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0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: If the father is doing drugs around my child with joint custody what can I do

He told he me he never going to stop smoking marijuana so I need to know how can I get the judge to have him drug tested or what can I do

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Family Law and Probate for Louisiana on
Q: My mom passed in Louisiana, owned a suv & insurance was paid in full at the time. Can her son drive it and how long?

My mom passed 11/23. He instantly got in her suv. What rights if any does he have to drive it? What happens when its time for the insurance to renew? Shouldn't the tags be pulled? Also, she was married but they are claiming community property, I say wrong because she bought it with money she... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Sep 9, 2024

You have a lot of questions and more information is needed---my suggestion is that you seaarch for a succession/probate lawyer in your area---set up a consult and at the consult ask your questions----at the end of the consult you can decide if you want to hire that attorney or if you need an... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Real Estate Law and Probate for Louisiana on
Q: If property is in someone's sister's name but the brother and girlfriend paid for the property and the brother dies befo

before it was put in his name and the brother also signed and notorized a letter stating that the girlfriend and her grandson lived at the address of the property since 2016 and will remain at that address permanently can the girlfriend claim a part of the property even after the sister sold the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Gov & Administrative Law, Education Law and Municipal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can a mayor & city council person have their names on trust funds left to a public library?

I’m a newly elected library board of trustee president. Our mayor has physically taken over two CDs & special account created from trust funds left to the library. We are a small city library & use the city’s tax ID #. From what I read in Chapter 182 of the Missouri Revised Statutes,... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: I am applying to become a pharmaceutical technician in Louisiana. I received a misdemeanor in Texas 20 years ago that I

Received deferred adjudication for. Do I have to disclose this to the Louisiana Board of Pharmacy?

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Louisiana on
Q: In the state of Louisiana how much time do I have to get my truck back before losing ownership of it to the impound lot?
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answered on Sep 8, 2024

In Louisiana, if your truck has been impounded, you typically have about 10 to 15 days to reclaim it before the impound lot takes steps to assume ownership or auction it off. The exact time frame can vary depending on the city or parish regulations and the specific circumstances surrounding the... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: If the police didn't show the judge the seized evidence within 10 as stated "by law" is it valid 30days later?

The last sentence of the warrant clearly says the evidence should be brought back before the judge no later than 10days after issuance of the warrant and it was 30days later..and neighbors are telling me they threw the seized pot plants in the dumpster here and so could ippnly poss

0 Answers | Asked in Civil Litigation, Contracts and Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: My father passed in May. He was given documents to sign which was a marriage license less than a week before he died

my father had stage four lung cancer and was heavily medicated the last month of his life. I found out recently that he was not married in a ceremony of any kind but marriage license was signed and turned in less than a week before he passed away and his I’m not gonna call her wife is trying to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law for Louisiana on
Q: Why is there a St Conf 11/15 and a Trial 1/27 underneath my name on the court docket?
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Sep 4, 2024

Without looking at the docket to see all of what is written and in which court it is pending, it's really gonna be a guess. That said, the guess is that this particular matter involving you has future court dates already set, namely a status conference set on November 15 and if the matter is... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Louisiana on
Q: Can hey landlord takes things off of somebody's property in the renter says it's okay to leave it there

I asked the renters if it's okay to leave my lawn mowers on her property and they said yes to the landlord went behind my back and took the lawn mowers and sold them without me knowing

0 Answers | Asked in Criminal Law, Juvenile Law and Sexual Harassment for Louisiana on
Q: I was raped in a psychiatric hospital in Slidell, LA when I was 10 years old. Do I have a case? I'm 36 now.

I was raped at a psychiatric hospital in slidell, LA when I was 10. The place is shut down now. I was raped by a patient there and my room mate let her in and my room mate held me down while she raped me. Is there a case?

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Louisiana on
Q: How do I file a motion to enforce a mutual injunction in Louisiana if the other party has ignored the terms?
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answered on Sep 8, 2024

To file a motion to enforce a mutual injunction in Louisiana, you'll need to gather evidence showing that the other party has violated the terms of the injunction. This evidence can include documents, emails, photographs, witness statements, or any other relevant material that clearly... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Uncategorized for Louisiana on
Q: Someone left a storage building on my property for over 6 months. Can i sale this building without a title?
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answered on Sep 8, 2024

If someone has left a storage building on your property for over six months, you generally cannot sell it without going through a proper legal process. You may need to follow your state's laws for abandoned property, which often requires notifying the owner, giving them a certain amount of... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Tax Law for Louisiana on
Q: If property is severely neglected but taxes are paid can it be considered abandoned in Louisiana
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answered on Aug 31, 2024

In Louisiana, paying property taxes does not necessarily prevent property from being considered abandoned. The state has specific laws regarding property neglect and abandonment. If a property is severely neglected, it could be deemed abandoned by local authorities, particularly if it poses a... View More

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0 Answers | Asked in Landlord - Tenant for Louisiana on
Q: Is a landlord responsible if he didn't remove aspergilus mold after a mold remediation specialist notified him?

I lived in a home with this mold for months while my landlord did nothing after I notified him. I still have vertigo my dog got sick. He threatened me with a 10 day notice to quit and i had to move even though we had a year lease. I have a case pending with small claims, he tried to give me a 30... View More

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Q: Can landlords in louisiana keep your possessions without placing them at a curb when changing the locks during an evict?

My neighbor was out of town for work when she got evicted. She returned on the date ordered to vacate and was a few hours late. The landlord changed the locks and she can no longer get her items left behind. She was under the impression that they would be placed at the curb.

1 Answer | Asked in Animal / Dog Law for Louisiana on
Q: Is it illegal to take a mistreated dog from the road?

I pass by this dog everyday and it’s constantly about to be hit on the highway. The people who used to live there (they no longer do as far as I know) always had new dogs that repeatedly got hit. 2/3 dogs were hit and the 3rd is an older dog. She knows to stay out of the road and is always... View More

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Sep 1, 2024

If the dog doesn't have a tag or other indicator that it belongs to someone, you are safe in assuming it is a stray and keep it. Similarly, if someone observes an animal being abused, neglected or being subjected to circumstances that cause you to fear for its safety, Louisiana has a law in... View More

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