You will need to have an attorney prepare and file a succession for your mother's estate. The result will be a document known as a judgment of...

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Can a property Owners Association put a lien on propertys whose owners refuse to contribute to paving the access road?

It depends upon the building restrictions placed on the properties. Take the subdivision restrictions to a local real estate attorney and review...

Can an owner of house with 1/4 interest in ownership place a lien on the house for services rendered to maintain the property

If you had a contract with the other owners to perform repairs on the home you could file what is known as a materialman lien. But if not then you...

What documentation do I need to ensure make my ex give me my half of the taxes

Generally unless you are married you can not file a joint tax return. There is no tax for that can do what you suggest. You could ask that he...

My mother recently deceased and I was told that she had a will prepared. How can I find out what lawyer or who may have the will

A relative must contact the lawyer first. The lawyer does not know when a person he has prepared a will for has passed away. Have your sister...

Husband is abusive and disabled would I have to pay alimony

There are two types of alimony in Louisiana. Our law now refers to it as spousal support. Temporary spousal support is based upon the needs of the...

Father died four children gave mother "usufruct" of money. Daughter and one son have drained everything. What can be done?

When a person has a usufruct it means they can use the thing. The only way to use money is to spend it. Therefore if the mother has the usufruct...

Child support and custody agreement. Can this be legally binding without court?

You can do what you intend but it must be approved by the court and be submitted in the form of a judgment. It can not be done until the child is...

Should I still be paying child support? If my daughter, who was in foster care for a little over 8 months, is back at home w/me?

I think what you mean is that child protection services is intending to set a placement hearing on the matter. The time depends upon the court...

My friend is getting beat up by her boyfriend, black eyes and all, she won't leave him and won't report him. Can I do something?

You can contact the police and they can investigate the case but in most cases unless the victim is willing to press charges and testify the...