An initial determination of custody can be filed in the parish where either parent primarily resides. If he lives in Ascension, he can file...

Can I contact a judge directly about a child custody issue?

And one question that will come up when you get to court is - "Why did you wait three years". These can be complex matters. You need to start...

Can my sons dad take full custody because he is on child support?

He's a drug abusing convicted felon. And he's "going to show the judge you are keeping the child from him and get full custody" You are living...

Can boyfriend keep my son from me if I voluntarily temporary provisional custody by mandate was done by notary?

You signing the provisional custody is not the issue. Those are revocable at any time. As Ellen stated, the issue is that you need to get a...

Do you think it’s possible the judge could rule in our favor?

Really, depends on the Judge. However, statistically, very FEW children come back from DCFS to the parents. Especially after so long. A...

How do I get my children back the legal-well mannered non-confrontational way?

I'm very surprised that the police won't assist you in getting your kids back. I suspect that the notarized paper is not the issue. I think...

Can I sue for libel from a statement in an affidavit?

Well, to answer your question, you absolutely CAN use any statement against a person in a civil suit. Libel and slander - the difference is one...

Selected as the best answer

You can't afford to NOT hire an attorney to handle this case. Some attorneys would take a case with this large of an arrears on a contingency...

What’s the legal age to leave home in the state of Louisiana.

They are correct. The legal answer is 18. There are lots of things an attorney could draft cheaply. If she is leaving without the parents...

I need to know what my options are?

First, don't take this on by yourself. These matters can be EXTREMELY volatile, and deadly. Have your friend contact a Battered Woman's...