What happens if I do not comply with the discovery ?

All parties to civil litigation need to respond to discovery, by answering it or by objecting to it on a legally permissable ground. A trial judge...

I'm wondering if I filed for divorce in 2016 and was legally separated but it never went to court am I still legally separated

You are not “legally separated.” Louisiana eliminated legal separation in 1990. You may be able to proceed with your divorce case or you may have...

Can I sue someone for felony aggravated battery and home invasion with child endangerment charges facing them?

The general rule is that you have one year to sue someone for damages in a situation such as this one. However, you may be able to request that...

When can we refile for divorce after being denied?

It sounds to me like you tried to handle your case yourself. This was an error. You need a competent attorney who handles family law cases...

What do I do now that my husband wants a divorce?

Wirhin your case for divorce, you have the right to seek child support, interim and after divorce spousal support (alimony), a partition of...

What is time frame -shelf life of lawsuit ? in Louisiana?

In Louisiana, if neither party takes a step to move the case forward for three consecutive years, the case is dismissed for failure to prosecute. ...

Can I expedit my judgment to a different county?

There is a procedure in Louisiana which allows one with a final judgment against someone to seize the judgment debtor's interest in another lawsuit...

I had someone psychologically and emotionally manipulate me in to giving him money for emergency medical treatment.

There are grounds to revoke an improper donation. You should see an attorney to see if you have a case to revoke the gift. However, if this was...

If there is an order in place ordering payment of child support, the failure to pay it constitutes contempt of court. Contempt of court is...

Do i need a lawyer to respond to a petition?

You do not "need" to have an attorney to respond to pleadings but it is in your best interests to have one to assist you. Some say that they can't...