I would like to think my clients don't consider the money they pay me to be a "waste," but I am very sensitive to the fact that what my clients pay...

Is it necessary to have a lawyer draw up a document that relinquishes a person rights to property and if so how long would it ta

If I understand your question, you and your husband have an agreement that he will give up his rights to any community property you all have...

Do the families of deceased have visitation privileges? My niece told us she wants to be with us and not live with her Dad.

When a parent dies, is incarcerated or divorced from the other parent, Louisiana law permits a window of opportunity for family members to maintain...

Can my ex husband take my land and house after our divorce and he is remarried for five years?

You need the advice of a Louisiana attorney well-versed in the area of community property law. If your community was never partitioned (and it may...

Where can a child custody suit be brought?

Absolutely you can file here in LA. The child is now a Louisiana resident and custody proceedings affecting the child are appropriate here (unless...

What Relevancy Does a Marriage License Have on a Custody Modification and Relocation with a Former Ex-Spouse?

Your lack of a legal marriage to your new partner should not impact your decision to relocate to a new state. However, that doesn't mean...

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Is there anything I can do on my own to push this issue with family court so I can see my granddaughter?

First of all, I am so sorry that your family is in such turmoil and that you are having trouble seeing your grandchild. But, you should take some...

If i file for divorce can i be awarded the car that is in both of our names and can i get spousal support

Louisiana is a no fault divorce state, and so you don't need a reason to divorce. Moreover, if you try to get an adultery based divorce, you will...

What can I do other than terminate my rights I'm in Louisiana .

Voluntary termination of your rights as a father is not an option in Louisiana, unless someone is trying to adopt them. The children have a right...

What can I do

It sounds like you really need to consult with a family attorney right away. The attorney needs to look at the judgment you have in place and can...