Questions Answered by Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Q: I have soul custody of my 4 children. I want to let the oldest one who is 15 go live with his mother.

Attorney or mediator can do a Consent Judgment for you. You don't have to go to court. School Board will accept that.
Q: Does the time limit to respond to a petition apply to each individual defendant or all as a group?
Q: Can you explain to me what does Reto pay means for child support in the State of Louisiana

If you ever fell behind, she can get that missed child support even after the kids have turned 18 and graduated from high school.
Q: In Louisiana does a lawyer get their fee before medical bills are paired ?

If that's what the contract says, then yes. If that's not what the contract says, then no. If you don't have a contract, then get a new lawyer.
Q: If a 17y/o beats up a 14y/o could they get potential charges

Yes the 17 year old can be charged as an adult with battery on a minor.
Q: How is child support calculated in this scenario?

Yes and your attorney can make sure your adjusted gross income is reduced by your preexisting support obligation for your first child.
Q: How do I file for divorce due to abandonment?

There is no divorce on grounds of abandonment. 5he grounds available to you are:
6 months separation,
Physical abuse,
Adultery,
Conviction of a felony.
Your attorney can however file for spousal support.
Q: I was parked, officer gave me my license and a ticket for invalid drivers license, then asked the other officer what the
Q: the police lied on the report. i can prove it but have a public defender that wants me to just plead out.

Hire a private attorney. If you were parked, then no reason to search and video, or lack thereof, will demonstrate that.
Q: How does a prosecutor expect to win a conviction in front of a jury, when the allege victim says no crime was committed?
Q: My boyfriend got Served papers For a contempt hearing and motion to intervene. Its state's that he is 44,000 in arrears.
Q: I have a truck. Title,registration,bill of sale and insurance in my nane

First tell him to return your truck. Print the request then..go to the Sheriff and file a criminal charge of theft or simply go take it if you have a duplicate key. After you have it, get it rekeyed.
Q: Do doctors have authority to involuntarily treat you for suicidal ideations
Answered on Jan 24, 2019
Q: I havent receive any child support since the 18th of december 2018. Is the shutdown affecting my child support?

Child support is state not federal. Contact your support enforcement worker.
Q: Can my sister sign something to give concent for me to care for her child without having to go to court?
Q: I got pulled and got a speeding ticket 4 months ago. I lost the ticket and completely forgotten about until now.

Hire a traffic court attorney to get the attachment recalled and handle the traffic offense.
Q: Is there a difference between second degree battery and aggravated second degree battery ?

2d degree battery exposure up to $2000 and/or 5 years
aggravated 2d degree battery exposure up to $10,000 and/or 15 years.
Both would necessitate a criminal attorney
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