HHow. An you get house arrest instead of going to the halfwayhouse?

A sentence on a criminal conviction, or probation or parole condition, that involves house arrest or a halfway house rather than a prison sentence...

Why should I be in contempt of court?

"Contempt" means to be in violation of specific language in a valid judgment. I don't know whether you "should" be in contempt, or even if someone...

Louisiana law does not provide a procedure for the erasure of marriage records.

HHiw long will it take the judge to grant a motion for dismissal?

If your fiance was told that criminal charges would be dismissed in exchange for completing some class, then the prosecutor could dismiss the...

Can I be taken to jail for $3171.58 arrears if my child whom been living with me over a year? I'm court ordered to pay $234

If you are found to be in contempt of court for nonpayment, a jail sentence is one of the possible consequences you face.

Can I sue my mom for child support and if so how much will it cost for court?

Louisiana law does not give you the authority to successfully sue your own mother for funds to pay for college.

Can I request it in court Wednesday? My daughter is about to be 19 years old and because I refuse to hAve a relationship with th

If you were legally ordered to pay the support, you cannot unilaterally terminate arrearages which have already accrued, although you can hire an...

Can I be taken to jail for arrears if my daughter has reached the age of 18 and have been living with me over one year?

If you are in contempt of court for nonpayment, a jail sentence is possible. Having the child come live with you does not automatically terminate...

What can I do to receive a child support payment that with the system and the father hasn’t paid in years?

If it's a state case, contact your case worker or the support enforcement division of your local D.A. If it's not a state case, hire an attorney to...

Can an unresolved paternity suit from an uninvolved ex from almost 15 yrs ago affect a legal surname change for my son

If your current husband adopted the child, then the name could be changed through that proceeding. Without an adoption, removing the biological...