I am thinking of divorcing my wife of 22 years after my twins graduate from High School.

Louisiana provides for a no fault divorce so the reason for the divorce does not matter, either party can obtain a divorce without any requirement...

Can a mother take a 15 yr old out of state to live without telling the father or getting his permission?

It depends on the current custody judgement. If the judgment does not provide for relocation then the relocation statute applies and you must give...

Hello after a custody decision has been made by a judge how long do you have to appeal this decision in Louisiana?

The sppeal delay is 37 day from mailing judgment. (7 days for new trial plus 30 for appeal. Child custody is always subject if you can show a...

My father and his siblings have oil royalties that they haven't collected since 1940. They're looking for an attorney in LA.

If there were no producing wells on the property then no royalties would be due. You need to contact a real estate attorney in the parish where the...

My sister had + drug test, her kids are being checked for physical abuse. We R taking kids, will she be arrested? .

The children will probably be interviewed by Child Protective Services to determine if they are deemed to be children in need of care (CINC). ...

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How to respond to a Motion to Continue and Mandate Mediation?

You will have to ask at attorney licensed in New Mexico about the law there but generally you should be able to file to withdraw your motion to...

Seeking to file a succession without an attourney, is it possible?

You could do it yourself but it would be much better to have an attorney handle it. The quoted price is about right to do 2 successions together...

Grounds for temporary custody?

Temporary custody is not favored by the courts. There are many steps required to get what is called ex parte temporary custody which include...

Can a father take child and move to Alaska without the mothers permission ?

Yes. Unless there is a custody judgment rendered by a court either parent has the right to physical custody of the child and can take them. You...

How much time would it take for an ex-husband who neglected to show up for court, and was missing 8 years, to get visitation?

He would have to file a motion to modify the custody if he wanted that changed. It depends on what parish he has to file in as to the time but...