Who is responsible for branches that grow over the property line?

Mr. Mitchell is correct. It appears that the branches have already interfered with your neighbor's enjoyment of the property, and he has the right...

My mother would like to purchase my husband's family fishing camp to include in my inheritance. What is the best way?

The other answers give some good ideas. Another possible strategy might be for your mother to purchase the property and donate it to your...

Congratulations on your interest in fostering pets. You probably would have been all right fostering one pet at a time had you not raised the...

My dad recently passed away. Does this Judgment of possession pass his real property in Louisiana directly to my sister and I?

The judgment of possession made you and your sister "naked owners" of your mother's one-half interest in the community property, including the...

Could a child be convicted of statutory rape?

Carnal knowledge of a juvenile (Louisiana Revised Statutes 14:80 and 14:80.1) requires that the offender be seventeen years of age or older. It...

I am assuming from your question that all parties live in Tennessee, and therefore Louisiana's forced heirship laws would not apply. If that is...

This is covered by Louisiana Revised Statute 14:62.3. The penalty provision of this reads: "B. Whoever commits the crime of unauthorized entry of...

Is it legal to fire me on my scheduled day off?

Mr. Miller is correct. As an "at will" employee, you can be fired at any time. However, the employer must still comply with discrimination and...

Is all money community property?

Property acquired through the efforts of either spouse are community property. Gifts and inherited property of one of the spouses are separate...

I was wondering if it is possible to use text messages in court for proof for adultery?

The text messages likely would not be sufficient proof. Unless you wish to establish fault, use of the Louisiana no-fault divorce procedure would...