What are the steps I need to take to legally rescind my portion of the estate? Will I need to file in MS and LA?

You need to contact the attorney handling the estate and let him know you wish to recind your interest in the succession. You can do that in...

What can I do to have my almost 2 year old little girl daddy to sign over his rights or have his rights revoked?

Once you are married your new husband can adopt the child and terminate the rights of the natural father based upon him not paying support for a...

I am adopted by my father he is common law married to a woman. what do i need to do before he passes.

First off, Louisiana does not recognize common law marriage unless it occurred or would be recognized in the state where the putative marriage...

My father adopted a 29 year old woman without my stepmother's knowledge. Is the adopted daughter a legal heir?

Yes the adopted daughter does inherit the same as a natural born child. You can adopt an adult by simple notarial act. The child is only the...

Being a convicted felon does not terminate the rights and responsibilities of a parent. Custody is always subject to being changed if a change in...

Divorce and pre nuptial agreements

Recordation is not required for the agreement to be effective between the parties. (See Couvillion v. Couvillion 886 S.2d 474) You can request in...

How do I file for divorce on my own without representation?

You may be able to obtain forms from your local court to file for divorce yourself. If not you can obtain forms from this site:...

Where should I start to get 50/50 custody of my daughter?

You are probably better off letting her give you more time and working up to the point where you are getting nearly 50% and then go back to court. ...

I had ex parte custody and now have sole custody. What can my ex do to fight it?

If he can show a change in circumstance he can ask for a change in custody. Custody is always subject to change if circumstances change. He can...

I won sole custody of my kids last week w/ supervised visitation for my ex, who didn't show up for court. Can he fight it?

He can ask for a new trial, he can file an appeal, or he can ask for a change in custody. Custody is always subject to be changed if he can show a...