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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Child Support and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: Is it hard to prove that you child’s father has a business (second income) if he don’t file taxes for that business?

He have business cards and a Quickbook account he gives customers receipt from. I have a copy of the business receipt that was given to a customer for him replacing his AC unit.

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Dec 1, 2022

Any credible evidence can be used to prove income. It's important, however, to make sure that the evidence you have is admissible under the Louisiana Rules of Evidence. You should consult with an attorney familiar with custody and child support cases to make sure you have what you need.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate for Louisiana on
Q: my mother passed away an she has two brothers and my grandmother passed away would we get our mothers share of the Will
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Nov 28, 2022

If your mother had a will, then it largely depends on the wording in your mother's will as to what she says would happen to your mother's portion should your mother (or any child) pre-decease her. I recommend taking a copy of the will to a probate/succession attorney in your area and... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: How do I start a succession?

My brother died and owned a house. It has been vacant for a while now and I don't know if it has been foreclosed or anything. I just don't know where to start

Claire Edwards
Claire Edwards
answered on Nov 11, 2022

Start with an attorney who focuses on "successions." You'll need to know whether your brother died with a will or without a will. You'll also need to talk with your brother's children and find out what's going on with them.

You can check the clerk of court in...
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1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: I am from Louisiana. If I buy a house and leave my spouse off the mortgage and title..would my spouse get half of it?

In a divorce?

Claire Edwards
Claire Edwards
answered on Nov 11, 2022

You need to talk in depth with your realtor, your mortgage broker, and your title attorney. They are fully capable of getting you the outcome you desire. A family law attorney can help illustrate the possible outcomes.

As a short-and-dirty answer to this question: "I'm married...
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1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: How would my husband and I take over a conservatorship of his mother with early dementia who is being neglected?

Her daughter has become addicted to drugs and is not caring for her. She did not inform him of the conservatorship when she did it. Now we have to make medical decisions and can not.

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Oct 20, 2022

In Louisiana, a conservatorship is called an interdiction. When an interdiction is granted, the court appoints a curator (or curatrix if female) and an undercurator. Usually, the undercurator would file something informing the court that the curator is no longer capable of serving; however, any... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can my dad stop me if I move out? Do I have to let him know I’m moving out? Does he have to know where I’m going to be?

I am 18 and my dad is very controling and minpulative I want to move out I have a job and a place to go

Mr. James Zitzmann
Mr. James Zitzmann
answered on Oct 19, 2022

No, you're fine.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: Does my ex have access to the house even though it was awarded to me under the divorce agreement
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Oct 11, 2022

It depends on what the divorce agreement states. If you were awarded exclusive use then your ex should not have access unless you give it to him.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Family Law and Juvenile Law for Louisiana on
Q: I lived temporarily in New Orleans for 4 months with my minor child and her home state is NY, can I get case transferee?

I was served by her father who is a New Orleans domicile seeking joint custody and to establish paternity also he is not on the birth certificate. I moved my daughter her temporarily (4 months) and her home state is in New York (10 months). Can I have the case transferred or dismissed even though... View More

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Oct 10, 2022

You really need to speak with a Louisiana attorney who handles custody matters. There's a lot of additional information the lawyer would need to know to answer the question, such as where the child was born and when the petition was filed.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law, Estate Planning and Probate for Louisiana on
Q: I'm in the state of Louisiana. How is estates settled after death with no will.

Husband had 3 children prior to marriage wife had 1 child prior to marriage. No children together. Husband passed first with no will. Wife passed no will.

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Oct 3, 2022

I am sorry for your loss. A succession will have to be open to pass the decedent's estate onto his heirs----in this instance, since there is no will, who receives the estate is based on Louisiana law. Further, depending on the solvency of an estate, sometimes it may be advised to hold off on... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody and Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: My ex-husband and I have joint custody of our 16 year old son. He built a house an hour and 5 minutes away and wants son

To commute. This puts him on the road at 6 AM (he got his license in June so still not experienced driver)to get to school on time. He plays football and gets out of practice most days in between 6:30-7:00. I try to get along and work with him but this seems very unfair. He’s not discussed any of... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Sep 22, 2022

Does the judgment/order say address this? If it does, then is he in violation? If it does not, then did you have an attorney representing you in connection with the judgment/order-----if so, please contact said attorney and discuss----if not, or if you prefer not to reach out to said attorney,... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: It's been 9years since my child seen his dad and he isn't on the birth certificate can he force me to allow visits?

