How is child custody determined upon non-amicable dissolution of a non- state-recognized "common law marriage"?

As Ms. Leger pointed out, the court makes the determination based upon the best interest of the child. The fact that the parties were or were not...

My daughter is ending a 16 year, 2 child, common-law relationship. Will child support be legally mandated?

Louisiana does not recognize common law marriage unless it was created in a state that does recognize common law marriage. Therefore you daughter...

Wanting to move from Shreveport to Dallas but I I have co domiciliary custody.

The father is unlikely to get any more custody than he already has but he may prevent you from moving. You would have to show that the move would...

I had a mobile home that I allowed someone to assume the notes. Later the home was financed in her name. Unknowingly I was

You could not be a co-signer on a note unless you actually consented to being the co-signer and actually signed the note. You could be a co-buyer...

If you give someone guardianship of a child do you have to pay child support?

If you did a private adoption, where the birth certificate was changed, then you would owe child support if she was in the care of another. If you...

If a probate attorney works for the executor, should we start paying on a retainer now to protect the heirs?

You may be able to file in the court where Bill lives a request for notice. Such a request would require the court or attorney to notify you if a...

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My mother has a condition in her will that i share a property I own with my brother.

If you mother has an ownership interest in the property then she can dictate in her will to whom that property goes and under what conditions. She...

I'm a stay at home mom, Husband decided he didn't want to be married and left me with no job and our 6 year old... what to do

You need to speak to a family law attorney to file for spousal support and child support.

What kind of lawyer would I need?

You appear to have an employment issue and so would need an employment attorney. Louisiana is an at will employment state which means you can be...

My friend bought a house for me to rent to own. We never made official contract but I have emails and texts on our agreement.

Yes he probably can. Any contract dealing with real estate must be in writing. If you are not able to purchase the property you may be able to...