I would like to know what would be the first and best step I need to take in order to gain physical custody of my girls?

Your first and best step would be to hire an attorney to file a petition for custody. An attorney can also help you prepare the evidence you will...

Do I have any recourse to make law enforcement aware of her intentions in a proactive manner, prior to travel to said region?

You can attempt to contact the police and make them aware of the problem. They are not required to get involved.

Can the mother file for child support after hes 18 and out of high school but is starting college

The right to file for child support terminates when the child reaches 18, unless the child is still in high school. If the child is still enrolled...

How likely is it that you could go to jail for criminal abandoment?

Most criminal charges carry potential jail time if the defendant is convicted, but in most cases - especially if it is a first offense - then a...

If i am not on the birth certificate, but have dna proof, and the mother dies do i get custody of my child?

You will need to have yourself legally declared to be the father of the child in order to file for custody on the basis of your paternity.

Is it legal to have my name attached to termination of community property papers that were from my ex's lawyer's own divorce?

That doesn't happen often in my experience. However, if you were formally served with these pleadings, it is not wise to ignore them on the basis...

What do I do next ? How do I get full custody of my kids ?

You have the right to hire a Louisiana attorney to file for a termination of the support, based on the fact that you have physical custody of the...

Is there anything I can do to get my child support lowered

You can file a motion to reduce your monthly payments if your income is substantially lowered through no fault of your own since the previous...

What to do about ex avoiding Child support?

You can speak with your caseworker to see if the State is willing to be more aggressive in trying to collect the arrearages, or you can hire a...

If a warrant has issued for your arrest, you will need to appear before the Court to have it recalled in most instances. You should consider hiring...