Legal Question in Family Law in Louisiana

what can i do if im married to a man and his two children live with us but hes not on there birth certificate can you tell me what procedures i need to take there mom moved away four years ago and im not there guardian and i need to show proof i take care of them with there father but he dont have legal custody


Asked on 11/19/09, 10:30 am

2 Answers from Attorneys
Andrew Casanave Andrew M. Casanave

He needs to file for custody against the missing mom.

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Answered on 11/24/09, 3:44 pm
Nick Pizzolatto, Jr. Pizzolatto Law Office

First he must file to establish paternity, and ask for custody. After than, you need to file to adopt them. However, If it turns out he is not the father, then there may be a problem

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Answered on 11/24/09, 7:21 pm


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