Ask a Question

Get free answers to your Divorce legal questions from lawyers in your area.

Lawyers, increase your visibility by answering questions and getting points. Answer Questions
Louisiana Divorce Questions & Answers
1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: my Wife left because she wasn’t happy said all she wanted was her care and her cloths.

I didn’t want her to leave. I asked to try and work this out but said I had chances to do so. But the night she left she asked if she could have our kid for the night and I said yes. Just curious on my options. She said other than her car and cloths that she wants nothing and I will be getting... View More

Mr. James Zitzmann
Mr. James Zitzmann
answered on Jan 31, 2018

That is unlikely to actually happen if all of the stuff you mentioned is community property. However, it would be possible to craft a consent judgment on the partition the way you want to do it. You do need to make sure they issue is properly before the court to avoid lesion.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: I need attorney to help me to divorce my husband. We don't have anything to split. He left 3yrs ago. I need a price?

He lives in Houston Texas

Mr. James Zitzmann
Mr. James Zitzmann
answered on Jan 30, 2018

Thank you for posting your question. I can complete an uncontested divorce for 400 plus costs, which should be around 300. Please give me a call at 504-434-0462.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: I am currently married but separated from my husband. I am with someone else and we are expecting in april.

When i have the baby what do i have to do to have my bfs name on the birth certificate.

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Jan 28, 2018

Under Louisiana law, your husband would have to be listed on the birth certificate, unless (1) your husband signs an Act of Disavowal, and (2) the boyfriend signs an Acknowledgment of Paternity. The hospital will have the documents necessary for this. If your husband refuses, either he would have... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: Property division

When my husband and I divorced, he kept our home. In the decree he was to pay me 25% of the rent he received and $40000 upon its sale. I did remarry. Does this mean I have forfeited all proceeds from the home?

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Jan 27, 2018

Of course, I have not reviewed the decree, but from the facts you've given me, I do not see how you forfeited your rights to receive the funds upon your remarriage. The judgment appears to address the issue of community property, not spousal support, so your rights would be unaffected by... View More

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce, Family Law, Child Custody and Domestic Violence for Louisiana on
Q: Can the decision from a HOC be made if both parties are not present.

The date was a big question mark.

Mr. James Zitzmann
Mr. James Zitzmann
answered on Jan 26, 2018

If service of the petition was made, then yes.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: Legally seperated 9 months. Husband in the home.property not divided yet. Does he owe rent at time of settlement?
Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Jan 18, 2018

He would only owe rent if you filed pleadings asking for same. This usually is something that is asked for in pleadings filed in your divorce and/or community property proceedings. A lawyer can help you ask for this. Give me a call and I'll be happy to discuss further.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: My husband married another woman and we are still married, what is my rights.
Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Jan 17, 2018

Under Louisiana law, your husband could not marry another person if you and he are still married. The "new marriage" would be an absolute nullity as if it never existed. The "new wife" may have a cause of action against your husband if she in good faith believed she was... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: On the cash sale of mine and my ex wife it states that I am Intervenor what does that mean?

said property form no part of the community of acquet & gains existing between them & the intervenor has no interest in said immovable property whatsoever.

does this mean I gave up my right to the property when we were married and bought the property.

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Jan 10, 2018

Based on what you've written, it appears that you were appearing solely for the purpose of acknowledging that your spouse was purchasing the property solely with her money as her separate property. If this is so, you agreed that the property was being bought as her separate property and that... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: In Louisiana, if I divorce my wife can I take all the financial burden away from her?
Mr. James Zitzmann
Mr. James Zitzmann
answered on Dec 26, 2017

You can decide on a consent judgment to partition the community property in any way you two want to. However, you want to make sure the motion to partition is properly before the court to avoid the possible issue of lesion.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: If you are gay/lesbian can that be used to take custody away from a parent
Mr. James Zitzmann
Mr. James Zitzmann
answered on Dec 17, 2017

Although there are some older Louisiana cases that contain negative treatment of homosexuality in the context of child custody, that is generally no longer considered in and of itself.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: My wife left a week ago and now claims I will be evicted tomorrow from our home, is this legal?

house is on family land and they claim they can evict me tomorrow is this possible? I have paid all bills but house payment she pays that

Mr. James Zitzmann
Mr. James Zitzmann
answered on Nov 23, 2017

The issue of use of the community home is handled during the divorce proceeding. It isn't possible to use the normal eviction statutes.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: How do i divorce my husband if i moved to Louisiana and he lives in Georgia but i cant find him to serve papers
Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Nov 21, 2017

You can still get a divorce, but it will cost you a little more. If he can't be served, then you'll have to have him served through an attorney (called a curator ad hoc) appointed by the court to represent him. The curator will take some rudimentary steps to try and locate him and may... View More

0 Answers | Asked in Child Custody and Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: My husband and I have been Seperated for 2 months. No one has filed for divorce. I keep our daughter during the week an

And have been letting him keep her on the weekends. However he just sent me a message saying he would be picking her up and dropping her off at school and he would be taking her. Is that legal? Can I just get her and not let him see her until he or I file and get a custody arrangement.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: I file for div. He’s has the papers but wont sign them. He’s in a federal prison!

