Q: I live in Louisiana, and need to file a petition to annul a judgement based on improper service.
I know I could have beaten them in court had I known. Can I file the motion myself, and is there a form online that I can use as a guide or a fillable PDF form I can download?
A: To an extent, all depends on the amount in controversy (or the amount of the judgment), however, something so important as this one should really have an attorney handle this. In addition to the substance (the petition to annul), there's also the procedure and time deadlines out there in which you need to be aware. As such, I recommend that you hire an attorney----absent that, I recommend that you set up a consult--even if you have to pay---to discuss specifics of your situation and the best way to proceed. As for a form or guide, I do not readily recall one, but it seems goodle is a good place to start---but it does not beat having a lawyer represent you.
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