Can I move out at 16?

Your parents can file an action to emancipate you. If granted by the court, your parents would no longer be responsible for you and you are...

How can a person file for divorce if the spouse cannot be found in Louisiana?

If your spouse is dodging or evading service, you can file a motion with the court to appoint a special process server to serve him. The special...

If the father has failed to visit or communicate with the child for 6 months or longer without just cause, you can have his parental rights...

How how can I adopt my goddaughters?

If you are not related to your goddaughters by blood or marriage, then you will need to hire an attorney to file for a private adoption. There is...

Does same sex couples have to be married to be on the birth certificate of a new born child?

You are correct that if you are married when the child is born, both of you will be listed as parents on the birth certificate. If you are not...

How do I go about getting a divorce if there’s still debt to be settled?

Any unsettled debt between you and your spouse will NOT delay the divorce. You should retain a divorce attorney to file the appropriate pleadings...

How long does the biological father have to make contact with his child befor losing rights

Everything Ms. Badeaux said is correct. If you marry your boyfriend/fiance', he can file a Petition for an Intrafamily Adoption once he has lived...

What can I do to speed up the divorce when my husband filed for a 102 and a non fault but he was having an affair for over 3yrs

You can file a petition for divorce based on adultery and include in your petition a request to revert back to your maiden name. A trial will be...

Can you change a child's last name w/o that child being adopted by the parent bearing that name?

If your husband adopted your child, you could change the child’s last name to your husband’s last name. If your husband did not adopt your child,...

If your step-mother adopts you, a new birth certificate would be issued which would list your step-mother as your mother.