Does my 17 yr old neice have to live with her father and step mother? We are in Louisiana?

Emancipation may be an option for her. If not, the legal custody of her must be determined by a court. I suggest you contact an attorney.

Can a parent who resides in Louisiana leave taking 6 month baby with her when she goes if father is in Louisiana?

The time periods the child lived in Florida and Louisiana can be important for jurisdiction purposes. You should consult a lawyer.

I was married for 30 years. I have never worked. What are the spousal support rules in Louisiana. What am I entitled to?

You should be a good candidate to receive spousal support as long as you can show the court you have a need and your spouse has the ability to pay....

What rights does a woman have in Louisiana when her estranged husband is threatening to move her children across state lines?

For him to move the children out of state he must follow the Louisiana Child Relocation statutes, which require appropriate notice to you and a...

If I filed a protection order against someone and my name is on the lease can I gain access without him being there?

You need to read your protective order carefully. Does it grant you use of the home? If so, he will have to leave and you may occupy it.

Children do not have that power. As a child gets older the preference of the child is a factor the court considers in determining custody of the...

Can I receive money from my husbands lawsiut ?

I agree with Jacqueline's answer. However, you may have a claim for a portion of his lost wage claim if he has one.

I'm in the military. My sister wants to give me legal gardenship of my nephew. How do I go about obtaining guardenship.

You have at least 2 options, one of which is simple and inexpensive but may not give you enough authority to act for the child. The simple,...

How long before I marry again?

For a regular U.S. citizen there is no requirement of a waiting period between divorce and remarriage. You need to consult with an immigration...

Can my son stay with non custodial parent while we are waiting for modification?

Until the court acts on modification, for the child to stay with you, the mother's agreement is required. And that should be in writing to protect...