Ex refuses to sell marital home in which he resides.

You can file suit to partition community property. The court could give home to either party or could order it sold either privately or by sheriff...

How long after you sign the papers to settle your case does it take for your check to come?

Depends upon what type of case and what the agreement provides for.

I'm 17 and 9 months old, I'm trying to change my name. My mother has agreed to let me change my name.

Wait 3 months till you are 18 then you need neither parents consent.

I am wanting to file for divorce how long after I file will my spouse find out this has happened???

Depends upon how long to process the petition and get him served. If you are asking for some type of hearing, such as custody or support, then the...

Filing divorce in Louisiana, we rent home, I don't work, but he contributes no rent money, my parents pay, who should move out

Generally the court will give use of the home to the party that is granted custody of the children. If your parents or you can make the payments...

I agree with what Mr. Maas said. In addition you may be entitled to inherit if you are a forced heir. If you are under 23 at the time of your...

Can I leave with my child?

You would probably not be arrested. But Louisiana's relocation statute applies to you whether you have a custody judgment or not. You must notify...

Can the mother pay child support while I have my son if we have joint custody?

Child support is based upon the incomes of the parents and not the amount of time each parent has the child. If you had shared custody, such as a...

Can my wife kick me out of our apartment with her and my child and thin take my name of the lease without me having any say so

It depends upon whose name is on the lease and what the agreement is with the apartment rental company. This is not a family law issue but a...

I want to adopt my wife's children.

No. The statute says if he has failed to visit without just cause. The court would probably consider being prevented from visitation as a just...