Do I have to go to court to get into the Pretrial Diversion Program?

That really depends on how the City Attorney's office runs its PTI program. Most of the time, as long as you are accepted into the PTI program,...

I signed a year leased with landlord thats states water is included but it wasnt?

Under this scenario, I would think your landlord would be in violation of the lease agreement by not providing you with water as provided for in...

How do I get custody of my younger sister who is 14 and I am 21! Her mom is willing to give me custody..

I am not sure what you mean by "doesn't want her." If this is a temporary situation, your mother can gave you provisional custody by mandate....

I can't find the magazine collection agency?

Was this the first letter you received from Credit Solution Services? Have you received any letters since this letter? You should consult with...

If a person is on child support and switch jobs do they have to have a court order to deduct payment from their check?

I am assuming you already have a judgment of child support when giving this answer. LSA-R.S. 9:303 authorizes the court to order an income...

How can I fight a defamation lawsuit?

The fact that you may have said a false statement is enough to file an action for defamation. It is irrelevant that you did not disseminate the...

Do I have to have an attorney to disolve a Covenant Marriage in Louisiana?

If you do everything properly, you are not required to have a attorney for your divorce. However, I should caution you that if the divorce is...

Lender demanding cash instead of taking collateral.

The lender can demand cash or it can demand its collateral, or both. Even if they take the boat and sell it, your son will still owe the...

I have a judgment on a credit card filed beyond the statue of limitations;can I try to dispute & dismiss judgment in court?

The prescriptive period (that's what Louisiana calls the statute of limitations) for a judgment is 10 years and judgments can be renewed, giving...

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My husband has stated he is leaving me and that I have no claim to any property, is that true?

Unless you signed a separation of property agreement or pre-martial agreement with your husband, everything purchased during your marriage to him...