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I got a letter in the mail about his bankruptcy and I don't understand why I got it?
answered on Nov 28, 2017
No, it can't be discharged in bankruptcy. You got the notice because he had to list you as a creditor. You may be prevented from collecting the support, however, until the order of discharge is signed.
house is on family land and they claim they can evict me tomorrow is this possible? I have paid all bills but house payment she pays that
answered on Nov 23, 2017
The issue of use of the community home is handled during the divorce proceeding. It isn't possible to use the normal eviction statutes.
answered on Oct 27, 2017
If the case has been filed in Texas, you will have to get an attorney there.
Divorce was filed 09/2016 and I was served 10/20/2016. I am pro se now and her attorney is not willing to communicate with me effectively. We have a custody hearing in December, but I would like to have the divorce finalized. I want to file the required documents to have it sent for Rule, but we do... View More 
answered on Oct 27, 2017
You do not have to wait for the settlement of any other issues. Based on what you have said, you can file the rule to show cause why a divorce should not be granted at any time. Any party can file this rule; you do not have to be the petitioner.
Can this happen? I have visitation rights which he will not abide by. It has been 2 yrs since I was able to see or talk to her
answered on Sep 7, 2017
There are certain circumstances where this can happen if you haven't exercised visitation rights in a certain amount or time or haven't paid child support in a certain amount of time. You'll want to contact an attorney immediately regarding this.
Does the tutor have authority to withdraw funds from the bank account set up for the minor?
answered on Sep 5, 2017
Without bond just means that the tutor does not have to give to the court any security or monetary guarantee that they will perform the duties faithfully in being the tutor for the child. For example, you can compare it to when someone wants to get out of jail, they will put up a bond to ensure... View More
He is the domicilary parent and we currently have a joint custody plan in effect. I think I need to file an ex parte but not sure of where to get the application for St Martin Parish16th judicial court . Can I do that on my own..I can't afford an attorney and I make too much money for a free... View More
answered on Sep 5, 2017
The clerk of court for your parish may have pre-printed ex parte custody forms, so you'll need to call and ask if one is available. If they do, you can do it on your own, but you should at least have a consultation with an attorney as there can be many moving parts for an ex parte petition.... View More
answered on Aug 25, 2017
Call The Pro Bono Project at 504-581-4043 or Southeast Louisiana Legal Services at 504-529-1000.
She shares every detail about everything. One is now 18 but the others are 13 and 14. The divorced was handled by her father, a lawyer and he has told them the same. We thought it was based of income using the support calculator for Louisisana. Just want to be sure, he has never had an attorney and... View More
answered on Aug 14, 2017
The lowest child support payment under the child support guidelines is 100 per month, however this can be deviated from if the parties entered into a consent judgment. Also, a party can file a motion to modify child support if they can show a material change in circumstances.
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