If there are minor children, the waiting period is 365 days separate and apart. There are two ways to do this. First, you can file at the...

My wife admitted to adultery and wantcustody of our 3 yr old son

If you reconciled after the admitted adultery you can not use that as a basis for the divorce. It has to be new adultery. Although you may want...

Is it too late to recover property or assets that were hidden?

If there was an asset that was not mentioned in the settlement you can always go back and divide that asset. (for example a pension) If it is...

Can you get Emacipated at 17 and move in with your ex step mom?

Limited Emancipation by authentic act must be signed by the parent with legal custody. You could also obtain judicial emancipation. Considering...

Do I have to have an attorney to disolve a Covenant Marriage in Louisiana?

I concur with the caution of other attorneys regarding invalid divorces done by the parties themselves. My advise is to search more for a family...

How can I find out if my wife filed for a divorce from me in La

Any divorce filed in Louisiana or any other state would require service on the other party. Normally if both parties are in the state, the sheriff...

In a Lease-Purchase Agreement on property; Is the asking price just a flat price, or is there taxes added to the asking price.

Normally a well drafted agreement will say which party is responsible for property taxes. There should not be any sales taxes, but only parish and...

Minor rights

Unless he is married or has been emancipated by you he is still in your custody and must move with you. He does not have a right to object to the...

What to do about estates with no will

The best advice is for both of you to make wills giving all of your estate to the other party. The cost should be relatively inexpensive, probably...

Will and Inheritance questions

If there is no will his children will inherit his one half interest of all community property, which may include your savings account, and his...