Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

double filing for divorce

My daughter who is a native of La., has lived in CO for the past 5 yrs, married there and recently moved to Kaufman county near Dallas. His co. office is there, however he works out of the home, so he rarely goes into the office. The marriage has deteriorated to the point that her husband filed for divorce there. He asked her to leave and she is in an apartment. She has a degree but is having a hard time getting a job that would support her and the children. He is providing no support at this time. If the divorce is finalized in Tx. she gets no alimony or child support (they have agreed to 50/50 for the 2 children - ages 2 and 5). Even though he filed for the divorce, would it be possible for her to file against him here in La? Here she could get financial help from him (he makes over 100,000/yr). She would like to move back here so she could have family support - neither one of them have any family in Tx. Under the terms set forth so far, she would not be able to leave tx. with the children. He could work out of his home here as well as TX.


Asked on 12/06/06, 8:55 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

Re: double filing for divorce

I strongly suggest that she consult a lawyer in the state where the divorce was filed. If that state has jurisdiction then it will be the state for the initial divorce and custody.

If she relocates with thie children, the new state MAY become the proper jurisdiction for matters involving the children. Child custody and support law can become complicated so I suggest always consulting with a lawyer.

Read more
Answered on 12/06/06, 9:46 am


Related Questions & Answers

More Family Law, Divorce, Child Custody and Adoption questions and answers in Louisiana