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My dad's will lists me & my sister to inherit his property & land, my sister has already decided she wants nothing to do with the house or anything else. My aunt is going to have the will drawn up listing just my name. I am currently in arrears to the state for child support amounting... View More 
The father lives in Louisiana and i don't know anyone there and I have an apartment a job I'm stable where I'm at and moving back and starting over with my kids would be hard
To live with me. As they are not physically in his care but the care of a relative. They are old enough and have expressed to their father about living with me.
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.
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'm giving my siter temporary guardianship of my son. I live in one parish and she lives in another. Which parish do I file the papers?
Visitation. Also I can't relocate 71 miles outside of my current living situation. I also have a protective order against him for domestic violence. I'm coming to the end of my training for better job security and stability for my child. I have been receiving offers for jobs in other... View More
in 2022 I have legal document small estate affidavit that's notarized and witnessed the firearms are listed in this document
Wehave been together for over 10 years. About 2 years ago his cousin told his dad that I said something that was't true. His dad disowned him and changed the will to exclued my boyfriend He is an only child. We have text messages showing the decline in his dad'' mental health. We... View More
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answered on Jun 14, 2024
Consult with a competent LA attorney. But boyfriend will have standing to contest the Will. But it does not sound like you have grounds for a successful Contest.
When me & my husband got married, we got a joint bank account and my mother in law asked to be power of attorney. Not knowing what it all meant I said yes. I am still learning what it all means as of now being that a friend informed me when I bought up the subject, so I was told to ask... View More
answered on Jun 5, 2024
You have concerns and rightfully so----however, your post is unclear in that you state that your mon asked to be power of attorney and we do not know who has given her power of attorney and to what extent she was given power of attorney. I believe you really should sit down with an attorney to... 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
She is not on any accounts, only he signed
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answered on May 27, 2024
If a widow's husband had credit card debt and she is not on any of the accounts, she generally isn't responsible for his debt. Since only her husband signed for those debts, they are considered his individual responsibility. This is especially true if the debt was incurred in Louisiana,... View More
i bought brothers out, oct of last yr, 1 brother took a meter from home and attached his name to it and is living in a trailer that was our gmas, whis is dead and the trailer is owned by both of us i believe- he was told to get off property at begining of all this in 2018/2019 but never did
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answered on May 17, 2024
In Louisiana, if you want to remove someone from a property you own, you will need to go through the eviction process. Here are the steps you can take:
1. Serve a written notice: Provide your brother with a written notice to vacate the property. In Louisiana, the notice period is typically... View More
I have video evidence of her saying she kicked me video evidence of her throwing my things out our home and I called the police myself
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answered on Apr 13, 2024
I'm so sorry you're going through this difficult situation. False accusations and wrongful restraining orders can be incredibly stressful and upsetting. It's good that you have video evidence to help support your case.
Here are some steps I would recommend:
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The child is 14yrs old and the mother does not provide anything for the child. The child do visit mother. The mother did loose custody of her oldest child and at one time did not have a permanent address. The father provides shelter, food, clothing and transportation for the child. The mother have... View More
answered on Apr 2, 2024
What do you mean by "complete custody"---also, what does the current custody order provide---what are the terms? If the child is 14 years old, I think the appropraite thing for you to do is to seek a consult with a family lawyer in your area to discuss the specifics of your current... 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
In Shreveport, LA. Our judgement says 50/50, but my ex enrolled our kids in stuff neither of us can afford, and she has admitted she has her parents pay her portion of the expensive tuition she chose because she cannot afford it (neither of us can), while still seeking reimbursement from me. What... View More
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answered on Feb 15, 2024
In Shreveport, LA, if your ex-spouse is enrolling your children in activities that neither of you can afford and seeking reimbursement for expenses beyond the agreed terms, your options may include requesting a modification of the existing child support and expense-sharing order. You can petition... View More
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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