Am I entitled to settlement money after divorce?

The proceeds of the settlement from the wrongful death claim arising from his mother's death is his separate property under Louisiana law.

How likely will it be that I get custody of these children?

Without an attorney to represent you, you are at a disadvantage, and there is not way to give an accurate assessment of how likely it is that you...

Who does the minutes at the courthouse and where are the minutes kept?

The "minutes" from a court proceeding are typically kept by the court reporter for the judge in whose division or section the hearing took place.

Can a juvenile court judge overrule a custody agreement from the 19th Judicial District Court.

I assume by "agreement" you mean a judgment signed in the Family Court for EBR Parish. Yes, the Juvenile Court judge has the authority to order the...

What are my legal rights as an unmarried father in the state of Louisiana

It is unlikely that the police will get involved since she has done nothing illegal by moving out with the child and ignoring your calls. You...

I am moving to Georgia, i have a job offer there and wanted to know if a judge will allow me to get my kids for the summer.

Periods of physical custody during holidays and summers are very common in cases where the non-domiciliary parent lives in another state. There may...

I am needing advice on how to go about getting guardianship on my dad who is 73 and has dementia.

You can hire an attorney to investigate having him interdicted. If he is found to be mentally incompetent, then the court can appoint a curator to...

Can I be required to pay for previously undisclosed medical bills incurred when my child was a minor?

It depends on the language of the child support judgment. If she files for contempt against you for not paying medical expenses, she would have the...

How can a relative help keep a 4 month old baby safe from parents that are using illegal drugs?

If you do not want to file for custody yourself, you can report the parents to the police or the department of social services, child protection...

I'm not sure why you are intimidated by his threat that you "will lose your daughter," but you should hire an attorney if he is stating that he is...