Gonzales, LA asked in Divorce for Louisiana

Q: I was having a spine fusion on November the 2 nd and my wife took my kids and moved out now I’m having to buy her out

We’ve lived in separate rooms over 8 years went meet with my attorney and hers now they have me paying her $65,000 for a house she abandoned when I was at my lowest my mom who’s in her 70s had to help me through the healing process and November 9th my wife put a restraining order on me which got thrown out and I’m on long term disability only take home $2116 and I have to pay her $668 a month I want joint custody every other weekend during school like I told both attorneys I’m not book smart it’s in kids best interest but I want 50/50 custody can someone please shed some light and give me some guidance please

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Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
Answered
  • Baton Rouge, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: Your post indicates that you have an attorney----please set up a meeting with your attorney to discuss the concerns contained in your post---your attorney is more aware of your case and situation than anyone who is reading this post for the first time---plus, you are paying him, so get his advice and thoughts. Good luck.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Answered
  • Covington, LA
  • Licensed in Louisiana

A: You are combining partition issues with custody issues and child support issues. Talk to your lawyer or get a new one.

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