In a community property state, a creditor seeks and is awarded judgement for open ended accounts.

Your question requires more facts. Did both spouses incur the obligation (such as both spouses signing a note)? Did the creditor obtain a money...

Is Credit Card debt a written contact or a Promissory?

Credid cards come with written terms and conditions. Ask the bank or card company for the current terms and conditions. In all probability, when...

Selected as the best answer

Do I need to file the additional documents with the court system or is just having "proof of service" from defendent okay?

I would bring the documents to court. I do not have a copy of your petition, so it is difficult to determine if your pleadings make allegations...

This is because you have to go to court, and plead guilty or not guilty. In most parishes, the judges do not set up a fine schedule for more...

How do I get the funds to rebuild my modular home floor?

You should not have let someone else promise to sue the manufacturer. Your redhibition/quanti minoris claim may very well be prescribed, but you...

Using pictures from the internet

The NFL has been particularly active in pursuing people who use NFL logos, such as those of the New Orleans Saints. They even tried to protect...

I recently received at $4500 statement from my attorney, however was quoted a flatrate price on consultation

If you and your attorney can not agree, the Louisiana State Bar Association sponsors a Fee Dispute Resolution Program, for exactly this type of...

You are probably entitled to be paid your percentage of production, based on the ration between the size of your property and the size of the unit....

Do my children inherit my debt?

If your estate has money, the money has to be used to discharge your debts. If your children use your property or spend the money without...

If I'm sued for an unpaid bill. Am I responsible for lawyer fees (25%) of the principle and interest?

Probably yes. If there is a contract or statute that allows for attorneys fees, you are probably liable. The Louisiana Consumer Credit Code sets...