I have lived on the same lot for 20 years. Can I take ownership of the property?

No. His succession will have to be concluded. If he did not leave it to you in his will, or make a donation of it to you prior to his death, then...

Obtaining ongoing report of the estate and how its being spent

If the estate is under administration, then you have the right to obtain an annual accounting, or such other accounting as the court should order....

Should I file for sole custody?

You should try to obtain joint custody with specific visitation rights granted to the other party. Since Louisiana does not recognize same sex...

It sounds like she received half of the Thrift Savings Plan in a hearing or judgment on the child support issue. It appears that they have not yet...

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Will he gain custody?

The court will likely grant joint custody with some type of visitation for him. The court will likely name you as domicile parent. The court will...

What happens when i gain sole custody is the father is still able to hide my child from me?

You have to have the other party served with the Rule to Change Custody. Then you should require at the hearing that he bring the child and if the...

Do I need an attorney?

Yes you do need an attorney. You can file to change custody. You should contact an experienced family law attorney in the parish where the current...

I divorced years ago and she still hasn't bought me out for the home. She now has a man staying there, can I charge them rent?

Ms. Remy is correct. Unless your previous order granted her use of the home AND granted you a fair rental value, you can not now start charging her...

I live in the state of Louisiana and I wanted to change my married name back to my madian

A married woman has the right to use either her married or maiden name, before, during or after marriage. When you do get divorce, you can ask that...

Can I sue a hospital for falsifying information to the OCS causing me to lose custody of my child before she was even released?

You can sue the hospital but you would probably not be successful. The hospital is required to report to OCS any time a baby is born that test...