Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

I have an elderly parent that is married, the step mother has now decided she does not want to care for my parent. they have married for over 10 years and my dad owned a home before they were married. Is she entitled to any owner ship of the home and other property?


Asked on 3/23/11, 7:38 am

1 Answer from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

Any property owned prior to the marriage is separate property. Whether she is entitled to compensation will depend on whether she used separate property or community to improve the property. However, as long as they are married, she is entitled to use the property. The ultimate ownership of the property will depend on your father's intentions as set forth in a will.

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Answered on 3/24/11, 5:42 am


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