Am I responsible to pay half of what my soon to be exhusband owes his other childs mother from back child expenses?

His child = his responsibility. The child support he is ordered to pay for a child from another relationship is his separate obligation, even...

The hearing officers in Jefferson Parish generally won't speak with any witnesses, other than the parties. The opinion of a child about custody...

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You need a lawyer who can work quickly to help you, if emergency relief is appropriate in your case. Even if emergency relief is not appropriate,...

Can a grandparent be a second guardian if the child’s father is not present? The child lives with mother and grandmother.

Certainly a grandmother who is helping to raise a child can be given rights to custody, either by agreement of the parents or by order of the...

How can I get my name off of mortgage with girlfriend?

I'm sorry to hear your plans aren't working out, but the good news is that no one can force you to own property with them, so there is a way out. ...

Would I have to drop my child support case through the state if I hire an attorney?

The State of Louisiana doesn't represent you, and so it is permissible for you to move forward with your state case with private counsel. However,...

What needs to be done so I adopt my sisters newborn? There is no father around.

How exciting! I'm pleased to hear you are willing to adopt your nephew. You will need to involve a lawyer to make it official, and you need to...

Will I have any legal right to half of the home I built during our 23 year marriage? she did a re-finance and put it in her name

Responsibility for the mortgage and ownership of the house are two separate things. You have an ownership interest that comes from the community...

HOW DO I GET A DIVORCE, WHEN MY HUSBAND IS IN PRISON?

Step one, as with most divorces, is to get yourself an experienced divorce attorney. Your husband can be served with the paperwork in jail, and if...

How do I voluntarily relinquish my rights to a child?

You can sign a voluntary surrender of your parental rights, and this will make it easier for the mother and her husband to adopt your child. You...