If I was married but separated for 3 yrs and would have to pay anything for a divorce?

The only way for you to dissolve the marriage is by a judgment of divorce issued by the court. It appears you have the grounds for immediate...

Whats next for child support garnishment

A child support garnishment may take as much as 50% of the payor's net income. Usually the amount of the ongoing support will be garnished along...

This language means that from May 20, 2015 forward, the community property regime is ended. However, it does not affect you and your wife's...

You should have the right to videotape in your own home.

My husband won't sign the divorce paper

Unless you can prove adultery or domestic violence on his part, or he has been convicted of a felony, you and he will have to physically separate...

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Is it customary for divorce decree to state that certain rights are reserved?

That language is common although certainly not required in order to preserve the right to partition.

If i have a failure to appear warrant for childsupport can i get a job to pay it off and they wont come after me ?childsupp

You should go to the court that issued the warrant and work out an arrangement to pay the fine, court costs, and support arrearage. The court will...

How can i change my surname from maiden name to my husbands surname?

Under Louisiana law (La. Code of Civil Procedure article 3947 and La. Revised Statutes 9:292) a woman may use the surname of her husband or her own...

Hi! I am in a tough position I am wanting a divorce as soon as possible! Can I please have advice I'm desperate!

This may seem counter-intuitive to you but it may not be in your best interest to get divorced quickly. Given your circumstances you appear to...

Filed for child support with the state of louisiana in november of 2014 still no action has been taken what can I do

Although the State typically does a good job on child support, they have a huge caseload and unfortunately some cases fall through the cracks. ...