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my son was diagnosed with a mental illness due to drug use at 17. He is now 19 years old. My case with child support is closed bc he reached age of emancipation and was graduated . I do not owe arrears. Based on this information, will child support be able to open a new case or reopen the closed... View More 
answered on Jan 25, 2022
They may reopen support case if he is adjudged disabled due to mental illness...not due to drug use.
answered on Jan 26, 2022
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I have been a victim of domestic violence for the 17yrs I've been married. Now I do not mean I was hit every day but about once a year my husband gets very violent with me and in front of our 2 kids. About 4-5 yrs ago it was really bad and I called the police but did not press charges,he was... View More
answered on Jan 23, 2022
Hire a divorce lawyer to file for divorce, custody, child support and spousal support before the state takes your kids.
My husband has been in his life since he was 6 months old. My son only knows him as his dad and I don’t know if this would be adoption or a VAOP. My son is now 2 almost 3 and we want his name from his birth name (my pre married name) to our name.
answered on Jan 21, 2022
Its not illegal but the Sheriff gets to make the work assignment
answered on Jan 21, 2022
Are you talking about a child support or spousal support order?
My wife passed away and I have 3 minor children. There was no Will and the only community property is our home. My wife and I are on both the mortgage and the title. I am considering selling the home and know I need to go through succession but my question is on the process.
There is not a... View More
answered on Jan 21, 2022
The court may want to appoint a curator for the children.
answered on Jan 20, 2022
Spouses have the obligation to financially support each other.
answered on Jan 20, 2022
Custody by mandate is only one year long and does not abdicate the financial responsibility to support a child.
to be contacted by internet, telephone, 3rd party, etc by that person anymore and make the alleged abuser clearly aware that they DO NOT want to be contacted by that person at all anymore and if that person DOES NOT comply with that persons request and CONTINUES to contact that person AFTER being... View More
answered on Jan 20, 2022
Your question is convoluted. But if told to cease and desist, continued contact is harassment.
His parents are suing me for custody. I had a drug problem. I no longer do, but he Has been a state trooper (just recently retired) for I believe about 40 years. He knows every judge, DA, everyone, all across the state. What are my options?
answered on Jan 16, 2022
If you and the children live in Louisiana, then the case stays in Louisiana. Hire a custody lawyer.
answered on Jan 15, 2022
Your dog can run free only if you have a fenced yard. Otherwise he needs to be walked on a leash.
She asked me to sign paperwork relinquishing my rates what do I do
answered on Jan 15, 2022
DO NOT SIGN!!! Hire a lawyer to review all documents. She is trying to take your inheritance.
She admitted to setting him up so she could press the charges on him out of revenge for us being together. He was charged with domestic abuse by strangulation and child endangerment. A restraining order was issued on him. She has been harrasing him since the day he got out of jail. 200-300 messages... View More
answered on Jan 13, 2022
Yes if her rights are terminated. You need an adoption lawyer.
2014 Toyota to camo seized found 28 grams of meth. It was my daughter using my truck to move now I have no transportation
answered on Jan 13, 2022
You need a criminal attorney to file for wrongful forfeiture.
If one parent is admitted to the hospital due to mental health/anxiety needs, will that have a negative affect on said parent? Will they appear unfit?
answered on Jan 11, 2022
Admission to treatment facility for mental health issue can be used by other parent to change custody.
answered on Jan 11, 2022
Any money given to the mother, after the date that the child support motion was filed, can be credited against arrears, ongoing or future child support, IF the father can prove it was paid.
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