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1 Answer | Asked in Real Estate Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Land Use & Zoning for Louisiana on
Q: What steps do we take in getting my father's & aunt's portion of their inheritance?

My father and his 2 siblings (a sister and a brother) have just obtained a judgement of possession on a property that was their parents. My father's brother lives on the property and feels as though he should be allowed to continue living there and not have to buy out my father nor my aunt. My... View More

Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on Sep 26, 2024

If the co-owners or property cannot get along and/or disagree with the use of the property, then one can go to Court and force a sale of the property ----I would suggest that you contact an attorney in your area to consult as to the process for doing this. Good luck.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Banking and Contracts for Louisiana on
Q: Can a finance company repossess your vehicle without going to arbitration first?
Tim Akpinar
Tim Akpinar
answered on Oct 7, 2023

A Louisiana attorney could advise best, but your question remains open for three weeks. Check the terms of your loan documents for any provisions relating to arbitration being a condition for repossession. However, without knowing more, the short answer to your question is "yes." Good luck

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Real Estate Law for Louisiana on
Q: Hello , I want to find out if the HOA every year it seems is asking the owners to pay for all of these projects

Hello, the HOA that over my residence just had new carpet install in the building , with new furniture , and fixed the drive way . The HOA told all the owners to pay 1,600 for the new carpet in January of this year . Now the HOA wants all the owners to pay 2,000 in January 23 because they are... View More

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

A review of your governing documents which describe the steps the Board/HOA has to follow in order to make these assessments is needed. Since you have multiple property owners worried about this, I recommend that a group of you contact an HOA or real estate lawyer to do this----said lawyer would... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Louisiana on
Q: Hello, What should the title of my HOA Resolutions be, I am presenting them to the HOA Board Members tonight?
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on May 24, 2022

There's no 1 correct answer here however I would think the title should reflect the intent of the resolution.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Louisiana on
Q: Good afternoon, is there an HOA Resolutions Template for Louisiana?
Randy Bryan Ligh
Randy Bryan Ligh
answered on May 23, 2022

A template? You can do an internet search for one and find something is my guess but then you need to decide if the template is what you are seeking and best for your HOA. Or you can consult with an attorney and have the attorney, in conjunction with the HOA, come up with a form.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law for Louisiana on
Q: How do you start an arbitration. And who seems an arbitration a contract of adhesion?
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 17, 2020

Contact the Louisiana State Bar Association to find an Arbitrator in your area.

1 Answer | Asked in Consumer Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Identity Theft for Louisiana on
Q: What do I do ? I have hackers in my phone apple says they have done all the can do with is making me reset the phone Aft

I have tons hours of documentarian videos emails This all started after the Equifax data breach supposedly I have stock and bonds and on line holding I know nothing about credit fraud a bankruptcy was reported and then removed still affected my like government had all kind of rules and citations... View More

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Mar 28, 2020

Shut down the phone number and get a new provider and phone number and phone. Close all current accounts and open new ones.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law and Arbitration / Mediation Law for Louisiana on
Q: Can bails man charge a 30% fee on a cash misdemeanor bond for disturbing the peace
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 27, 2019

Interest is set by the state at 12%

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law, Child Support, Divorce and Family Law for Louisiana on
Q: My husband and I have a covenant marriage. He abandoned me and our three kids in September. I would like to divorce.

There is evidence of adultery. Can an immediate divorce be granted being we have a covenant marriage? What steps can I take right now to ensure my kids and I are ok? He left me with a ton of financial debt and refused often to pay the arrangements we set.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Dec 7, 2019

You can hire a divorce attorney to file immediately.

1 Answer | Asked in Criminal Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Civil Litigation and Civil Rights for Louisiana on
Q: What is a possible sentencing or punishment for a first offense on domestic violence/child endangerment law?

There was a domestic violence act between a man (the offender) and woman in the household, a child was around and got hurt unintentionally.

Ellen Cronin Badeaux
Ellen Cronin Badeaux
answered on Sep 8, 2019

Exposure depends on the injuries to the victim.

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Legal Malpractice for Louisiana on
Q: I had a mild heart attack brought on by a proposed eviction supported the succession attorney hired by sister. recourse?

Sisters atty encouraged her to propose my eviction in order to sell my late mothers home. My understanding is that I am equal share holder in ownership & cannot be evicted. Also I’m disabled - stroke 4yrs ago. I’ve lived with my mom for 18yrs. When I received this proposed eviction, my... View More

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answered on Jun 21, 2019

I am sorry you had a heart attack, but the heart attack was not caused by the eviction or the attorney so, no, you can't sue them.

1 Answer | Asked in Arbitration / Mediation Law and Workers' Compensation for Louisiana on
Q: Do a victim have the right to hire a mediator to mediate settlement in workers comp cases?

The victim has went through 2 major back surgery over an 8 year period. She has complied with all recommended treatments. She feels her attorney is under scoring the settlement.

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Mar 11, 2018

Every Office of Worker's Comp in Louisiana has a mediator on staff whose services are available free of charge. You can certainly ask your attorney to propose mediation with the employer or its w/c carrier. Keep in mind that an employer does not have to settle a worker's compensation... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Estate Planning, Family Law, Arbitration / Mediation Law and Elder Law for Louisiana on
Q: is there any way to get around a next of kin authorization of cremation?

My great aunt recently passed away and one of her sisters refuses to sign the authorization to cremate. Prior to her passing i was her POA. she only has a life insurance policy big enough to cover the cost of her services and cremation. I have tried to explain this to her sister that lives in the... View More

Christie Tournet
Christie Tournet
answered on Aug 28, 2017

A directive/authorization for cremation can be made by a Testator to an individual, other than a family member, in a valid Louisiana Will. Typically, that is the only way to get around the family requirement. You mention that you previously had POA for the Decedent, but not sure of the scope of... View More

1 Answer | Asked in Adoption, Arbitration / Mediation Law, Child Custody and Divorce for Louisiana on
Q: If my estranged husband hasnt tried to contact my son in about 7yrs.Can I get divorce and terminate his parental rights?

I got married October 21, 2007. Then found out I was, surprisingly pregnant, around march 2008! This man was already very controlling and when the baby was born he got worse and started Being verbally abusive and had started to do things that was actually threatening the life of my son and I! After... View More

Douglas Lee Bryan
Douglas Lee Bryan
answered on Apr 18, 2017

You can get a divorce immediately based on living separate and apart without reconciliation for a period of 1 year. You can ask for sole custody in the divorce proceedings. Once you and your fiance have been married for 6 months, he can file to adopt the child. The father's rights can be... View More

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