If your net profit from the settlement (the amount after attorney's fess, medical bills, and other valid liens are paid) is $50,000, it is highly...

If there has been no papers filed, can I take my child out of state without the fathers consent?

Temporarily taking the child to another location for your safety or the safety of the child is permissible, but relocating the child outside of...

What rights does the father have if the custodial parent(mother) dies?

The father of minor children becomes the presumed legal custodial parent of the children if the other parent dies and there is no provision in a...

Can a person be sued for lying about not being married and starting a serious relationship with another person?

Yes a person can definitely be sued in such a case. But if the person who is sued obtains a competent lawyer, that person can have the suit dismissed.

How old does a child have to be to consent to move with the other parent?

Louisiana law might not control in your case, but under Louisiana law there is no prescribed age when the child gets to make the determination...

What rights do I have as a grandparent in a custody case or do I have to file for them?

Your daughter can address these problems in a custody or contempt proceeding, but you would not be able to enforce her custodial or parental rights...

If I file abandonment against my child's father does that take him off the birth certificate and relieve him of child support?

There are several options available, other than getting bullied into giving up the support that the father is obligated to pay for his child. Hire...

Is it possible for a father to gain joint custody of a 12 1/2 year old child has always lived with her mom ?

Joint legal custody is preferred by most judges in most cases. However, joint legal custody does not always alter the living arrangements and...

Can a father keep a child if he is not on the birth certificate?

It is unlikely that the police will force the father to return the child to you without a court order, since they typically consider this situation...

Dose Louisiana have a wait on getting remerry after my device

A person can get remarried (not "remerried") after his/her divorce (not "device") is finalized. The only waiting period would be the time required...