Can a judge sign off without signature? How?

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Nov 8, 2017

His signature isn't necessary to obtain a divorce in Louisiana. If he refuses to cooperate, you should be able to obtain a default judgment of divorce if he is properly served. Service would have to be made by the Sheriff's Office if the prison is located in Louisiana, or by... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Louisiana on
Q: Can you please clarify what is meant by marital home? It's "his" house (a family heir, not in his name) but IS where we

Have lived together since losing my home in 2013. He kicks us out every couple months, then begs us to come home. Only this time, he said nothing, just changed the locks. We were in here, staying here as of yesterday afternoon and did not leave with the intention of leaving, simply taking a... View More

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Oct 29, 2017

If you were living there with his permission, then he would have to legally evict you. Therefore you have the right to enter the property to gather your property.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Divorce, Family Law and Domestic Violence for Louisiana on
Q: After staying at my mom's last night to avoid an argument escalating, husband has changed the locks. My rights?

All of my work clothes, and 5 yr Olds school clothes are in the house, and our other belongings. He's refusing to come to the house to allow me to get our belongings. In effect forcing me to sit outside on the porch so that I don't miss when he does come. (He's known to play these... View More

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Oct 29, 2017

If this is the marital home, (especially if it's community property or if you're on the lease) you have the right to access to the home. You have the right to hire a locksmith to let you in or enter through a window to access the home. He can't press charges because you... View More

2 Answers | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: Can a 102 divorce judgement/decree be issued prior to settling community property & custody in Lafayette Parish?

Divorce was filed 09/2016 and I was served 10/20/2016. I am pro se now and her attorney is not willing to communicate with me effectively. We have a custody hearing in December, but I would like to have the divorce finalized. I want to file the required documents to have it sent for Rule, but we do... View More

Mr. James Zitzmann
Mr. James Zitzmann
answered on Oct 27, 2017

You do not have to wait for the settlement of any other issues. Based on what you have said, you can file the rule to show cause why a divorce should not be granted at any time. Any party can file this rule; you do not have to be the petitioner.

View More Answers

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: If the spouse keeps moving out and leaving all the financial stress and child care on the other. Is that abandiment

Shes constantly using drugs n alcohol and staying out for days at a time

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Oct 22, 2017

Abandonment is really only relevant to prove fault for purposes of permanent alimony in a divorce. All of the things you mentioned could certainly be used against her in getting custody of the children, however. Give me a call, and I'll be happy to discuss further with you.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: Me and my ex wife have been separated since 2012. How quickly can we divorce? We have no children and no property.

I just found out were still married when I went to apply for my marriage license to marry someone else. We have been separated since 2012 and have lived apart since with minimal contact. I am getting married next year so I need this done quickly.

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Sep 25, 2017

If you've been separated since 2012 and have no children with your wife, you can get an immediate divorce under La. C.C. art. 103. Give me at call; I'd be happy to help.

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Child Support for Louisiana on
Q: Is there any such thing as "the bare minimum" in child support payments? My boyfriend's ex keeps telling his kids that.

She shares every detail about everything. One is now 18 but the others are 13 and 14. The divorced was handled by her father, a lawyer and he has told them the same. We thought it was based of income using the support calculator for Louisisana. Just want to be sure, he has never had an attorney and... View More

Mr. James Zitzmann
Mr. James Zitzmann
answered on Aug 14, 2017

The lowest child support payment under the child support guidelines is 100 per month, however this can be deviated from if the parties entered into a consent judgment. Also, a party can file a motion to modify child support if they can show a material change in circumstances.

Justia Ask a Lawyer is a forum for consumers to get answers to basic legal questions. Any information sent through Justia Ask a Lawyer is not secure and is done so on a non-confidential basis only.

The use of this website to ask questions or receive answers does not create an attorney–client relationship between you and Justia, or between you and any attorney who receives your information or responds to your questions, nor is it intended to create such a relationship. Additionally, no responses on this forum constitute legal advice, which must be tailored to the specific circumstances of each case. You should not act upon information provided in Justia Ask a Lawyer without seeking professional counsel from an attorney admitted or authorized to practice in your jurisdiction. Justia assumes no responsibility to any person who relies on information contained on or received through this site and disclaims all liability in respect to such information.

Justia cannot guarantee that the information on this website (including any legal information provided by an attorney through this service) is accurate, complete, or up-to-date. While we intend to make every attempt to keep the information on this site current, the owners of and contributors to this site make no claims, promises or guarantees about the accuracy, completeness or adequacy of the information contained in or linked to from this site.