If the mother has custody, and is willing to grant you custody, you can have her sign a custody by mandate, which is a notarial document giving you...

Can I take the biological fathers rights away ?

Yes but only under very limited circumstances. You can make a will and designate a person you trust to be the tutor of the minor child and the...

Bought house with my significant other. My name is on the mortgage which I copaid for more than 20 years.

Having your name on the mortgage does not create any ownership interest. You need to find out if you have ownership in the property. If you do...

My father divided his property into 3 segments and gifted each of his 3 adult children one of the segments.

The answer provided by Mr. Stutes is correct. You can sell your parcel provided it has been adequately described or surveyed and your father...

Can I get my 10 year old daughter a passport without her biological dad's permission?

If his name is not listed on the birth certificate then you should not need his permission to obtain a passport.

What is the residency requirement for a divorce in Louisiana?

The other answer is correct but if you intend to make Louisiana your domicile you can go ahead and file. You can also show you intend to make this...

How can I legally get rid of an abandoned, dilapidated mobile home that was left by a former tenant in my mobile home park?

You have the right to remove it from your land if the owner has not contacted you. You should determine who it is registered to and send a...

Do I need a separate succession for my mother and my father?

You can normally wait until both parents pass to do a joint succession for both of them. However if anything was registered in the name of the...

Family child custody arrangements

It would be better if you were married. The court will not likely separate the two boys. The simple fact that one parent has a different...

Is it possible to relinquish power of attorney powers for an aunt of mine, and not be held responsible for her long term nursing

You have the right to revoke a power of attorney. Obtain an attorney to prepare the revocation and file it in all the places where the original...