law clinic at LSU law school. They have student practitioners who may be able to handle the case for you...

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In '01 my divorce was filed & last yr I found out that there's no judgement on record. What can I do to get a final judgement??

I would contact the Clerk of Court's office and determine if the divorce was granted, but no judgment was ever submitted. If that is the case, you...