My husband wants to adopt my daughter ?

In Louisiana, there is a legal process called Intrafamily Adoption which allows a step-parent to adopt a child in certain instances, as long as you...

Can I be gone for kidnapping?

Louisiana Revised Statute 9:355.1 et seq. provides a specific procedure for relocating minor children more than 75 miles from the other parent...

Can i still file a 103 even if we have a child ? our son is 13 and he hasn't seen or talked to him since he was 6 months old.

Generally speaking, you should be able to file a 103 divorce if you have minor children, provided you and your husband have lived separate and...

Can I pay a lawyer in payments for divorce and custody ?

Generally speaking, some family lawyers will offer payment plans and others will not. Most attorneys will require at least some money up front as...

Do I need to call a lawyer for a consultation about an accident that caused damage to my car and me?

I'm so sorry to hear about your accident. Generally speaking, the insurance company will try to pay you as little as possible, so it is usually...

What if the father wants to give up his rights before the baby is born , can he?

Generally, In Louisiana, you cannot "give up your rights" to a child, unless someone else is adopting the child. Even in the limited situations...

Can a person get alimony after being divorce fifteen years ?

Generally, in Louisiana, you need to request spousal support from the court within three years of the date your divorce was final.

Failure to pay child support in Louisiana is a serious matter that may result in arrest. You should consider speaking to a family lawyer as soon as...

Each state has their own specific laws on relocation. Since your sister is in NY, you may want to repost this on the NY page (instead of Louisiana)...

If a female citizen of Louisiana and their 17 mo. old child are thrown out of their home by her husband can she get div/cus

Louisiana is a no-fault state, so you don't need any reason to file for divorce, and should be able to do so if that is what you want. Given the...