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My daughter and mother live with me. We're not together anymore and she isn't paying rent. My daughter goes to school here and the mother wants to up and leave to SC where her mother lives. There's no abuse or negligence on my part, she wants to move over there because her mother is... View More 
answered on Aug 29, 2024
If this is an issue and/or might become an issue, then the paperwork between you and the mother regarding custody of the child will be important. What does it say as to relocation? If there is non paperwork currently, then I would immediately contact a family law/custody lawyer in your area to... View More
And kicking me out
answered on Aug 18, 2024
This is something that Louisiana divorce attorneys should advise on, but you posted last week - and sadly, it looks like you're being kicked to the curb.
- You could start seeking help through legal aid organizations or pro bono attorneys. Here is a link to some leads on this website -... View More
answered on Aug 5, 2024
My recommendation is that you should consult with a lawyer to discuss your options and to determine the best way to proceed at this time---that's the best thing to do. In further answer to your question, you can either not seek determination of the commuity property at this time and simply... View More
answered on Jul 17, 2024
No. Once the community property is terminated, income and debt you earn/obtain is solely yours moving forward but the already existing community property is still that. If your community property is terminated, then the community property between spouses remain just that, except that you are now... View More
I have his last known address from 12 years ago.
answered on May 28, 2024
If you do not know the whereabouts of your spouse, you can still obtain a divorce but it is more expensive as you have to ask the court to appoint a curator (which would be an attorney) to make reasonable efforts to locate your spouse---it is more expensive because you are responsible to pay the... View More
answered on Mar 28, 2024
Courts in Louisiana are not 100% uniform in how they will grant a divorce, especially if you are not represented. My advice is to call the local bar association and see if they can provide any assistance to you, or if they can recommend an attorney who will meet/consult with you at a reduced rate... View More
Suit. Judgement was 2014 divorced in 2022 AM I entitled by Ohio law my share.
answered on Mar 11, 2024
If the settlement has been signed by a Judge as an Order of the Court or a Judgment of the Court, then return to Court and seek enforcement of the Judgment. If you have an attorney representing you then I advise you to contact said attorney about this. If you did not have an attorney, then please... View More
I want a free pro bono divorce my husband has put me in jail due to texting about seeing my kids I have been separated from him for a year
answered on Mar 8, 2024
Contact the local bar association, state bar association and/or legal aid to determine the process and if you quality for a lawyer to assist and/or handle your divorce on a pro bono basis.
Married for 10 years, child is 7 years old, both would be living locally to child's school, no criminal history for both parents, no history of domestic abuse from either parties, no infidelity on either side, everything is under fathers name, father employed as AVP Branch Manager, Wife... View More
answered on Feb 16, 2024
All cases are different and depend on the specific facts however the Courts prefer that both parents be involved in the life of the child so based on that, the likelihood of joint custody is high. I am not sure what you mean by SPLIT. If you mean SHARED, then the answer remains the same: the... View More
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answered on Feb 8, 2024
In Louisiana, obtaining a divorce, even with the intention of relinquishing rights to children, may not be entirely free due to court fees and possible attorney costs. However, low-income individuals might qualify for a fee waiver or reduced-cost legal services through legal aid organizations. The... View More
I am not the biological father but the baby has my last name because we were married before and after she was born
answered on Jan 28, 2024
You certainly have a right to dipsute this should you choose to do so. You should consult with a family law attorney in your area to discuss your options re: the breakup/dissolution of your marriage and the incidental matters, including, divorce, child support, child custody, spousal support and... View More
We own a business together. I filed federal and state taxes in Louisiana (married separate). My spouse filed taxes in California (jt).
We own a condo together. We are broke. Barely getting by. I am unemployed. How can I divorce for least amount of expenses?
answered on Jan 16, 2024
My answer is that if you are currently living in Louisiana, then you should file in Louisiana-----that said, you indicate that you own property, you do not mention your debt, if any, of the community, so I recommend that before you file that you at least consult with a family law/divorce attorney... View More
A divorce decree left property to my sibling and I in the event of my father’s death. He passed recently and I found that his wife who lived in the property with him but never purchased or paid the “now free and clear” mortgage, name is included on the deed along with him. Is this a... View More
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answered on Jan 1, 2024
In Louisiana, a divorce decree that addresses property distribution typically has legal precedence over later actions, such as the changing of a deed. If the decree explicitly awarded your mother's half of the property to you and your sibling, this should be honored unless legally modified... View More
What can I do about it?
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answered on Nov 10, 2023
If you decide to file a lawsuit, you will need to prove that the agreement is valid and that your ex-husband has breached the agreement. You can do this by providing the court with a copy of the agreement and any other relevant evidence, such as emails or text messages that show that he agreed to... View More
What if a spouse founded and ran a successful business enterprise and another spouse did not contribute to the success of this entity?
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answered on Nov 8, 2023
All property acquired during the marriage is considered community property and is generally divided evenly between the spouses in the event of a divorce. This includes business assets unless one spouse proves the business is separate property.
To make it possible to divorce, can either myself or my spouse live in a separate structure on the same property, or are we required to maintain separate physical addresses?
answered on Oct 21, 2023
Yes, living under a different roof on the same property can constitute living separate and apart.
answered on Sep 5, 2023
Not enough information is presented here being that you are discuss a failure which occurred in 2014 (9 years ago) and you are asking what you can do no in 2023. I would suggest that you contact a community property lawyer or 2 in your area and sit down with said lawyer and seek answers to the... View More
I am in need of financial support but I don’t want to begin a divorce proceeding yet bc in 9 mths I been married 10 years. And 10 yrs is required to be able to receive social security benefits once I’m 62. This is important to me as my spouse hasn’t set aside any retirement & I am 49... View More
answered on Aug 27, 2023
I applaud you for seeking information in advance---but you have specific questions which in this case yoou should seek a conult or 2 with family law attorneys in your parish ---discuss the specifics of your matter and then decide on the best route to take to maximize the chances of protcting... View More
My wife committed adultery and birthed a child to another man. She never denied the adultery and a DNA test was done and the other man came back as 99.999999% certainty as father. The necessary paperwork regarding the paternity was done and sent to the State. Me and my wife do have a minor child... View More
answered on Aug 8, 2023
You can---but my suggestion is that you speak to a family law attorney in your area and discuss the pro and cons of filing a 103 divorce via adultery and the potential impacts this will have on incidental matters----there may not be any impacts but at least have a consult about this because you... View More
Ex-husband acquired property before we were married. We terminate our community property and enter into a regime of separation of property before a lawyer and signed paperwork.. Ex-Husband signed and agreed to bargain, convey, sell, waive, and deliver property in full ownership to me. The home... View More
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answered on Aug 2, 2023
Did he execute a Deed of his interest to you? If not, he still owns an interest, which could possibly be mortgaged or executed upon.
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