The penalty for making a false statement about the biological paternity of a child is a fine of ten thousand dollars or imprisonment for not more...

I am 17 and by boyfriend is 19 am I able to move out and live with him without my parents being able to bring me back?

No. You are still under the care of your parents until you are 18 or have been emancipated. Additionally, if you and your boyfriend have sexual...

Can I get my divorce petition thrown out and file my own petition for divorce?

Having the wrong date of the marriage is not fatal to the divorce petition, the court would likely amend to correct the error. You could file your...

My wife just moved out and left our daughter with me. I'm going to file for divorce, will I have a problem getting custody now?

The court considers the best interest of the child in deciding custody. The court considers the factors listed in Civil Code Article concerning...

When doing a succession of property, does the handicap person get the same equal share as others

A handicapped person would be considered a forced heir of their parent, or grandparent. See CC Art. 1493. He is entitled to 1/4 if he is the only...

Can two people be charged with the same crime?

Yes. Multiple people can be charged from the same incident.

I have a hearing officer's conference in four days. My attorney has not responded to my emails, phone calls or text messages.

Go to hearing & if attorney does not show then ask for continuance.

How do I get my kid back?

If your name is not on the birth certificate you will have to establish paternity. You will need an attorney. You may contact DCFS & request that...

The court will use your actual income and her actual income. The schedules do not take into consideration the different cost of living. Contact...

My wife is trying to get custody of her daughter but she cannot afford a lawyer right now, how to get a court date

You can file a motion to modify custody which will have an order setting a court hearing. But if she wants her daughter back she should consider...