Get free answers to your Family Law legal questions from lawyers in your area.
There are untruths in the ex Parte
answered on Jun 27, 2022
While you may not have an attorney, you can and should certainly try to hire one to assist you with responding and representing you. In the meantime, additional information is needed to respond to your post as there are multiple ex-parte motions which have different ways/requirements for... View More 
His father was appointed curator and I was made the under curator because I’m a out of state resident. He is blocking me from seeing my son or getting medical updates on his condition. I hv been by my sins side since the accident that occurred in September of 2021. When I tried to visit after I... View More
answered on Jun 21, 2022
Although you indicated you want to go the pro se route, since you posted, I will first reply to suggest that you consult with a lawyer to discuss the pros and cons of going the pro se route in this matter, as well as so the consulting attorney can review the legal pleadings. Furthermore, if the... View More
Mom lives in LA I Been living in Texas by myself since I was 13. She refuses to give me the back child support she is finally getting. How would I be able to get the card & is that even possible for me to get the money directly to me. Or does she have to be the one getting it? I wasn’t sure... View More
answered on Jun 20, 2022
You can and should consult with a lawyer who is in the jurisdiction where the Order was issued/signed to see what, if any, options are available to you, however it is most likely not going to provide you the answer you seek----still, you should get the consult to see if there is any way you can... View More
answered on Jun 17, 2022
Generally a petition for possession is filed with the clerk of court where the decedent lived at the time of death. Sometimes and administration is required where someone is appointed to handle the business of the estate. Once the heirs are identified and the assets of the estate are identified,... View More
Sole Custody was change pending trial. No parties testified or cross examined.
answered on Jun 13, 2022
LA CCPr article 3943 involves the time period in which you have to appeal a custody, support or visitation judgment.
More specific information is needed to properly respond to this and if you do not already have an attorney, then I would recommend that you immediately contact a few... View More
answered on Jun 10, 2022
What is recommended is that before you go to Court you hire a family/child custody lawyer to represent you and help you put on your case. Good luck.
My son’s mother is basically denying my right to take my 1 month old son out to houston for a couple days to spend time with him where i reside. I infact, do have everything needed to take care of him, food, shelter, clothing.. I’ve made open communication with her multiple times letting her... View More
answered on Jun 8, 2022
As you can tell from your situation, it is best that you immediately contact a family or child custody lawyer to get some parameters and details in play so that you do not have this issue in the future. Good luck.
answered on May 31, 2022
If the child is not 18, then the child's tutor can sue on behalf of the child. Usually the tutor is the parent of the child, but if there is no parent, then the guardian, however one might have to legally qualify ask obtain the right from the Court to sue on behalf of the child---it's... View More
One is 16 one is 12. They are both girls. The oldest is biologically my sister, but i have also grown a sisterly bond with the youngest and they both want to see me but my aunt will not allow them to come.
answered on May 31, 2022
There are some questions which arise from your post, but I think all roads lead to your hiring an attorney to ask the Court for visitation. Thus, I highly recommend that you consult with a family law attorney to discuss the specifics of your matter and how to best proceed going forward. Good luck.
I have court at 9 am for rule to show cause. My ex filed for emergency ex parte order and was granted it. The judge who granted it relinquished jurisdiction of any further proceeding to another parish it is stated in judgment we was given in December so how can he grant her the exparte order she... View More
Her father and I tried again for the last three months to make it work. Now have a DV case open where she was around. DA’s office called to ask what I wanted to do. I said I didn’t want to pursue it. Ultimately I know it’s up to the DA’s office to decide if they move forward. If they do, do... View More
answered on May 16, 2022
Until the State makes a decision, you need to STAY AWAY FROM THE FATHER.
In December the judge stated on the court judgment he ordered that since my ex and I no longer live in that parish that he relinquished jurisdiction to the parish of which we both now live. Yet my ex filed for an ex parte custody order and he signed it. When I called the court house and spoke to... View More
answered on May 16, 2022
Sounds like something was lost in translation at the courthouse. Your lawyer needs to file an Exception.
We are working on getting guardianship/ full custody of my nephew and would like to change his name but not sure how long it takes or how much it is.
answered on May 16, 2022
You can't change his name unless you adopt and terminate the parents' rights.
I signed over custody of my baby girl to my friend for a year. Somehow she ended up with a broken leg at 3 months old. who I thought was a friend lied about taking my baby to the hospitol I have all text to prove it so how did they areest me for cruelty to a juvenile and now I have cps taking me... View More
answered on May 11, 2022
Hire an juvenile Court attorney to use your one year Custody by Mandate as your defense.
My nephews mom wanted an abortion but was unable to get one because she had just gotten one so she asked my husband and I to take the baby. We did and now we would like to get guardianship of the baby because mom is now refusing to babysit the child or help. She receives benefits and childcare for... View More
answered on May 10, 2022
You need to contact a lawyer in your area to discuss your options and get the ball rolling. You should not do this yourself. In speaking to the attorney(s) you consult, you ask what are your options as well as what is your understanding as to the position each parent takes as to custody and/or... View More
My child is going on 9 and barely knows his own dad. He is court ordered to pay child support but does not pay it. He has a criminal background and has attempted to go after my son already over a nerf gun that my son pointed at him. I left the residents. My son says he wants nothing to do with his... View More
answered on May 9, 2022
You do not need a lawyer, however it is advisable to have, at a minimum, a consult with a lawyer(s to discuss your situation and whether or not you should attempt this with or without a lawyer. Use the Justia Find a Lawyer tab and search for family law or parental right lawyers in your area. Good... View More
My significant other and I were arrested on August 8, 2020, for a supposed warrant for felony cruelty to a juvenile. We were both incarcerated for the next seven days until my boss, at the time, bailed us out. We are still both puzzled as to how and why this occurred, in the first place. We were... View More
I am going to be moving, hopefully in the next 30 days or so, and his things are still here after continued attempts to have him collect – I have multiple messages that are ignored, some that are saying he will come soon, some saying he doesn’t want any of it. I mentioned to him that at some... View More
answered on May 6, 2022
Put all of his belongings in a storage unit in his name. Pay for one month of storage. Mail him the key and storage contract by certified mail and keep a copy. This should protect you from damages for wasting his property.
My birth mother passed away last year leaving behind my little brother. He was left in the care of our grandmother who is old and sick. She called me up and asked if my husband and I would be willing to take him. I’m happy to take him but there is a problem that might affect the court allowing... View More
answered on May 3, 2022
Will it be difficult? It may not be, however more information is needed on this, including the involvement of your little brother's father who usually would have a say in custody decisions. That said, I highly recommend that you (and your grandmother) seek a consultation with a... View More
answered on May 2, 2022
She needs to hire a custody or adoption lawyer AS SOON AS POSSIBLE
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.
