SHOULD I SIGN A WAIVER OF SERVICE AND CITATION EVEN IF I DON’T AGREE WITH WHAT MY SPOUSE HAS WRITTEN IN THE PETITION FOR DIVORCE?
Should I sign a waiver of service and citation even if I don't agree with what my spouse has written in the petition for divorce? Signing the waiver of service and citation does not mean that you agree with anything your spouse has stated in the divorce petition or anything that
Are There Any Advantages To Filing First?
Are there advantages to filing first? It depends. Discuss with your attorney whether there are any advantages to you filing first. Your attorney may advise you to file first or to wait until your spouse files, depending upon the overall strategy for your case and your circumstances. For example, if there
IF WE BOTH WANT A DIVORCE, DOES IT MATTER WHO FILES?
If we both want a divorce, does it matter who files? No. In the eyes of the court, the Plaintiff (the party who files the petition initiating the divorce process) and the defendant (the other spouse) are not seen differently by virtue of which party filed. The court, as a neutral
I Am Considering Moving Out-Of-State. What Factors Will The Court Consider In Either Granting Or Denying My Request To Remove My Child From Louisiana?
I am considering moving out-of-state. What factors will the court consider in either granting or denying my request to remove my child from Louisiana? If you are considering an out-of-state move, talk to your attorney immediately. In order to leave Louisiana with your child, you must have a legitimate reason for
What If The Child Is Not Returned From Visitation At The Agreed Upon Time? Should I Call The Police?
What if the child is not returned from visitation at the agreed upon time? Should I call the police? Calling the police should be done only as a last resort if you feel that your child is at risk for abuse or neglect, or if you have been advised by your
I Want To Talk To My Spouse About Our Child, But All He/She Wants To Do Is Argue. How Can I Communicate Without It Always Turning Into A Fight?
I want to talk to my spouse about our child, but all he/she wants to do is argue. How can I communicate without it always turning into a fight? Because conflict is high between you and your spouse, consider the following: Ask your lawyer to help you obtain a court order for
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What Documents Or Items Should I Give My Attorney To Help Prove The History Of Domestic Violence By My Spouse?
What documents or items should I give my attorney to help prove the history of domestic violence by my spouse? The following may be useful exhibits if your case goes to court: Photographs of injuries Photographs of damaged property Abusive or threatening notes, letters, or e-mails Abusive or threatening voice messages Your journal entries about abuse Police
I Am Concerned About Protecting My Child From Abuse By My Spouse. Which Types Of Past Abuse By My Spouse Are Important To Tell My Attorney?
I am concerned about protecting my child from abuse by my spouse. Which types of past abuse by my spouse are important to tell my attorney? Keeping your child safe is your top priority. So that your attorney can help you protect your child, give him or her a full history
My Spouse Keeps Saying He’ll Get Custody Because There Were No Witnesses To His Abuse And I Can’t Prove It. Is He Right?
My spouse keeps saying he'll get custody because there were no witnesses to his abuse and I can't prove it. Is he right? No. Most domestic violence is not witnessed by others, and judges know this. If you have been a victim of abusive behavior by your spouse, or if you