Ex wife trying for custody and child support after 5 years of little to no contact

50/50 custody is the preferred type of custody in Louisiana these days. Once it is established, it is difficult to change, because the child's...

You do have some time, but beware of waiting too long, just as a practical measure. As Ms. Badeaux mentioned, should your ex die before you secure...

Can visitation with children be forced on a parent?

I believe you should meet with an attorney very soon to plan how to act in this strange situation. A party who does not exercise visits can be...

What is my cheapest divorce in state of louisiana

Louisiana allows for a relatively quick process for obtaining a divorce when the parties have been separated for at least 180 days and have no...

Can mom do a voluntary transfer of custody to us without an attorney?

The attorney handling the adoption should have put some type of provisional custody in place for you already. It's not a difficult procedure, but...

Can the video be used in court and if they currently both share joint custody can he stop us from swapping the child's school?

You need to sit down and have a thorough consult with an experienced family lawyer. As Ms. Badeaux's response implies, your situation could...

We have been together off and on for 13 years. Just recently married. Am I entitle to spousal support?

A family attorney can help you assess your options. For example, if you wait the 6 months, you could potentially get spousal support during that...

What would be my best course of action to get the rest of my settlement?

If you have a judgment requiring him to pay you that amount, he is in contempt of it by failing to pay. You can ask the court to find him in...

Does she have to go on visitations with her father if she doesn't want to? Is there also a such thing as a "big brother law"?

It's hard when your teenager is pushing back when you're trying to follow a court order of visitation. But your judgment gives her father the...

Is my ex wife's law degree or partnership income which were both acquired while we were married, considered community property?

In Louisiana, a claim can be made for contributions made by the community to the education or training of one of the spouses. If the community...