Do I need a lawyer?

This is not something you should do yourselves. You should contact an attorney to handle the succession. You will need to do a succession for the...

How do i adopt two kids after i get married

You can file for an Intrafamily adoption to adopt your step children. If the father has not had contact with the children for 6 months or paid...

I got married june 1st 2009 me n the guy stayed togeather for 3 months and then he disapeared can i file for alimony? n a divorc

You can file for divorce and have him served by mail. If you do not have children together and have been separate and apart for more than 180 days...

Is it legal for a property seller to provide downpayment funds (from their equity) to a buyer (non-FHA/VA, conventional loan)?

There is no legal reason why this can not be done. The issue is whether the lender knows that these funds are coming from the seller and not from...

What steps can we take for temp. custody

If you have contact with her you can get her to sign a custody by mandate which is a notarial form to grant temporary custody. If you want to file...

If I am actively seeking to disinherit an heir from becoming a forced heir, how is it proven?

Louisiana only has forced heirship for children under 23 and those who are unable to care for themselves. (CC Art. 1493) You can specify in a will...

Babysitter doing things in front of my kids that has left them scared for life! What can I do about legally?

You could sue the babysitter for emotional damage to your children but I doubt you could find an attorney to take the case unless you are willing...

I committed adultery want to admit can I get a Can I get immediately divorced

Most courts will also not permit you to admit adultery in order to obtain a quicker divorce. He would have to prove the adultery but you could...

Does the father of my unborn child have any rights to my child?

He has no rights until the child is born. After the child is born he has a right to ask for custody. If his name is on the birth certificate then...

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If a mother is deceased and the father is incarcerated for more than 10 years, can he decide who gets custody of his children?

The father can testify as to who he would prefer to place custody of his children with but the court is most likely going to decide what is in...