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I am trying to work with him so we can attend and he keeps sending negative slander, and refusing to work with me. She's 4 and not overdue till 5 technically but she turned 4 in July. It's October we split June he cut money and didn't pay support etc and still refusing to do so... View More 
In Louisiana law what age limit was a forced heir in April 1991?
Old law in 1991- Thus, after the Lauga decision, all children remained forced heirs, regardless of age or disability.
Does this law apply to a last will and testament that was written in 1991?
Or does the... View More
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answered on Oct 29, 2024
When dealing with a last will and testament from 1991, it's important to consider when the deceased passed away. In Louisiana, the laws governing forced heirship are typically based on the statutes in effect at the time of death, not when the will was written.
Since the law changed on... View More
California and receives child support. She's miserable in Louisiana and wants to end the relationship. She does not have an income (except for the child support in CA) what are her rights or options? He's becoming very verbally abusive and threatening to take away her car her phone. Last... View More
I have been alienated from my 3 boys for 8 years. My oldest found me on fb and contacted me for 3 days until he was caught mid conversation by his adopted Mother ( my cousin). I have served time twice for crimes I have evidence I did not commit.
And I have a living daughter that we haven't seen our heard from in 18 years and we live in Louisiana
I filed a motion to remove administratrix and they filed a motion to strike down I need to file anything else in louisiana
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answered on Oct 20, 2024
After the opposing party files a motion to strike your motion to remove the administratrix, you should carefully review their arguments and the specific points they are challenging. It's important to ensure that your original motion is thoroughly supported with all necessary legal grounds and... View More
I have had the vehicle 7 months approximately, and 4 months of having the vehicle it was not running I had to constantly keep changing parts and paying mechanics to get it to run more then a day . It’s a 1995 the keep had been sitting in her yard for years did not work when I got it originally I... View More
Court date as his witness. He has no attorney but we were informed he didn’t need one to call a witness. I had spoken to the DV clerk prior to the court date to see if I could attend the hearing and he told me yes. I had the child with me not knowing I couldn’t bring her in the courtroom. So I... View More
Other members are keeping her for financial gain and manipulation. She has a beautiful home and needs her respect to choose and stop being bullied .
I was left 80,000 dollars in debt. He makes 100,000 a year. I am left living on 700.00 a month. What can I do I'm broke and have no way to hire a attorney. No adultery married 20 years no kids. Thanks
He borrowed money to pay for his gambling and I can no longer keep up with the monthly payments. Now he want to sell the house in order to pay his loan. I don’t want anything to do with him anymore. It is stressing me out and he is pressuring me to sell the house. I feel threatened what he might... View More
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answered on Oct 5, 2024
I'm really sorry you're going through this difficult time. It’s important to reach out to a local attorney who can guide you through the divorce process in Louisiana and help protect your interests regarding the house and debts.
You have rights when it comes to property and... View More
Immediately upon getting married I sold my separate home, then took separate money and purchased a new home while married, my then wife did not and could not contribute she still owned a separate home. Upon sale of her home she moved into the new home i purchased. Is this still considered... View More
answered on Sep 18, 2024
Arguments can be made that it's separate property or that it's community property. I would suggest you sit down with a community property or family law attorney to specifically discuss this and determine a strategy for what you desire and if it's practical. For example, one needs... View More
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
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
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
answered on Sep 18, 2024
A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for two weeks. I'm sorry for the loss of your father. Although some questions on this forum sometimes go unanswered, you could try reposting and including "Probate" and "Estate Planning" as categories.... View More
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
My husband and I have had sole custody of my nephew for a little over a year after my sister’s death. There was no father listed on the birth certificate or in his life, but attempts were made by the courts to locate the supposed father at the time custody was awarded. He never came forward and... View More
answered on Aug 12, 2024
Here's my suggestion---it sounds like you do not have an attorney and you suggest that cost may be a fact-----I do not know if you previously consulted with an attorney, however my recommendation is that you set up an appointment with an adoption attorney for the purpose of a... 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
I was only text messaged not subpoenad
answered on Jul 17, 2024
If you are the parent and want your child (children) then I recommend that you immediately consult with an experience lawyer in this area and hire one to represent you and to work towards your best interests. Good luck.
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