Depending entirely on the wording of the judgment, if it actually says "at the father's discretion," that is exactly what it means. You have the...

Hire a divorce attorney w/ a 5000 dollar retainer fee or a hire a mediator? And spousal support question....

Your sister needs an attorney to protect her rights. A mediator may be helpful to work through the problems the parties have, but even with a...

What can I do to get my visitation of my son back it's temp suspended to supervision and she will only let herself supervis

A lawyer helping you with this answer would need to know the terms of any order of custody presently in place, and why the court decided that you...

Where would my husband need to file for visitation for his daughter we live in Louisiana and she lives with her uncle in Missis?

The answer to the question you posed perhaps relies on some information you have not provided in your question. How long was the father in...

Can I get custody of my late son's twin boys?

In Louisiana a grandparent whose child is deceased has the right to petition for visitation. Custody is significantly more difficult than...

Can a spouse get anything bought before you married them with inheritance or insurance settlement money when divorcing them

A personal gift to your spouse from separate funds is not usually recoverable in the divorce, unless there are circumstances that allow you to...

Can I have my ex husband's rights terminated due to none payment of child support going on for 6 months and abandonment ?

In Louisiana, the termination of the father's parental rights in an intrafamily adoption case rests on two prongs, parental consent and the "best...

Can DCFS contact my ex boyfriend about an open case, if the child is not legally his. He's not on the birth certificate.

If you have advised DCFS that your ex-boyfriend is the biological father, they may advise him regarding an open case of abuse or neglect, because...

Can i file for divorce in Louisiana when i just moved here and need to divorce someone from texas?

You can get jurisdiction in Louisiana for your status (the divorce), if Louisiana is where you intend to remain, called your "domicile." You would...

How do I cut ties legally to an unborn child in a same sex marriage where my wife is pregnant?

While your question is not definitively answered in Louisiana law, some cases give direction. In a fairly recent case, a non-biological former...