What are the chances of me losing custody of my child?

In Louisiana, joint custody is presumed to be in the best interest of the child. For the past 7 months, you have had shared, joint custody. The...

Ready to divorce wife, we have 3 children and a home. I want her to move out. the home is in my name.

You will need to petition the court for use and occupancy. As stated previously, just because the home is in your name, does not make it community...

I file for divorce here in Louisianan 2008 at the court house.Now the are saying it wasn't finalize I need to file the finalize

That case will be deemed abandoned if it was not finalized by now. You will probably have to file a 103.1 divorce petition. You need to speak...

Louisiana ex parte law?

As previously stated, ex parte custody is very difficult to obtain. You must show that the children are in immediate danger. Sole custody is also...

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Which state has jurisdiction when a child moves, the state that created the initial order or the state that the child lives in?

Louisiana should have jurisdiction. You should speak with an experienced attorney in your area regarding strategy of your case.

My child is 17 and his daddy is behind in child support. Now he's living with his dad now.

The father is responsible for the arrears and for ongoing child support until the court changes the order. You should speak with an attorney in...

Louisiana ex parte custody

I agree with Ms. Coleman's answer. You have a very limited time to prepare for court and I suggest hiring an attorney in your local area ASAP.

My wife left in Dec. We filed (married jointly) am I entitled to any of the return.

You would request this in a reimbursement claim during the community property settlement. You would not be able to request this in small claims...

Can I file for divorce and relocate to another state and take care of most things through email and phone.

Yes. You can file in Louisiana. You do not need to state a reason for divorce. Court hearings will only be requested if you are requesting the...

What is the first thing I should do before I file for a divorce?

You can always file for divorce after being separated 180 days (if no minor children). If neither of you contest the divorce, the divorce is...