You are entitled to 50% of the amount that accrued in the 401K during your marriage. If your husband withdrew money out of the plan during your...

Will I have to begin paying child support immediately, even though we are still married, and at the moment i am unemployed?

Although you are still married if the minor child is not currently living with you, you can be ordered to pay child support even if your wife...

If I get a legal separation can I protect myself from being held responsible for her debts or criminal activity by writing bad c

In the State of Louisiana, we do not have legal separations; however, if you were to file a Petition for Divorce, once your Judgment of Divorce is...

What can we do about this custody situation?

At all times the order of the Court should be followed; so, as it presently stands as you have described the court has ordered that the mother be...

Can't we just do a title transfer without changing the original divorce papers?

It will not be necessary to go back into court if you and your husband are in agreement. One of you would just donate your interest in the property...

How would we be able to legalize the care if the situation should happen?

Your friend should execute a will designating you as the "tutrix" of her minor children. In the event that something should happen to her you would...

Can the mother take him back to court for an increase if they both agreed on the number? Also she's the one who said the number.

Yes, child support can be modified by either party at anytime if there is a change in circumstances that would result in either a 25% increase or...

If we are to let her live with us, is there any legal consequences that her, or my family, could face?

No, your friend is 18 years old and has reached the age of majority where she can legally make any and all decisions for herself.

Do the families of deceased have visitation privileges? My niece told us she wants to be with us and not live with her Dad.

It is not likely that you would be able to get an order removing your niece from her father without some very grave circumstances being present....

If I have my documents proving how I couldn't work what can they do. Will they work with me?

If you are unable to pay your child support it is imperative that you file a Motion for Reduction of Child Support. Your medical paperwork, etc...