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He originally had 50-50 custody but didn't want to pay child support so when we went to finalize our divorce he offered to sign his custody over as long as I didn't take him for child support. It has been almost 5 years that he hasn't seen our son and he has never paid any support. I... View More 
answered on Sep 12, 2018
If he hasn’t communicated or attempted to communicate with your son for over six months your husband can adopt the child without his father’s consent. Give me a call and I’ll be happy to discuss further.
I am unable to afford a lawyer, are there any services available to me?
answered on Sep 7, 2018
Contact your local legal aid office.
Legal Services of North Louisiana, Inc
720 Travis St, Shreveport, LA 71101
Phone: (318) 222-7186
I have no car to get to drs or stores when I need things
answered on Sep 4, 2018
You will need to file with the court asking for use of one of the vehicles and spousal support. You can also ask for a restraining order to prohibit him from hiding or disposing of any community funds pending the community property partition. An attorney can help you do this. Give me a call and... View More
Also, does Louisiana require a mediator if we have children?
answered on Aug 31, 2018
First, there aren't forms for everything. Second, which "forms" are you looking for, custody? Third, Louisiana does not require mediation, but many parishes require that you go before a hearing officer. However, a mediator could save both of you a log of money spent on attorneys,... View More
We have 2 young kids. It will be a no contest divorce. But is the 365 considered no fault grounds for the actual divorce or can I file and the 365 is just a requirement?
answered on Aug 30, 2018
365 days does not start to count down until you are in separate homes. However, filing does cut off the accumulation of community property and community debt (pension, retirement, credit card balances, equity loans)
answered on Aug 23, 2018
If you don’t know how perhaps you should hire an attorney. If it’s not done right you won’t be legally divorced.
answered on Aug 21, 2018
No the principal is not income but any interest or dividends made off of the $400K is income. Call a divorce lawyer.
He is very mean to me.
answered on Aug 11, 2018
First there may be a restraining order prohibiting you from selling community assets. Any assets acquired during the marriage are half owned by your spouse.
We have been married25 yrs but living apart for 2yrs. Im having financial difficulties. Do i have to get a divorce in order to get spousal support?
answered on Aug 8, 2018
No, you can get spousal support without filing for divorce.
MY HUSBAND AND I WERE SEPARATED FOR 3 YEARS, HE WAS LIVING IN OUR HOME UNTIL IT FLOODED AND HAD TO BE GUTTED OUT. DO I OWE HALF OF THE MORTGAGE WHILE HE WAS LIVING IN THE HOME. AT WHAT POINT DOES COMMUNITY PROPERTY END, I WAS TOLD THAT COMMUNITY PROPERTY ENDS ONCE A DIVORCE IS FILLED FOR
answered on Aug 1, 2018
The date of filing for divorce is the termination of the community property regime IF the divorce is completed. If not, you have to start over.
Both were bought before marriage
answered on Jul 30, 2018
You can get use of separate property pending divorce. Hire a divorce attorney.
Before we were married i bought a mobile home And put it on his land.both are fully paid for. I’ve known him/his family my whole life i just want this divorce to be as quick, painless, fair as possible.
answered on Jul 30, 2018
Your options are:
1) divorce based on inebriation,
2) sole management of the community assets,
3) interdiction.
Call a family law attoeney before he runs up some debt with which you can be stuck.
A child was born out of affair. Can I force her to take my last name off birth certificate?
answered on Jul 30, 2018
Yes. Depending on length of incarceration, medical records, records of incarceration or a paternity test may also be needed. The sooner your attorney files to Disavow, the better.
He's still employed through the new company. Neither of us are retirement age yet, but approaching soon.
answered on Jul 26, 2018
As long as his pension carried over to the new employer, your portion can also carry over and is still obtainable through a QDRO.
I was married on May 05, 2018 my husband abandon/deserted the marriage on May 18, 2018. I discovered he has an addiction of heroine usage of more than 37 years. He is now living with his ex- wife at his mother's house. I believe I have grounds for an anullment due to all that applies. He... View More
answered on Jul 9, 2018
No, you would have to get divorced under such circumstances in Louisiana.
Do I qualify for spousal support? I have bills that take all of my check. I need money to live do I qualify?
answered on Jul 7, 2018
You are eligible to receive a minimum of 1 year of spousal support and perhaps many years. But you need to hire a divorce lawyer.
answered on Jul 6, 2018
Hire a family law attorney to file for divorce and partition of community property
I plan on getting remarried in Louisiana. I was originally married in Ohio but divorced in Washington. What will happen when applying for a marriage license? Will the clerk in Louisiana recognize I was previously married? Will I be able to apply for a marriage license without my divorce decree?
answered on Jul 5, 2018
No, you need to order a certified copy of your divorce decree from WA to avoid committing fraud.
Is there any quicker way for divorce proceedings?
answered on Jul 2, 2018
Adultery, conviction of a felony and domestic violence can speed up divorce.
Depending in the parish, temporary custody may be determined by a hearing officer or the judge pending divorce. Hire an attorney.
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