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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: My two sons where for full taken from their school/ stable environment in central la.

My two sons where for full taken from their school/ stable environment in central la. They are enroll and attending school with perfect attendance as well several extra curricular activities. Their dad (whom hasn’t seen nor spoken to them in almost 3 yearrs ) showed up to their school and... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 25, 2021

Hire a custody lawyer and file for ex parte custody.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: My step father and mother had custody of child 5 yrs ago. My mother and father got a divorce. She has been taken by step

Ex step father tonight. My daughter has been in my care for last five years. The dad and me are split up but share 1 wk on 1 wk off as gaurdians. Did my ex step dad just kidnap my child? He told father was just taking her somewhere on christmas? And now has taken off. Help me im confused &... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 25, 2021

Call 911 now and a custody lawyer on Monday.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: Where can I confirm that my nephew's provisional tutor has actually filed a description of property in the state of LA?
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 22, 2021

Call the Clerk of Court for the parish in which the tutorship was granted. The Descriptive List should be filed in that case.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: If someone comes to your parents home with five cars wanting to fight my child can I be charged with assault

With a deadly weapon if I have a taser to keep the people away from jumping on my child

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 22, 2021

Call 911, lock the door and video out the window.

2 Answers | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Louisiana on
Q: Recent puppy purchase from a trusted breeder 4days after purchase he is diagnosed with Parvo should the breeder pay exp?
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 20, 2021

Actually had EXACTLY that experience with a collie puppy about 10 years ago. I made a complaint to AKC, the Vet she used for vaccinations, Louisiana Dept of Ag and a civil suit with the Justice of the Peace in the breeders parish.

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1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Louisiana on
Q: What do I do to get my dog back from my ex that refuses to give him and has a protective order against me in Louisiana?

I am the true owner, I am registered in his AKC registration, all vet bills, payments, etc. He means the world to me.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 20, 2021

Pets are required treated like an appliance in Louisiana. You can get Rover back in the property partition

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Car Accidents and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: Is there any recourse for a grandparent once a tutorship is appointed? Both parents deceased.

Aunt with no children or assets of her own appointed.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 20, 2021

Hire an attorney to annul the tutorship

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption for Louisiana on
Q: Can I adopt an adult whom I consider my child who is not kin to me
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 20, 2021

Yes contact an adoption attorney to do an adult adoption.

2 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: I was pulled over on a traffic violation passenger head possession of narcotic I tried to take the charge for her

Instead we both got charged but I also got a possession of a firearm in the presence of a CdS she has pled guilty and has written an affidavit stating I had no knowledge the da is continuing prosecution stating I knew should my case be dismissed I have trial next week

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 19, 2021

Guessing you are using a public defender. You can still hire a private criminal attorney.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: If child support can not find the father to serve him, will they be able to locate him if he files his tax return?

Child support has all of the father’s information except for an address.. it is hard to find him because he travels for work & also lives with a friend. If they can not locate him to serve him the papers, will they hold his tax return or just close the case?

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 17, 2021

They can locate him if he uses his social security number or you can hire a private investigator.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Social Security for Louisiana on
Q: If I’m a long term care giver of spouse an married 31 yrs, plus not on bank acct can he put me on the streets?

He is trying to push me out the door with no where to go. My immediate family has all past away so I can’t borrow money for a place to stay.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 17, 2021

You are probably co-owner of the house. Call Southeast Louisiana Legal Services.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: how long would you be held in jail for cutting off a monitor as a minor
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 17, 2021

Can't tell if you are asking about a minor with an ankle monitor. Need to know the original criminal offense and sentence

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can i fight and win if a cop finds an old suboxone in my purse at the time had no rx but have been prescribed b4

I was stopped and a cop found an old suboxone strip behind a card in my wallet from a fewmonths before when i was seeing a doctor to receive them i either plea or go to trial tomorrow i don't think it's fair to take 2 years active felony probation on my own prescription and I've... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 16, 2021

Go get a copy of your prescription record and take it to court.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: How can i get my child support payments lowered?

When i went to court for this i had been unemployed for 6 months and they went by what i used to make so I'm ordered to pay almost 400 a month and i haven't gotten a job since then BC i was shot in a robbery and I'm left physically disabled idk wtd BC after i was ordered to pay my... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 16, 2021

You can hire an attorney to file for a reduction in child support.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Real Estate Law and Landlord - Tenant for Louisiana on
Q: My mother's home in Louisiana may have squaters. What is her right's to get rid of them?

My father passed away this year and my mother is living with my sister for care as she has alzheimer's. One of my brothers is being allowed to live in the house because he would probably be homeless as my father was supporting him. We received a two from a neighbor that he may have several... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 15, 2021

You need N attorney to interdict your mother. Then you can evict the squatters

2 Answers | Asked in Car Accidents for Louisiana on
Q: I was in an accident on Dec 14 2021 and The the cop set my court date for jan.31 2021 is this a good ticket
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 15, 2021

The Judge is going to view that as a typo and you will still be on the docket.

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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Adoption for Louisiana on
Q: Is a notarized intent to adopt form enough to bring the baby home from the hospital before starting the process?
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 13, 2021

You need an attorney to prepare a document that fulfills legal requirements to take someone else's child home.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can I get custody of my niece? She’s 11, her father is surviving.

My sister died so my niece is now living with her dad, but he works offshore for weeks at a time leaving her alone with her stepfamily. I was wondering if being next to kin of my sister, could I obtain partial legal guardianship over my neice? If not, when can she legally choose to live with me?

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 13, 2021

She doesn't get to pick. Her preference is on of 12 factors the court will consider once she turns 12 years old. However, you can file for joint custody now. Hire an experienced custody lawyer.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Louisiana on
Q: If I am the victim of a domestic charge, domestic abuse with strangulation & child endangerment

If I file a drop chargers affidavit, can CPS be called on me since I’m dropping the chargers? My mother was the one to call the cops, I refused to write a statement at first but ended up doing it bc they were booking him anyway. They took pictures because there was bruising and bleeding on my... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 11, 2021

Stay far away from him or your kids will end up in foster care.

1 Answer | Asked in Domestic Violence for Louisiana on
Q: I have court 12/10/21 test results from covid came back 12/09/21 positive for COVID-19. What do I do now?

Do I attend court or not. Time is something I don't have but also do not want to have a warrant for my arrest either. So do I attend court knowing I test positive for covid 19 or not?

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 10, 2021

STAY THE HELL OUT OF THE COURTHOUSE!!! Send someone vaccinated and boosted with a copy of your results to court.

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