What forms do I need to file for divorce ?

You can obtain forms for the type of divorce you are seeking from the 9thjdc self help web site.

Do I have to repair my house if I receive insurance money after a flood.

Generally if you have a mortgage on your property the mortgage company is going to be named as an insured on the policy and the check will be made...

How can I accomplish being adopted by my step mother if I am a legal adult?

In Louisiana you can do what is called a notarial adoption which is done by a person of adult age adopting another person over the age of 18. If...

Can I go to jail for not going to court as a victim witness if I have received a supeona

Yes. A subpoena is a valid legal order and the failure to honor the order could result in you being held in contempt of court.

How can I get my dad estate if his name is not on the birth certificate but my name is on the obituary as my father.

You should first determine if he had a will or not. If he had a valid will then his estate will be distributed according to the will and being an...

From a legal standpoint there should not be an issue as to what entity or individual receives the payment. There may be tax reporting requirements...

I have been recently married in St. Lucia and just received our marriage certificate and wanted to know what else we need to do.

A married woman in Louisiana has the legal right to use her maiden name or her married name. If she wants to change the name on her social security...

How does forced heirship work in Louisiana?

The other lawyers correctly answered this question. Assuming the succession was done properly, your step mother should have a usufruct over the...

How and where to get paternity testing DNA for my deceased dad and me

You have a right to establish paternity with your deceased father but DNA testing is not likely going to be possible since he has died. There are...

Me and my wife are currently in the process of getting a divorce while we were married

The other attorneys are correct. The child is legally your child. Also, because the child was born during the marriage, you must use the time...