Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

we live in louisiana my son first filed for divorce in may 2008 was granted but was nver signed by either party then in dec 2010 filed again was granted and was signed by both partys now she wants back spousal even thought he paid her for 3 yrs and stoped because she got a job can she put him in jail ?


Asked on 10/06/11, 9:05 pm

3 Answers from Attorneys
Martha Amanda Mandi Lucas Mandie Seale Lucas

Spousal support has to be ordered by the court or agreed to by parties. It is usually paid for only about 18 months. It is not permanent but merely a stopgap. Child support is a different issue.

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Answered on 10/07/11, 4:33 am
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

A divorce cannot be granted and then nullified because no one signed. Your scenario does not make sense in that you don't say if a Judge ever ordered anything. You need to re-submit your inquire.

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Answered on 10/08/11, 12:20 pm


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