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Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Sep 12, 2022

If he takes you to Court and the Court ordered the visitation, then yes. That said, is there already an Order in place for visitation which he has not followed for years? My advice is that you consult with a child custody attorney now and discuss your options, including whether to be proactive... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Divorce and Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: Upon retiring and no longer having an income am I required to file in court to stop spousal support?

Louisiana Civil Code 112 states...The sum awarded under this Article shall not exceed one-third of the obligor's net income. If I no longer have an income because of retirement and my Ex is aware there is no longer an income, am I required to file in court to stop spousal support or can we... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Sep 12, 2022

Inferring from your post, I assume you are talking about permanent spousal support? Regardless of whether it's permanent or temporary, I suspect that there is an Order in placing which details this obligation. That said, I highly recommend that you consult with a family law attorney to... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: Can you bring evidence to prove something that the judge already decided on?

I was given custody of my child due to her grades and poor hygiene. Her other parent is taking me back to court and is bringing evidence for things that happened before the first court date.

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Sep 1, 2022

If a Judge will entertain the legal document filed and have a hearing, then yes, however, if you do not already have one. then you need to retain a custody/support lawyer to assist and represent you in this matter. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: How can i retract a portion of a stipulated judgement order that i did not understand at the time of signing. Family cou

We agreed to swap custody so my son could go to a great school.His lawyer just read it to me,my lawyer was not present.I was not given the doc to read myself bf signing. They spoke a lot to me between reading it.I did not hear her say that his father would claim every tax year.i would like to... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 29, 2022

You indicate that you have a lawyer in this matter---speak to your lawyer as to your concerns. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Child Custody, Child Support and Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: If my kids mother filed for child support we have a court date in October can they just put it on paper for us

Like if we come up with a agreement before court can the courts just put our agreement in motion

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 22, 2022

Yes, if both sides reach an agreement and reduce it to write, then you may submit it to the Court for approval. Depending on the agreement and how the written document is prepared, the Court may still want you to appear in Court to confirm that each side is in agreement.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: Is it legal to forge your spouses name to take money from 401 k ?

Also, Would the amount have anything to do with the legalities?

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 18, 2022

Forge spouses name without the permission of the spouse? No.

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: How do I know if my ex husband still has parental rights to our son?

My ex-husband has been incarcerated for 8 years and hasn’t helped raise or financially support our child. Does he still have parental rights? Can I ask him to give up his rights?

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 10, 2022

You really should set up an appointment and speak to a child custody or family law attorney about this process and the pros and cons of terminating his rights. In answer to your questions, you ex still have parental rights unless they have been judicially terminated----if he seeks to exercise any... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law and Child Custody for Louisiana on
Q: What can we do about a biomom who constantly takes the other parent's time?

My husband is the domiciliary parent. Kids go with biomom every other weekend during school and every other week over the summer. Last time we went to court was in 2018. Last judgement was that biomom was still under supervised visitation, however, our attorney at the time advised us to let them... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 5, 2022

If the biomom is not abiding by the judgment in place then take her back to Court ask that she be found in contempt. That said, depending on all of the circumstances, biomom might also seek modification of the current judgment. I would contact a custody lawyer in your area and/or the attorney who... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law and Real Estate Law for Louisiana on
Q: Ok my fiancee's parents died in a car wreck 2 yrs ago she just finished to get rn license in Florida and I'm in Louisian

I was contacted by lawyer saying he needed a Sworn Affidavit of Oath of Kinship proceeded saying something about Georgia which I'm assuming that's where he is and needed 400 and something dollars. I said I needed some legal documentation and his response was

Sir any... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Aug 4, 2022

Sounds like a scam to me, and or you are not entitled to anything. Or this is one of the services which supposedly finds unclaimed money and seeks to locate the rightful recipient of the money for a finder's fee---that said, they usually do not require money up front-----if you believe there... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can one of the parents change cities as long as it’s within 75 - 150 miles from the other parent? School pickup + dropof

School pickups and dropoffs are a part of the arrangement. And it will hinder the ability to keep the same type of arrangement.

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Jul 25, 2022

Do you have an order or judgment discussing this---if so, what does it say? If you had an attorney involved when the paperwork was done, then please contact your attorney and discuss. If you did not have an attorney, then please consult with a custody /family attorney about this. Good luck.

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