My mother died and within a couple of days my father allowed one of my brothers along with his wife and two children to move in.

If the will has been probated, which means recorded in the court, then you can obtain a copy and take to an attorney to review. If your mother...

I gave my son up for adoption through agency through our church it was open nd now i can't get through to anyone

Normally after an adoption the parental rights are terminated by the court. The court records are sealed to prevent any information about the...

How does my boyfriend go about adopting my 5 year old daughter as his own?

You could do an intrafamily adoption or step parent adoption if your boyfriend was married to you. You do not have to be married for any length of...

There is a higher burden of proof for a non-parent to obtain custody. The law gives preference to the parents of a child. If the parents consent...

Louisiana-in divorce settlement am I entitled to part of my wife retirement from school board we were married in 2000, .

You would be entitled to half of her school retirement and she would be entitled to half of any retirement you acquired during the marriage. You...

What happened to a mortgage loan lien against your house that is over seventeen years which was a 15 year loan?

Just because the company filed bankruptcy it does not release your property. In Louisiana a lien such as a mortgage prescribes (can be cancelled by...

Me and friend singed a agreement for me to buy her house from her but it is hand written with one witness will it hold in court?

The sale is valid but will not hold up in court because it is not an authenic act. A transaction for land must be in writting. If it is not an...

Do we need a real estate/property lawyer?

There are two methods. One is a bond for deed where they retain ownership until you complete payments. The other is a sale and mortgage where they...

Do I automatically have sole custody of my child?

No you will not automatically have sole custody. Both parents are entitled to custody of the child. If the father's name is listed on the birth...

In my divorce papers there is no stipulation about supervised visitation. Can he tell me now that I can't see kids without it?

If he is named as the domicile parent, and your custody judgment does not specify what visitation you have, then you will need to file a rule to...