This young man lost his mother at 14 & went to live with her former boyfriend off & on who never adopted him. My husband & I have been active in his life all these years as de facto parental figures. He has called me Mom for half his life. I would like to adopt him because family is... View More 
The parent of my child refuses to pay child support even though she is capable of doing so, she was ordered to pay child support in March of 2023, She states that it is complete nonsense and that she will not be paying it and so far has held true to her word on that, The judge also ordered that... View More
I'm 26 and live in Louisiana. I am out of the house also. I needed a new laptop about a year ago but didn't have the funds. They offered to buy it up front and did. The laptop is paid for. They told me to pay them back but that fell to the way side and there's no written contract or... View More
My 12 year old son, has not seen or heard from his real dad in 5 years. My son is going through some behavioral problems and my mom said she can take him but she lives in Texas. Do I need to get consent from his real dad for him to go live with her. Also, can I just get a paper notarized saying... View More
I have video evidence of her saying she kicked me video evidence of her throwing my things out our home and I called the police myself
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
I'm so sorry you're going through this difficult situation. False accusations and wrongful restraining orders can be incredibly stressful and upsetting. It's good that you have video evidence to help support your case.
Here are some steps I would recommend:
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My siblings and I were given a check for one account., The other account is a joint account with her and I. Am I obligated to give them money from that account since it is a joint account?
There's no father listed on the birth certificate, he left when we found out I was 11 weeks pregnant and I haven't seen or heard a word from him since. My fiancee has been the one in his life for the past 6-7 years including his mother and sister. That's the only people my kid has... View More
The child is 14yrs old and the mother does not provide anything for the child. The child do visit mother. The mother did loose custody of her oldest child and at one time did not have a permanent address. The father provides shelter, food, clothing and transportation for the child. The mother have... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2024
What do you mean by "complete custody"---also, what does the current custody order provide---what are the terms? If the child is 14 years old, I think the appropraite thing for you to do is to seek a consult with a family lawyer in your area to discuss the specifics of your current... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
Courts in Louisiana are not 100% uniform in how they will grant a divorce, especially if you are not represented. My advice is to call the local bar association and see if they can provide any assistance to you, or if they can recommend an attorney who will meet/consult with you at a reduced rate... View More
Suit. Judgement was 2014 divorced in 2022 AM I entitled by Ohio law my share.
answered on Mar 11, 2024
If the settlement has been signed by a Judge as an Order of the Court or a Judgment of the Court, then return to Court and seek enforcement of the Judgment. If you have an attorney representing you then I advise you to contact said attorney about this. If you did not have an attorney, then please... View More
In Shreveport, LA. Our judgement says 50/50, but my ex enrolled our kids in stuff neither of us can afford, and she has admitted she has her parents pay her portion of the expensive tuition she chose because she cannot afford it (neither of us can), while still seeking reimbursement from me. What... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2024
In Shreveport, LA, if your ex-spouse is enrolling your children in activities that neither of you can afford and seeking reimbursement for expenses beyond the agreed terms, your options may include requesting a modification of the existing child support and expense-sharing order. You can petition... View More
Married for 10 years, child is 7 years old, both would be living locally to child's school, no criminal history for both parents, no history of domestic abuse from either parties, no infidelity on either side, everything is under fathers name, father employed as AVP Branch Manager, Wife... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2024
All cases are different and depend on the specific facts however the Courts prefer that both parents be involved in the life of the child so based on that, the likelihood of joint custody is high. I am not sure what you mean by SPLIT. If you mean SHARED, then the answer remains the same: the... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In Louisiana, obtaining a divorce, even with the intention of relinquishing rights to children, may not be entirely free due to court fees and possible attorney costs. However, low-income individuals might qualify for a fee waiver or reduced-cost legal services through legal aid organizations. The... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In Louisiana, child support may be temporarily paused during a modification request to allow the court time to review the current financial situations of both parents and to ensure that the new child support amount reflects any changes in income, including commissions. For parents with... View More
Charges were dropped due to lack of evidence and the case plan was completed months before they were able to move him to the state i was living in.
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answered on Jan 29, 2024
In Louisiana, if Child Protective Services (CPS) has kept your child in custody after charges against you have been dropped and you've completed your case plan, you may have grounds to take legal action. However, the decision to sue CPS should be carefully considered and based on a thorough... View More
I am not the biological father but the baby has my last name because we were married before and after she was born
answered on Jan 28, 2024
You certainly have a right to dipsute this should you choose to do so. You should consult with a family law attorney in your area to discuss your options re: the breakup/dissolution of your marriage and the incidental matters, including, divorce, child support, child custody, spousal support and... View More
Away from the date I filed for the motion will be the new date ?
answered on Jan 18, 2024
The judge will sign a written order either granting the motion to reset or denying it. If the motion is granted, the order will state the new date. If the hearing officer conference is drawing near and you haven't received the judge's order yet, I'd suggest calling the clerk's... View More
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